Updated November 2023
Single page list
Spanish
"elf warrior"
Traditionally written with an accent (Álvaro), this is a well-used Spanish saint's name with a lot of flair that could definitely cross over to more general usage. It reached its peak in the United…
Swedish, Norwegian, and Danish
"cautious in war"
English virtue name
"cautious"
Believe it or not, Prudence is on the rise for girls in both the US and UK. Could Prudent be next?
Prudence is rising again for baby girls. Prudent feels like a more modern spin, even though it too has a Puritan history. Plus, it still gets you to that cute nickname Pru.
German
"cautious protection"
Latinized form of a Germanic name, probably Waramunt. This was the name of a 5th-century king of Galicia. It was later the name of kings of Asturias and León, though their names are usually found in…