Names That Mean Meaning

Bearded, fusty name of great old Roman lyric poet; just what the bold vanguard baby namer might be looking for.

Actor Henry Golding and his wife Liv Lo named their second daughter Florence Likan. She's named after Henry's mother, Margaret Likan Golding, who is of Iban ancestry. Likan likely has roots in Iban or Malay, although this is unconfirmed. Many sources also attribute Nepali origins to Likan.

An attractive one-of-a-kind option for a girl — Zinara has never been given to more than four American baby girls in a single year.

Rainara — and variations such as Raynara — is a uniquely Brazilian name with mysterious origins. It may derive from the Germanic name Reynard, meaning "powerful advice".

A celebrity-related name as the son of Billy Ray and brother of Miley Cyrus.

An obscure Welsh saint for whom the village of Llanegryn, in north-west Wales, is named. His name is occasionally given to Welsh children.

A name found in 16th century marriage records, but still manages to sound like a modern, made-up elaboration of MERRY.

Common in the German-speaking region of Switzerland

A possible addition to the international Lil family of names, but having four L's in its four syllables makes it a bit of a tongue twister.

St Briac was an Irish saint who arrived in Northern France in the 6th century and gave his name to the small commune of Saint-Briac-sur-Mer in Brittany. The name is thought to be related to Brian, though it may be a completely separate name stemming from the Celtic word "bruaich" meaning "steep hill". Briac definitely brings a fresh continental feel and would be a good choice for those who would like a name with both French and Irish connections

A spelling variation of the uniquely Brazilian name Rainara. Raynara Negrine is an up-and-coming Brazilian model.

Jinthe is a Frisian name common in the Netherlands, but rarely seen beyond its borders.

Onnolee is a name immortalized in American legend. She was the last surviving member of the Munsee tribe of Native Americans, native to the Finger Lakes region of New York. In the 14th century, Onnolee was captured by Mickinac, the leader of the Mengnee tribe who slaughtered the Munsees. She stole an unsuspecting Mickinac's knife from his sheath and stabbed him in the heart before fleeing and jumping to her death. Onnolee's ghost is said to haunt the region.

The Maricopa people are a Native American tribe who have lived on the banks of the Gila River for centuries. The tribe calls themselves Piipaash or Piipaa (meaning "people") — the term Maricopa is borrowed from Spanish.

Regal Japanese name borne by the imperial Prince Toneri. In modern times, seen on moon-child Toneri Ōtsutsuki in the Naruto series.

A potential Avery alternative, with a nod to legendary fashion photographer Richard Avedon.

An antagonist in the Naruto series with a nevertheless attractive-sounding name.

Common Japanese male name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

As surname names for girls become more popular, we could see Catesby catching on among style-conscious parents. Bonus: it easily shortens to the girlish nickname Cate.