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Polish variation of Octavian, Latin
"eighth"
Romanian variation of Oliver
As both Oliver and Olivia grow in popularity throughout the English-speaking world, parents may seek variations that are the same-but-different and Olivian is one such choice. Attractive and easy to…
Latin
"fifth"
A long and dramatic name derived from the Latin name Quintus, "fifth". A notable bearer was the 1st-century rhetorician Marcus Fabius Quintilianus, usually known as Quintilian in English.
Welsh
"unknown"
A Welsh saint’s name, possibly deriving from the Old Welsh word for "red".
Dutch, German, Romanian, English
"of the forest"
Modern form of Latin Silvanus, and an appealing -ian ending option if Julian or Adrian feel too popular for you.
Romanian
"pillar"
Romanian form of Stylianos, the name of a 7th-century hermit from Adrianopolis in Asia Minor who is regarded as a patron saint of children.
French
Variant of the more popular Sylvain
"to bring together"
This obscure 2nd-century saint’s name belonged to the first Christian martyr in Gaul. The saint also lent his name, in a roundabout way, to the village of Veryan in Cornwall.
Titian is a distinctive masculine name derived from the renowned Italian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecelli, commonly known as Titian. The name carries artistic and cultural significance, evoking…
Romanian variation of Ancient Roman Traianus, meaning unknown
Traian derives from Traianus, a Roman emperor and military genius who conquered ancient Dacia, which corresponds to modern-day Romania and Moldova. Popular a generation ago, Traian is best known…
Surname
"trinity"
This unusual surname name has been made famous by Pretty Little Liars actress Troian Bellisario, and probably derives from a Slavic name meaning "triad; trinity". A notable male bearer is American…
"west, evening, wasp"
This bold name may derive either from Latin vesper "west, evening" or vespa "wasp". It was borne by a 1st-century Roman emperor, Titus Flavius Vespasianus, the founder of the Flavian dynasty.
Afrikaans
Wian, oe of the most popular of all Afrikaans names, has seldom been heard outside South Africa. It would doubtless prompt countless pronunciation issues, but might just be warm and friendly enough…
Literary name
The surname of the protagonist of Joseph Heller’s satirical World War II novel Catch 22 and its sequel Closing Time , by which he is exclusively called by the narrator and other characters. It is…