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Mirac is a masculine name of Turkish origin meaning "ascension" or "ladder to heaven." The name references the Miraj in Islamic tradition—the Prophet Muhammad's night journey from Mecca to Jerusalem…
Welsh diminutive
"mighty prince"
A Welsh saint who is the namesake of the village of St Breock in Cornwall, and is also venerated in Brittany. The name is a diminutive of Briafael ("mighty prince"). Variants include: Breock, Bryok,…
Germanic
"beloved kingdom"
Derived from Old English leof "dear, beloved" + ric "power; reign; kingdom". A notable historical bearer is Leofric, Earl of Mercia: he was the husband of Lady Godiva, who (legend has it) promised…
Breton
"sea brow"
This Tolkien name is a variation on Meriadeg, a Breton name derived from Conan Meriadeg who was the legendary founder of Brittany. In Tolkien's novel, Meriadoc (shortened to the charming "Merry") is…
Variation of Murdoch
Variation of Wulfric.
Invented name
Character from the Mortal Kombat video games. Could be an interesting way to get to the nickname Mac.
Variant of Alberich
Anglo-Saxon
"elf power"
Properly written Ælfric, this Anglo-Saxon name derives from Old English name elements meaning "elf" and "power". It belonged to several notable medieval churchmen, and is thought to be the origin of…
"old ruler"
Historically, this name derives from Aldric, the name of an early medieval saint. Today, parents are more likely to see it as a blend of elements from Aidan and Patrick, Frederick, etc.
"ruler of the Amali"
An obscure Gothic name derived from Amali — a dynasty of the Goths — and the Germanic element ric , meaning "ruler". Almeric is related to several more familiar names, including the Germanic Amalrich…
Catalan
"heather"
Pronounced like Bruce with a hard K — not like Brook. Short names are very popular in Catalonia, and this rugged choice is a rare example of a botanical boy name.
English from French place name
"fine linen"
English word name
"of the highest quality, archetypal"
We'll just be here, waiting, until some celebrity in search of a totally unique baby name stumbles upon Classic. At which point it may become an instant, well, classic. Classic first joined the ranks…
Greek
"of the universe or cosmos"
"electric"
Young celebrity baby Slash Electric Alexander Edwards is responsible for adding not one but two names to the lexicon, Slash and Electric. While Slash might be though of as either scary or tech-y,…
Welsh form of Frank
Vintage nickname Frank gets a Welsh makeover.
Catalan form of Francis
A streamlined and little-known (outside Catalonia) member of the Francis/Francesco family of names. The nickname Cesc ("sesk") is now popular there in its own right.
Slovene variation of Ignatius, Latin
"fiery"
Nace, a derivative of Ignac, is considered much more fashionable in Slovenia.
French
"God is gracious + man from Lucania"
An example of the traditional French/Catholic style of double names starting with Jean: in this case, two Gospel writers. Star Trek , Captain Jean-Luc Picard is from 24th-century France, where the…