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Cornish
"cherry"
Both Kerezen and Keresen are modern Cornish word names meaning "cherry", which might make an interesting alternative to honor a Karen or a Kerry. Despite similar appearances, Kerezen is unrelated to…
Sanskrit
"that which is heard"
Shruthi is a significant name in Hindu culture. The word shruthi refers to verses of Vedas — the oldest scriptures of Hinduism.
Zulu, Xhosa
"bring joy"
A rare and beautiful name that could easily cross cultures.
French
"light"
Innovative French word name, suggesting illumination and clarity.
English occupational surname
"guardian of the hedged enclosure"
An appealing alternative to Hayden and Hayes, perhaps in homage to Old Hollywood actress Rita Hayward.
Irish
"beautiful sheen"
Aoibhín is a feminine Irish name pronounced approximately as "EE-veen" or "AY-veen," derived from the Irish word "aoibh" meaning beauty or radiance, with the diminutive suffix "-ín" adding a sense of…
Slavic
"winter festival"
Not a traditional name for a person, but this Slavic word has a lyrical, namelike sound. Koliada was an ancient festival that was incorporated into Christmas, and the word lives on in several Slavic…
"sorrowful"
Saint Bronach or Bronagh was a female mystic and a sixth century follower of Saint Patrick. Today, the name is most often heard in the modern form of Brona. Bronagh was a character in the Irish…
Chantéa is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variant of Chantal or Chantel, with the addition of the 'éa' ending giving it a unique, melodic quality. The root name Chantal originates from…
English Romani, form of Britannia
Latin
"of the people"
A cheerful-sounding name from ancient Rome that would be an offbeat route to Poppy as a nickname. Poppaea Sabina was the second wife of the emperor Nero.
Mélaine is a refined French feminine name that shares roots with Melanie, ultimately derived from the Greek 'melania' meaning 'dark' or 'black.' The addition of the accent mark gives the name its…
"pole star"
The astronomical Polaris is better known as the North Star, the brightest star in the Ursa Minor constellation. It's also the name of a character in the Marvel Universe, as the daughter of Magneto.…
Variation of Sandra, Italian from Greek
"defending men"
A rare name borne by a character in the young adult book series The Morganville Vampires .
Luhya
"born during weeding season"
The Luhya people of Kenya have male and female names that denote the season the child was born in — Harvest, Planting, Rain, Weeding, Drought, or Hunger Season. Naliaka is the feminine name for…
Old English
"elf joy"
An ancient elfin name borne by a granddaughter of Alfred the Great. The name appeared on a character in The Lost Kingdom , a ruler of Mercia.
Spanish
"heart"
Well-used Spanish name expressing heart-filled emotion, with religious relevance to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Wynelle is a feminine name with likely English origins, possibly derived from Welsh elements or as a decorative variant of names like Winifred (meaning 'blessed peacemaking') or Gwendolyn. The…
"jealousy"
Modern Irish form of the mythological name Étaín.
Japanese
"honor; glory"