Updated September 2019
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English, Scottish
"bird name"
The kittiwake is a black, white and grey seabird which takes its name from its distinctive call. A dramatic nature-inspired middle name or a super quirky route to the nicknames Kit and Kitty.
English, Literature
"golden king"
Borrowed or coined by J K Rowling for a vain and selfish teacher in the Harry Potter books, this dramatic name may also be a rare variant of the surname Gilroy, meaning "son of the king's servant".
English, Spanish
"work + oath"
A rare vintage compound name formed from Ida plus Isabel, historically found mostly in Spanish speaking communities.
Maria De Los Angeles combines the beautiful name Maria with the Spanish phrase 'De Los Angeles,' meaning 'of the angels.' Maria has Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' and has been one of…