By Brynn McKeon · Updated September 2026
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Breton
"white flower"
Bleuenn is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world, while in France, it is a rare choice, given to a handful of girls. Bleuenn's origins are in Brittany, in the north of France, and it's…
"flower; white flowers, blessed blossoms"
Related to Bleuenn and Bleuzenn, this floral Breton name is possibly adapted from the Welsh names Blodeuyn and Blodwenn, both associated with flowers and blossoms. Alternatively, it may be taken more…
"white flowers; flowers"
A unique name of Breton origin, more familiar (though only just) in its alternative form Bleuenn. The exact origins of Bleuzenn are unknown, but a likely possibility is that it comes from the Welsh…
"island"
A distinctive choice with an sleek, simple look, Enez can be derived from the Breton word for "island", giving it a subtle, geographical feel and an element of breezy, beachy-ness. Alternatively, it…
Breton form of Yves or Ivo, French, German
"yew; great talent; dragon"
Also spelled as Erwann, this airy yet rugged sounding choice was a Top 100 name in France during the 2000s and remains in the Top 300 today. Considered the Breton form of Yves or Ivo, meaning "yew",…
Feminine form of Gwenael, Breton
"blessed and generous"
Also spelled as Gwenaella and Gwenaëla, this is a rare, elaborated form of Gwenael, a Breton name borne by a 6th-century saint. Made up of the elements gwenn meaning "blessed, white", and hael…
A rare and slightly whimsical form of Gwenael (or Gwenaël), this feminine form of the Breton saint's name blends gthe elements gwenn meaning "blessed, white", and hael meaning "generous". It may…
An elaborate and whimsical form of the saintly Breton name, Gwenaella blends the elements gwenn meaning "blessed, white", and hael meaning "generous". While the alternative femininization Gwenaelle…
"lord"
A 7th century Breton saint's name which is the origin of the names Joyce and Jocelyn (both originally masculine). St Judoc was a Breton prince who renounced his power and wealth to live as a hermit.…
English, Cornish, Bretton
"enclosure of Lon; Parish of Huon"
A surname style choice that likely originated from a place in Cornwall, the exact etymology of the name is unknown, though "enclosure of Lon" or "farmstead of Lon" have been suggested, Lon referring…
"fair lily, white lily"
Possibly a variation of the Welsh Liliwen (meaning "snowdrop"), this Breton form of Lily blends the botanical name with the -wen element, creating the sweet meanings of "fair lily" or "white lily".…
Breton variation of Agnes
"lamb."
Kind of a combination of Agnes and Inez, a name rarely heard in the US.
"fox"
Typically used as a surname, Louarn is notably associated with activist Alan Louarn and his descendants: his daughter Lena, a politician, his son Malo, a comic book artist, his son Tangi, an…
Portuguese, Albanian, Breton
"moon; lion; light"
Predominantly used as a masculine name in Brazil, Portugal, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK, Luan is occasionally given to girls too. As such, it may be seen as a variation of Lua, meaning…
Feminine form of Maël, French, Breton
"chief, prince, lord"
A warm and stylish name, Maëlle is currently in the Top 150 in both France and Belgium. The feminine form of the even more popular Maël, it traditionally means "prince, lord", though this variant…
Variation of Elouan, French, Breton
"light"
Elouan is a streamlined variation of the Breton and Cornish saint name, Elouan. Also spelled as Loan or Lohan, Louan may appeal to those seeking a gentler name for a boy and who enjoy Louis, Reuben,…
Breton variation of Katherine
"pure"
Original twist on this classic.
Nanig is an extremely rare feminine name with unclear origins, possibly derived from Armenian, Middle Eastern, or Indigenous roots. It might be a variation of names like Nanig, Nanic, or Nanuk found…
Perlezenn is a rare feminine name of Breton origin, derived from the Breton word for "pearl" (perlez). In Breton culture, which comes from the Celtic region of Brittany in northwestern France, names…
Sanskrit
"divine"
Devi is the name of a Hindu goddess. Deva or Dev are male forms.
