Updated October 2026
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Hebrew, meaning unknown
A geographical name in Israel, where Mount Nitai is located.
Welsh, meaning unknown
Menna is used regularly in Wales in modern times. Its origins are uncertain: perhaps created by a poet, or possibly connected with the Menai Strait that separates the island of Anglesey from mainland…
Latin, female form of Lucretius
"profit, wealth"
A pretty and plausible Latin name that's gotten a bad rap through the years via a link to Lucrezia Borgia, who, though long considered a demon poisoner, was actually a patron of learning and the…
Jewish surname, meaning unknown
Miara is a Jewish surname that has sparingly been used as a first name since the 1990s. It is likely of Mizrahi Jewish origin — from North Africa and the Middle East — and evidence of the surname…
Yoruba, Japanese, Spanish
"of joy; peaceful or great man; gift of god"
British singer-songwriter Jacob Taio Cruz dropped his first name, and has put his unusual middle on the map. This wasn't his first time of dropping or changing names, however. Born Adetayo Ayowale…
German surname, Yiddish, meaning unknown
Maisel is a German-Jewish surname, brought into the spotlight as that of Miriam Maisel, aka The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel . The TV show, which premiered in 2017, has led to small numbers of girls given…
The exact etymology of Nevo is unknown, but it is the name of a mountain in Jordan — the one where Moses looked upon the promised land for the first time and the last place he saw before his death.
Italian variation of Remus, Latin
"twin"
With its stylish -o ending and similarity to the likes of Remy, Rio, and Leo, this Italian name could make an appealing and distinctive choice. A variation of Remus, it is associated with Roman…
Irish
"descendant of Flannghal"
Long before the vogue of using Irish surnames for girls, writer Flannery O'Connor gave this one some visibility. It has a warm (flannelly) feel and the currently popular three-syllable ee-ending…
Portuguese, meaning unknown
Apparently a smoosh of Isabel and Mara, this name is used in Brazil, but very rare in the USA. For parents looking for alternatives to Isabella and Isadora, it could be an undiscovered gem.
Variation of Laïs, Greek, meaning unknown
Lais is an Anglicized spelling of Laïs and Laís. The former is the original Greek variation of the name, borne by several Ancient courtesans. Laís is the Portuguese form, common in Brazil.
Feminine from of Tullius, Roman
"meaning unknown"
The unusual and intriguing Tullia has been used since Roman times and may appeal to parents who like Tallulah, Julia, and Lillia but want something that's very rarely heard. A feminine form the…
Invented name, meaning unknown
Stylized as Vex'ahlia, this name appears in The Legend of Vox Machina , an animated fantasy series based on a Dungeons & Dragons campaign. Created by Laura Bailey, the character often goes by the…
Old Norse, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic, and Faroese, meaning unknown
The exact meaning of Yrsa has been lost to history, but theorists have come up with two possible explanations. The first, more likely option, is that Yrsa is a younger variant of the name Ýrr,…
Armenian, meaning unknown
A surname-sounding Armenian name that might not make a very smooth transition into American culture.
Though it might be acceptable in its native land, the fact of Azni being an anagram of a word with unpleasant World War II associations would limit its usage here.
Latin, meaning obscure
An ancient Roman name rarely heard in modern times, though the related VARINA appears in Slavic families.
Greek mythological name, meaning unknown
Thisbe, the name of a beautiful but tragic lover in mythology, is lively and cute -- in a slightly thistly, prickly way. Ovid retold the story of Thisbe and Pyramus, young lovers in ancient Babylon…
Russian, meaning unknown
This Old Russian name is mentioned in several genealogical sources, but few modern name books. Pronounced either to rhyme with David, or as zah-VEED, it can be a highly unusual alternative.
Greek, meaning unknown
Like Gandy, a rarely heard name (there was a seventies movie called Zandy's Bride ) that has a lot more energy and charm than its commoner cousins Andy, Randy, and Sandy.