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English word name
"pumpkin"
A common name for orange-colored cats. Fun fact: the word pumpkin is derived from the Greek pepōn , translating to "large melon."
Italian surname
"life"
A bright and dynamic surname closely tied to the legendary Baroque composer of the Four Seasons . Viv or Vivi are easy nicknames.
Seónaid is a feminine Scottish Gaelic name pronounced roughly as 'SHOW-nitch' or 'SHAW-naj,' depending on regional dialects. It is the Scottish form of Jane or Janet, ultimately derived from the…
Vonceil is an uncommon feminine name of American origin, likely emerging in the early-to-mid 20th century. The name appears to be a creative construction combining the prefix "Von" (which has…
Brownie is an uncommon feminine name derived from the English word for the small chocolate dessert or from the color brown. As a name, it has a sweet, endearing quality with a touch of whimsy and…
Scottish
"beautiful"
A bright and breezy Scottish name which is little known outside its native land.
Feminization of Václav, Czech, Slavic
"more glory"
Commonly seen in the Czech Republic, not so much in the US.
Irish variation of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Common in its native habitat, and worth consideration by parents in search of an authentic Irish name, though a pronunciation challenge.
Hebrew
"dawn"
Turkish from Arabic
"light of the diamond"
A Turkish compound of the Arabic names Hira and Nur, more common than either of the names individually.
Imogean is a variant spelling of Imogen, a name with Celtic and Shakespearean heritage. While the traditional Imogen traces back to Shakespeare's play 'Cymbeline' and possibly derives from the Celtic…
Mittens is a common name for cats with mitten-like fur patterns on their paws. The word actually has feline origins — it shares a root with mite , an Old French pet name for a cat. It became linked…
English
"place with good clay"
Clayton is a surprisingly traditional name on the boys' side, ranking among the US Top 1000 for boys for its entire history. Girls named Clayton have been fewer and further between, but there's no…
"archenemy"
Why would parents use such a negative word as a baby name? With Nemesis, it seems to be all about style. Nemesis repeats the fashionable -is ending found in girl names such as Genesis, Amaris, and…
Diminutive of Václava, Czech, Slavic
A popular Czech nickname for Václava, meaning "greater glory", Vendula is also used as a standalone name. With its melodic and intriguing sound, it ranks in the Top 100 in Czechia and has done since…
Polish variation of Ursula, Latin
"little female bear"
Variation of Abishag, Hebrew
"my father strays"
"light of the women"
A Turkish compound of the Arabic names Nisa and Nur. It also appears on the Turkish Top 100 as a double-barreled first name, Nisa Nur.
"light to read by"
A compound of the names İkra and Nur, common in Turkey. Ikra Nur, as a double-barreled first name, also makes the Turkish Top 100.
Reather is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variation of Heather with an altered first consonant, or a creative modern invention. It might also be related to the Old…