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Variation of Altin, Altino, Albanian, Portuguese
"gold; raise"
Popular in Brazil back in the 20th century and familiar in Albania, Altina likely emerged as a variation of Altin, itself borrowed from the Turkish word for "gold". Alternatively, it may be a…
Scottish and Irish, Brazilian
"oak tree ford; wealthy spearman; wealth and fame"
A spelling variation of Adair, a name with plenty of flair and a nature connection too. In addition, it may be a variation of Edgar or Ademar.
Portuguese, Galician, and Catalan form of Amadeus, Latin
"lover of God"
An alternative variation of the musical Amadeus — best associated with composer Mozart, perhaps — this variation appeared in the Top 1000 in Brazil for much of the 20th-century, peaking in the 1930s…
Brazilian and Portuguese variation of Aginald, Germanic
"powerful blade"
More familiar perhaps than its Germanic relative, Agnaldo blends the elements agin and walt meaning "blade, edge" and "power, authority" respectively. A Top 1000 in Brazil since the beginning of the…
French and Portuguese variation of Andrew
"strong and manly"
Andre is traditionally a male name, but it is not completely unknown for girls. Think of it as an abbreviation of Andrea and it makes more sense.
Spanish, Portuguese, from Greek
"good woman"
Traditionally spelled Águeda, this is a Spanish & Portuguese form of Agatha.
Ailinn is a feminine name with Gaelic origins, derived from Irish mythology and history. It's a variant of Aileen or Eileen, ultimately stemming from the Gaelic 'Eibhlín' or 'Aveline,' meaning…
Aarão is the Portuguese form of Aaron, a name with ancient Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, Aaron (or Aharon) was the brother of Moses and the first High Priest of the Israelites, making it a name with…
Abrão is the Portuguese form of Abraham, a name with profound biblical significance. Derived from the Hebrew name Avraham, it means 'father of multitudes' or 'father of many nations.' In the Bible,…
Adão is the Portuguese form of Adam, one of the most ancient names in recorded history. Derived from the Hebrew 'adamah' meaning 'earth' or 'ground,' it refers to the biblical first man created from…
Adrião is a Portuguese masculine name derived from the Latin name Adrianus, which means 'from Hadria' (a town in northern Italy that gave its name to the Adriatic Sea). This distinctive Portuguese…
Alao is a masculine name with West African origins, particularly common among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. The name carries the meaning of 'one who was born wealthy' or 'born into prosperity.' It…
Greek
"defending men"
Removing one letter from the somewhat intimidating Alexios gives you Alexio, a charming and more accessible variation.
Afonso is a masculine Portuguese and Galician form of the name Alfonso, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' and 'ready' or 'eager.' This name carries significant historical weight in…
Affonso is a masculine name of Portuguese and Spanish origin, representing a traditional variant spelling of Alfonso or Afonso. The name derives from a Germanic source, combining the elements 'adal'…
Ambrosio is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'ambrosia,' which was the food or drink of the gods in Greek mythology, believed to confer immortality. The name essentially…
Arnesto is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Ernest or Ernesto. The name ultimately derives from the Germanic element 'ernst,' meaning 'serious' or 'determined.' This variant…
French after the Greek name for the Queen of Atlantis
In Pierre Benoit's novel, Antinea is a beautiful and charming queen with a hideous secret: She has a cave wall with 120 niches carved into it, one for each of her lovers. Only 53 have been filled;…
Variation of Hilary
"happy, cheerful"
Alair is a lighter, more unusual form of Hilary.
Diminutive of Alberta, feminine form of Albert, German
"noble, bright"
Albertina is a dainty, antiquated -- dare we say demure? -- pet name for Alberta, the feminine spin on the once-popular Albert. With Albert one of the classic boys' names due for a comeback, we can…