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Azerbaijani form of Cavidan
"eternal"
Deriving from the Persian name Jevad , Cavi̇dan is used nearly exclusively for boys in Azerbaijan, while the Turkish Cavidan is used mostly on girls.
Short form of Sigmund or Sigfried, German
"victorious protection or victorious peace"
Siggy is the softer side of Ziggy, a more familiar name thanks to Ziggy Marley.
Diminutive of Armando, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese form of Herman
"soldier"
Armando definitely makes Herman cooler and Mando or Mondo makes it cooler still. While Mando is usually short for Armando, it can be an abbreviation for any name containing Mando or Mondo.
French feminine form of Franciscus or Francis
"Frenchman"
Also spelled Françoise, this variation of Francis (or Frances) was popular in France in the mid-20th century.
Short form of Theodosia, Greek
"giving to God"
Dosia is rare but not foreign, especially since the antiquated name Theodosia was highlighted in the play Hamilton .
Finnish form of Henry; "estate ruler"
"estate ruler"
This cute Finnish name could make for a fun way to honour a relative named Henry. A notable namesake is racing driver Heikki Kovalainen.
Feminine form of Simon, Hebrew, Greek
"he has heard; flat nosed"
Frillier and more fanciful that Simone, this feminization of the classic Simon may appeal to those who want to honor a Simon but prefer the style of Aurelia, Evelina, Felicity, and Ophelia.
Diminute of Alfreda, feminine form of Alfred, English
"wise counselor"
If you're over Allie, consider Alfie. This nickname name has already made a splash as a top 20 pick for boys across the pond. But with the growing trend of scrappy tomboy names, Alfie makes a…
Finnish form of Hilarius, Roman, Latin
"cheerful"
Light and cheerful as its meaning but with plenty of substance, Ilari is the Finnish form of Hilarius and Hillary. Used as a masculine name in Finland, it is used, albeit quietly, as a unisex option…
Estonian and Finnish form of David, Hebrew
"beloved"
A compact yet impactful name, Taavi is an international variation of the Biblical classic David, notably used in Estonia and Finland. Estonian prime minister Taavi Rõivas was one bearer of the name.
Finnish form of Adolph, German
"noble wolf"
Adolph is of course a name that is shunned by most people around the world, but Aatu is a form that feels far enough away from the original to be usable.
Spanish form of Narcissa, Latin
"daffodil"
If you can tolerate the narcissist jokes, Narcisa or Narcissa are lovely and unique flower names, perfect for a springtime baby.
French form of Adelaide, Germanic
"noble kind"
The French form of the dignified Adelaide, Adélaïde has been borne by Belgian, French, and Luxembourgish nobility, along with musician Héloïse Adélaïde Letissier. It re-entered the French Top 500 in…
Norwegian and Swedish form of Christina, Latin
"follower of Christ, Christian"
A Swedish and Norwegian form of classic Christina, borne by opera singer Kjerstin Dellert and Instagrammer and interior decorator Kjerstin Marie, known for her social media handle, house_in_oslo .…
Elaborate form of Olwen, Welsh
"white footpint"
A spelling variation of the Welsh Olwen, this form my lend itself to nickname Wynne or Winnie over Ollie. Meaning "white footprint", the more traditional Olwen appears in Welsh mythology, in which…
Short form of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Marge used to be as common as Maggie or Megan, ranking on its own in the girls' Top 1000 from 1900 until right after World War II, when so many Old School names fell off the list in favor of a new…
Short form of Ugo, Italian form of Hugh
"mind, intellect"
Ugolino could be a silly nickname for an oh-so-seriously named baby Hugh or Hugo or Ugo.
French form of Aglaia, Greek
"splendour, beauty"
An international form of the Greek Aglaia, Aglaé is associated with the Three Graces in Greek mythology. With a hint of clunkiness but plenty of splendour too, Aglaé was moderately popular in France…
Short form of Frederica, feminine variation of Frederick, German
"peaceful ruler"
Fredi is a spelling that can be used for either gender, but it is usually a diminutive form of Frederica, Frederika, or Winifred. With its cheerful ending 'i,' Fredi has a friendly, approachable…
Word name or short form of Pepper, English and Latin from Sanskrit
"the pepper plant"
Peppy is undeniably cute, but we bet that after a while the jokes aren't.