Names That Mean Meaning
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Merryn
Cornish variation of Mirin, Irish and Scottish, meaning unknown
St. Merryn, the name of a Cornish town derived from Mirin, a 6th century Irish saint important in Scottish history often as Mirren, is sometimes used in modern times as a girl's name. Lovely, sleek,…
Sulola
African, meaning unknown
Sulola is a rhythmic Nigerian name chosen as a middle name for Heidi Klum and Seal's daughter Lou, reflecting Seal's Nigerian roots. It's pretty and accessible enough, with its relation to Lola, to…
Rennon
English surname, meaning unknown
Unusual surname occasionally used as a first.
Kija
Chinese or Aboriginal, meaning unknown
Kija was a legendary king who brought Chinese civilization -- including rice and writing -- to the Korean people, probably in the 2nd century BC. Kija is also the name of a group of Aboriginal people…
Basie
Scottish surname, meaning unknown
Basie is a fabulous jazz name to honor the Count, whose birth name was William, the influential pianist, organist, bandleader and composer who led his band for almost fifty years. There are lots of…
Merrin
Variation of Merryn or Mirren, Cornish or Irish, meaning unknown
Is Merrin a real name or a melodic invention? Singer Bo Bice brought this merry name to the public's attention when he chose it for his daughter, but most reliable baby name sources don't list it.…
Zathura
Derivation and meaning unknown
Name kids will relate to the space adventure book and family film of that name.
Brighton
English, place name meaning "bright town"
"bright town"
Brighton has long been known as a holiday resort town on the south coast of England. A cheery unisex name, it was used for his daughter by Jon Favreau, but was a boy on the TV show The Nanny .
Braison
American, meaning unknown
A celebrity-related name as the son of Billy Ray and brother of Miley Cyrus.
Zoei
From the Greek name Zoe meaning life.
This is the clumsiest and least popular version of the classic Greek name Zoe. Little wonder this variation has fallen nearly 200 places in the US popularity rankings in just 2 years. We recommend…
Taline
Armenian, meaning unknown
This name of an old Armenian monastery would blend well into American culture.
Aduke
Yoruba, Nigerian
"much loved"
A beautiful African name which can also lead to the always-wearable "Addy" nickname.
Belig
Mongolian name meaning "clever, wise"
"clever, wise"
Similar to the Turkish name Bilge (Bil-jeh), which has the same meaning.
Shilpa
Hindi name with Sanskrit roots meaning "ornament, work of art"
"ornament, work of art"
A popular name in India, several famous Indian women carry this sweet sounding name.
Vendela
Scandinavian
"wanderer"
An unusual name associated with the gorgeous Swedish-Norwegian model, actress, and TV host, Vendela is possibly a feminine form of Wendell.
Zelmira
Neapolitan blend of Arabic, Slavic, Latin influences. "brilliant one; one who wish for peace"
"brilliant one; one who wish for peace"
This name belongs to the eponymous heroine of Rossini's opera Zelmira (1822) about a (fictional) princess of Lesbos who saves her father and husband and her kingdom. As a name, it may well be viewed…
Maes
Dutch surname meaning "son of Maas (Thomas)"
"son of Maas (Thomas)"
Maes is the third most common surname in Belgium, but a few Nameberries have chosen to use this as a first name for their little boys. We think it is a great name and put it to you for consideration!
Traian
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…
Flannery
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…
Abbetina
Invented name, meaning unknown
An amalgam of too many diverse elements.