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Latin surname and Native American
"people of the standing rock"
Seneca's distinguished heritage as the name of the ancient Roman philosopher-playwright who tutored Nero, and of an Iroquois tribe makes this an interesting choice for either sex.
Diminutive of Gillian or Juliana
"youthful"
Probably due to its nursery rhyme association, Jill has the perpetual air of a rosy-cheeked tot -- even though it is one of the oldest names on the roster, a medieval variation on the Roman Julia.…
Nature name
"a young deer"
The doe-eyed Fawn is as gentle and soft as the baby deer it represents. And much like that baby deer, it carries with it the potential of new life. Fawn was featured at the bottom of the Top 1000…
German, variation of Derek
"the people's ruler"
This name is related to Derek and Dietrich, either of which would be preferable.
Torrey is a masculine name with both English and Gaelic origins. As an English surname-turned-first-name, it derives from toponyms meaning 'hill tower' or 'tower island.' In Gaelic contexts, it may…
Demetric appears to be a variation of the name Demetrius, which derives from Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture and fertility. The masculine name Demetrius has ancient Greek origins meaning…
Cortney, when used as a masculine name, represents a less common gender assignment for what is typically considered a feminine name in modern usage. Derived from the Norman French surname 'de…
Lavar is a masculine name with possible roots in several languages. In Spanish, it could be derived from 'lavar' meaning 'to wash,' while some consider it a variant of the Arabic name 'Lavar' or a…
Arabic
"the honorable one"
Long associated with Egyptian-born actor/bridge expert Omar Sharif, also a title bestowed on descendants of Muhammad.
Saleana, Saleen, Saleena, Salena, Salene, Salenna, Sallene, Salin, Salina, Salinah, Salinda, Saline
See SELENA.
Shawna is a feminine name that emerged as an Anglicized form of Siobhan, the Irish variation of Joan or Joanna, ultimately meaning 'God is gracious.' The name gained significant popularity in the…
Karrie is a feminine name typically considered a variant of Caroline or Karen, with Germanic roots meaning "free woman." This spelling with a 'K' and double 'r' emerged in the mid-20th century,…
Tosha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, it can be a diminutive of names like Antonina or Natasha. It also exists as an independent name in various cultures,…
Lydell is a masculine name with possible origins as a variation of Liddell, a surname of English and Scottish origin derived from the Old English 'hlyde-dæl' meaning 'loud valley' or referring to…
Jaimee is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Jamie, which originated as a diminutive form of James. James comes from the Hebrew name Ya'akov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter' or…
Japanese mythology name
In Japanese folklore, Jami is an evil mountain spirit. Jami might also be a generic name for these deomons.
"righteous"
Rashida is an evocative and alluring name, currently represented by Rashida Jones, daughter of Peggy Lipton and Quincy Jones, who has been featured in The Office, Parks & Recreation, and The Social…
Keesha is a feminine name that emerged in American usage during the 1960s, gaining moderate popularity through the 1970s and 1980s. The name may have developed as a creative variation of names like…
Shalon is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'shalom' meaning 'peace' or 'harmony.' This gentle yet powerful name has been used in Jewish communities for generations but gained broader…
Kinte is a masculine name that gained recognition in America primarily through the character Kunta Kinte from Alex Haley's novel 'Roots' and its television adaptation. The name has Gambian origins…