Manx Names

  1. Finlo
    • Origin:

      Manx
    • Meaning:

      "fair Lugh"
    • Description:

      Finlo is a name from the Isle of Man, deriving from that island's pagan sun god, Lugh. Given the popularity of all Finn names right now, Finlo could be a great alternative for people who love the "Fin" sound but want a more unusual name.
  2. Edin
    • Origin:

      Manx
    • Meaning:

      "rich friend"
    • Description:

      Edin is a variant on the name Edwin from the Isle of Man. It may get confused as a misspelling of Eden in the US, but the pronunciation is different..
  3. Dorrin
    • Origin:

      Manx
    • Meaning:

      "sullen; tempest"
    • Description:

      This name stems from an Irish word meaning sullen, but in the Isle of Man is used to refer to sullen weather, rather than sullen people (hence the tempest meaning). It's a cute and spunky name that could easily work outside Manx circles.
  4. Alistrina
    • Origin:

      Manx variation of Alexandra
    • Description:

      For people looking for an unusual variant of Alexandra, especially one that can be shortened to the ubiquitous Alex, Alistrina might be the name for you.
  5. Quinney
    • Origin:

      Manx
    • Meaning:

      "son of Crafty"
    • Description:

      Sounds like an endearment of Quinn.
  6. Johnet
    • Origin:

      Manx feminine variation of John
    • Description:

      This feminine diminutive of John from the Isle of Man is also sometimes used as a variant of Judith. Still, we think it is as attractive as Thomasina or Jacoba -- that is, not very.
  7. Affrica
    • Origin:

      Manx
    • Description:

      Affrica has long been a popular name on the Isle of Man, where long ago there was a Princess named Affrica.