Updated October 2026
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Spanish, from Latin
"pure, white"
Projects a feeling of openness and candor.
English
"white"
Derived from the ancient English name Albin, Elburn is a rarely-heard surname name that has the ever-so-loved "El-" beginning.
Irish
"white cow"
The famous Battle of the Boyne, in Ireland, vanquished the Catholic king.
Swedish
"white snow"
Used as the Swedish name for Snow White.
Diminutive of Fintan, Irish
"white fire, white bull"
A retro nickname for the ancient Irish saint's name Fintan, still heard on occasion in Ireland and the UK. English actress Finty Williams is the most notable bearer.
Italian
Although the female version Bianca has long been accepted as a name outside Italy, maybe it's time to consider this boy color name.
Spanish
"fair, white"
Unlike the feminine Blanca, this name for some reason seems to put more emphasis on the "blank" aspect.
Variation of Guinevere
"white shadow, white wave"
An offbeat way to get to Gwen.
Scottish variation of Finola
"white shoulder"
Finella and cousin Fenella, which are found most often in Scotland, would make pleasing imports.
This perky Irish nickname originated as a short form of Fintan, an ancient saint's name. The most notable bearer today is actress Finty Williams (born Tara Cressida Frances), daughter of Dame Judi…
Arabic
"white gazelle"
Rym is one of those simple-yet-uncommon names that's extremely rare in the US , where no baby girls were given the name last year. But it certainly can travel anywhere.
Czech
Despite the light, pretty sound of Bella for a girl, the boys' name Bela has dark and mysterious undertones, thanks to Dracula actor Bela Lugosi. Béla is also the first name of composer Bartók.
Welsh: "white brow"
"white brow"
Aelwen was first used in the revival of native Welsh names in the nineteenth century. It is occasionally used in Wales, but has not made the charts there for at least 20 years. If more parents knew…
Cornish, Celtic
"white phantom"
Cornish form of Guinevere. Saint Miniver was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan. Also found as Minver, Menvra, Menfre and more.
Unusual and attractive entry to the growing Irish name canon.
French place name
The name of a French city famous for its fine lace. Another association: Chantilly cream – a sweetened whipped cream apparently invented there in the 17th century by a chef at the Château de…
French
While typically used for girls, former US senator Blanche Bruce — the first ever Black man to preside over the senate — makes this name feel useable (and meaningful) on a boy as well.
French from Latin
"naive"
The French version of Candida, and with no unfortunate medical connection, much more wearable. It has never been recorded in the US charts, but could be a charming alternative to names like Cosette,…
Kazakh
"white darling"
Sweet Kazakh name also spelled Aqerke.
Literature
A literary name used in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series by Shannon Messenger. Could also be a short form of Bibiana or a spin on stylish names like Tiana and Liana.