By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Welsh
"white, fair, blessed stream"
A rugged and rare alternative to Gwen, Gwyneth, and Gwendolyn, Gwennan derives from the Welsh gwen meaning "white, blessed" and nant meaning "stream". A nature name with a familiar sound, it was…
Khmer, Sanskrit
"health, happiness, pleasantness"
Also used as a surname in its native Cambodia, Sokha is a strong and animated choice, ultimately derived from a Sanskrit word sukham meaning "happiness, contentment". It has been adapted to relate to…
Variation of Aubrey, Abraham, Abrielle, or Abril
"elf ruler; father of multitudes; April"
A zippy nickname-style choice, which may also feel a bit like a surname, Abry could be considered a variation of popular Aubrey, a feminine form of Biblical Abraham, or a spin on the Spanish month…
