Updated October 2026
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French, meaning unknown
Talented Jamaican-American actor Dule (born Karim Dule) Hill introduced this name, suggested by an aunt who'd heard it in France. Pronounced doo-lay.
Latin, meaning unknown
The name of a high-born ancient Roman matrona who led a dramatic life--she was said to have had an affair with Julius Caesar--is similar to LUCIA, but not as attractive.
Celtic, meaning unknown
The connection to a knight of the Round Table in Arthurian legend gives this name a hint of nobility. Geraint Thomas was a Welsh cyclist who competed in the 2008 Olympics.
Spanish, meaning unknown
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…
Italian, meaning unknown
A word that could conceivably be used as a name.
African, meaning unknown
Djimon has become a familiar African name via powerful Benin-born, Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou.
Greek, meaning unknown
Jocasta is a mythological name fashionably used in England, but mostly ignored here. She was the mother of Oedipus, King of Thebes, whom he (oops) unwittingly married. If you can ignore that small…
Greek, meaning obscure
Dido was the heroine of Virgil's Aeneid and of the opera "Dido and Aeneas," and in Roman mythology the founder of Carthage. A strong ancient name in the Juno mode, but it could have some awkward…
Italian, meaning unking
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.
Judeo-Italian, meaning unknown
Possibly a variation of Raffaelle — one that is very fun to say.
Slavic, meaning unknown
One supermodel name--that of the Lithuanian Egle Tvirbutaite--which is far from as beautiful to American ears as she is.
Puerto Rican, meaning unknown
Along with Keilianys, Keylianis is a name found only in Puerto Rico. They may be variations of the Hawaiian name Keilani, meaning "heaven" or "glorious chief."
Short but punchy — Ayyo would make a cool and unusual choice as -o ending boy names become more and more stylish.
German, meaning unknown
A nickname-sounding surname associated with Russian sculptor and architect Naum Gabo. When model/actress Milla Jovovich gave her daughter the middle name Gabo, she explained that it was a combination…
Livola is possibly related to the Italian place name and surame Olivola, meaning "olive tree".
Welsh, meaning unknown
An obscure name from medieval Welsh literature (the surreal Arthurian tale The Dream of Rhonabwy ). Like many Dyf- names, it may well come from a root meaning "water".
The exact meaning of this ancient Judeo-Italian name — and the related surname and place name, Fiesch — has been lost to history. It may be related to the Yiddish name Fishel, meaning "little fish".
Hebrew surname, meaning unknown