Updated October 2024
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Latin
"sixth born"
Just think about those inescapable "sexy" nicknames. The related Sixtus is not a huge improvement. Sextus was one of a handful of first names used by the ancient Romans, and was often given to a…
"wood, forest"
Woodsy name referring to the Roman tree god Silvanus.
With the rise of ancient Roman names, the now-obscure Silvius may be rediscovered. Sleek and silvery, Silvius was the name of several legendary kings and an early saint. It survives in the…
"from Syria"
This Italian saint's name is one of the most unusual of the o-ending names.
"I breathe"
Grandparents are sure to link this to disgraced Nixon vice president Spiro Agnew.
"crown, garland"
The ancient father of all the Stephen names. The modern Greek version is STEPHANOS.
Latin, female variant of Sergius and Sergio
"servant"
Not as common as brother Sergio, but still quite frequently heard in the Hispanic community, as in Bolivian singer Sergia Llanos.
Latin from Greek
The name of several popes and saints, Sixtus is certainly unusual but would have trouble making it in the modern world outside the Vatican. Even worse is its brother Sextus. Try making it through…
German feminine diminutive of Roman name Crescens
"to grow"
Senta is a lovely name, but if you name your daughter Senta, will the kids call her Santa? Maybe, but this obscure yet simple German name for girls .may appeal to parents searching the untraveled…
"from the city of Sparta"
Spartacus is the famous name of an ancient Roman slave -- and star of his own eponymous TV series! -- who led a slave revolt and became a renowned gladiator, only to die in the ring. Not considered…