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Greek
"kiss"
Rarely heard New Testament name -- he was a friend of Saint Paul -- that might conceivably stand up to modern usage.
"affectionate"
Also written as Philemon, this New Testament character was a recipient of Paul's epistles.
French from Greek
French form of Philemon, as rare and archaic in France as it is for English speakers.
Manx
"lovable, affectionate"
A modern Manx name from the Isle of Man, Graihagh comes from the Manx word for "loveable", giving it a cuddly feel which is then balanced out by the stronger sounds. A way to nickname Gray perhaps,…