Xhosa Names

Notably used in South Africa, Noxolo likely derives from Xhosa, combining uxolo meaning "peace, pardon, happiness" with the feminine prefix no-. Distinctive in look, spiky yet mellow in sound and feel, it has been notably borne by LGBTQ+ activist Noxolo Nogwaza, footballer Noxolo Cesane, musician Noxolo Ngema, and actress Noxolo Dlamini.

Noxolo

Similar in sound but fresher than Brandy or Mandy, Tandy is an upbeat and playful choice that actually has international and ancient roots. As a Zulu and Xhosa name, it may be a variation on Thandie or Thandiwe, meaning "beloved", while as an English and Scottish name, it may be considered a diminutive of Andrew, formed by the practise of adding or swapping the first initial, as in the case of Bobbie for Robert or Teddy for Edward.
 
Alternative interpretations include that it's derived from the Old Norman Tancred ("thoughtful counsel"),, from the Old English names Tancwine ("thoughtful friend") and Tatwine ("cheerful friend"), or from the English surname Tanda, a name meaning "fire", given to those who worked with hearths.

Xhosa Names

The names

Noxolo

Tandy