By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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French
"the wells"
This surname of Louis and Justin, is perhaps a topographic name for someone living by ‘the wells’, from a plural variant of Occitan théron ‘well’.
English
"blond"
Place name and surname that sounds a tad snooty.
Native American tribe name
"little snakes"
The Sioux are groups of Native American tribes and First Nations peoples in North America, the two major modern divisions of which are the Dakota and Lakota. Not recommended as a baby name.
Rex is an unusual choice for a female name, as it is traditionally masculine in origin. Derived from Latin, Rex means "king" and carries a sense of authority and regality. While predominantly used…
Feenix is a modern, creative feminine name based on the mythological Phoenix bird that rises from its own ashes – a powerful symbol of rebirth, renewal, and transformation across many cultures. This…
Latin
"womb; orderly mathematical arrangement"
Most famous as a sci-fi action film starring Keanu Reeves, the word matrix actually derives from the Latin for "womb". Max, May or Trixie could make for cool nicknames.
English word name
"flirtatious young woman"
While cute in sound, the connotations of the word "minx" make it an inappropriate choice for a baby name.
Latin variation of Nyx, Greek
"night"
Nox was the Roman goddess of the night, equivalent to the Greek Nyx, from which her name was derived. Although identical in sound, Nox is unrelated to the Scottish masculine name Knox.
Greek
"flame"
A rare and striking flower name, in use in English since the late 19th century, which takes its name from the Greek word for "flame".
"peace"
A cool name, representing the Roman goddess of peace and offering a positive message to bestow upon a child. Pax is one of the most stylish new names that mean peace .
"root"
This eye-catchingly unique name was coined by Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, who gave it to their daughter, born in 2020. It may derive from the Latin radix , meaning "root", or perhaps from the…
"the hateful"
In Greek mythology, the river Styx separates the Earth and the Underworld, named for the goddess who gave it its power. Today Styx is also associated with the 1970s rock band of the same name.
"female wine harvester"
Vindemiatrix is the third-brightest star in Virgo. Located 110 lightyears away, it marks the eastern lip of the large semi-circular pattern known as the "Bowl of Virgo", which is visible in spring.…
Invented name
The ultimate romantic elaboration of Winter, Wyntreaux feels like it's straight out of a fantasy novel.
Variant spelling of Nyx, the name of the Greek goddess of the night. It also coincides with the English word " nix , a corruption of German nichts "nothing".
Juneaux is a creative feminine name that appears to be a decorative spelling of June, incorporating the French '-eaux' ending to create a distinctive variant. The traditional June derives from the…
Compound of Bella and Nyx
"beautiful + night"
A newly minted compound name, blending popular Bella with the mystical Nyx, Bellanyx has the whimsical meaning of "magical night". An alternative (sound-wise) to Bellatrix or Beatrix perhaps, it…
