Updated October 2026
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Greek, meaning unknown
A Greek goddess of freshwater, famous for conceiving a whopping six thousand children with her husband Oceanus.
In Greek mythology, Triteia is the sea-nymph daughter of the sea-god Tritan.
Variation of Tatiana, meaning unknown
A spelling alternative to Tatiana, in the style of Hannah, Johannah, and Leah, Tatiannah would likely get you to the ta-tee-ANN-uh or ta-TYA-na pronunciations over ta-tee-AHN-uh or ta-TYAHN-uh.…
Cornish place name
"unknown meaning"
With other Cornish names like Elowen and Jago catching people's attention, the mythical sounding Mithian might prove an unexpected and magical feeling choice. Traditionally called Mydhyan , Mithian…
Theatre name, meaning unknown
Almirena is a character from Rinaldo (1711), an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel. A romantic and melodic name that remains largely undisovered, with sweet nicknames like Alma, Mira or Rena.
Navajo, meaning unknown
This Najavo name was notably borne by Lilakai "Lily" Neil, the first woman to be elected to the Navajo Tribe Council. She is remembered for criticizing the US government for encouraging Navajos to…
Armenian literature, meaning unknown
Ruzanna may look like a creative take on Rosanna, but there's more than meets the eye with this sweet, feminine choice. Ruzanna is an elaboration on Ruzan, an Armenian name with roots in 19th century…
Greek, place name, meaning unknown
The name of an area in northern Greece, known in the era of Homer's Odyssey as Aeolia, Thessaly makes a spirited and pretty place name. Reminiscent of Tessa, Rosalie, and Thea, the name likely…
Greek, Anglicised, meaning uncertain
Pindar is the English name for the Ancient Greek lyrical poet Pindaros. It's uncertain where his name comes from, although it may be related to the Pindus (Pindos) mountains in Northern Greece and…
Literary, meaning unknown
An obscure literary choice, Belisent is an alternative name for the character of Morgause from Arthurian legend, featured in the 13th-century Middle English verse romance "Of Arthour and of Merlin".…
Portuguese, meaning uncertain
A Portuguese name of uncertain etymology, Mecia is a sweet but substantial choice. Borne by the 13th century noblewoman, Mécia Lopes de Haro, today it may be better associated with actress and model,…
Indian, Sanskrit, meaning unknown
Achin is a common male name in India but scarcely used in the US, where today's most popular Indian boy names include choices like Aarav, Vihaan, and Veer. The meaning of Achin is inconclusive,…
Dutch, from Frisian, meaning uncertain
This lively Dutch name has a long history of use in the Netherlands, but its cool O ending and the trendy nickname Remi make it an especially fun and stylish choice for a modern baby boy. It comes…
An obscure name from Greek mythology, where Mynias was the ancestor of the Mynians, a group of legendary people from Ochromenus, Beoetia, considered an important centre of civilisation in Mycenaean…
Sumerian
"meaning unknown"
Supposedly the earliest known recorded name of a person in writing — found on several Uruk period (3400-3000 BC) clay tablets used to record transactions of barley.
Inuit mythology, meaning unknown
In Inuit mythology, Asiaq was a weather goddess who was invoked to bring good weather. While the origin of her name is uncertain, in Greenlandic it could be interpreted as "one who goes out in…
Italian form of Tatianus or Tatiano, Latin, meaning unknown
A zippy Italian choice, derived from a Sabine-Latin family name whose meaning is unknown, Tazio is a relation of Tatiano and Tatiana. Other sources suggest it might also be used as a short form of…
While Achilles is a considered a brave choice for a baby name, the modern Greek form of it is used regularly in Greece in honour of the Homeric hero. This variant lacks the "kill" syllable of…
Literary and theatrical, Ruzan has its roots in the 1882 play Ruzan , a historical drama by the Armenian author Muratsan. As a contemporary baby name, it has a lot to stand on: its similarity to…
Latin, meaning unknown
In Roman mythology, Numitor was the brother of Amulius, King of Alba Longa. His name later evolved into the surname Numitorius.