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Spanish
"fig tree"
This surname ultimately derives from a Galician place name meaning "fig tree", but has spread all over the Spanish-speaking world. It's not certain if it's ever been used as a first name, but it…
Place-name
Fiji is a pleasingly quirky place name that's been little used for babies, but could work for either a boy or girl. Though it has been used quite a lot for fancy bottled water, we don't think it…
German
"very brilliant"
Like Norbert and Hubert, feels terminally dated -- in addition to which it's a nut.
Filberte is a masculine name that represents an elaborate variant of Filbert or Gilbert. The name has Germanic origins, derived from "fil" (brilliant) and "berht" (bright or famous), literally…
Filib is a masculine name representing the Gaelic or Celtic form of Philip, primarily found in Irish and Scottish naming traditions. The name derives from Greek 'Philippos,' meaning 'lover of…
Roman
"dry"
Spanish, Portuguese
Variation of Aridius.
Arick is a masculine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of 'Eric' or 'Arik.' Its origins trace back to Old Norse 'Eiríkr,' meaning 'eternal ruler' or 'ever powerful.' The unique…
Fillip is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Philip, which comes from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'lover of horses.' This ancient name has deep historical roots, having…
Fillmore is a masculine name of English origin, classified as an occupational surname that has occasionally transitioned into use as a given name. It literally meant 'one who works with a file' (a…
English
"very famous"
Named for Millard. Or the late great rock palace.
Arial is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Hebrew 'Ariel' meaning 'lion of God', though the spelling variation without the 'e' gives it a distinctive quality. Some…
Arhambault is an unusual masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Archambault, a French surname derived from the Germanic personal name 'Erkanbald,' combining elements meaning…
Irish
"fair-haired"
This is an ancient saints' name well used in Ireland but a rarity here and unlikely to ever reach the popularity of other Finn-ish names. St. Finbarr (the more common spelling) is the patron saint of…
Greek
"silver"
An intriguing Greek name with an appealing meaning.
A more modern form of Argyros.
Fineas is a distinctive masculine name that represents a variant of the more common Phineas. With roots in Hebrew, the name means "oracle" and is associated with biblical heritage. Though relatively…
Finegan is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the name 'Fionnagán,' which is a diminutive form of 'fionn,' meaning 'fair' or 'white.' This ancient name carries the connotation of…
"blessed poet"
A name from Irish mythology. Finegas was an elderly druid who taught the hero Finn McCool. From the Old Irish fionn + éices ‘scholar’, ‘sage’, ‘seer’ and ‘poet’.
English from French, word name
"Saturday Night Live" cast member Finesse Mitchell often mocks his own and similar names when portraying the character Starkeisha on the show.