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Feminine form of Gwenael, Breton
"blessed and generous"
A rare and slightly whimsical form of Gwenael (or Gwenaël), this feminine form of the Breton saint's name blends gthe elements gwenn meaning "blessed, white", and hael meaning "generous". It may…
Breton
"island"
A distinctive choice with an sleek, simple look, Enez can be derived from the Breton word for "island", giving it a subtle, geographical feel and an element of breezy, beachy-ness. Alternatively, it…
Portuguese, Albanian, Breton
"moon; lion; light"
Predominantly used as a masculine name in Brazil, Portugal, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK, Luan is occasionally given to girls too. As such, it may be seen as a variation of Lua, meaning…
Breton variation of Agnes
"lamb."
Kind of a combination of Agnes and Inez, a name rarely heard in the US.
"flower; white flowers, blessed blossoms"
Related to Bleuenn and Bleuzenn, this floral Breton name is possibly adapted from the Welsh names Blodeuyn and Blodwenn, both associated with flowers and blossoms. Alternatively, it may be taken more…
Breton variation of Katherine
"pure"
Original twist on this classic.
Nanig is an extremely rare feminine name with unclear origins, possibly derived from Armenian, Middle Eastern, or Indigenous roots. It might be a variation of names like Nanig, Nanic, or Nanuk found…
Perlezenn is a rare feminine name of Breton origin, derived from the Breton word for "pearl" (perlez). In Breton culture, which comes from the Celtic region of Brittany in northwestern France, names…
Breton form of Elinor or Helen
"light"
One way to spin grandma Helen or Ellen's name off the beaten track. The legendary Azenor was a tragic 6th century Breton princess who was mother to a saint. This personage also may be known as Senara.