Updated November 2026
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Diminutive of Natasha
"born on Christmas Day"
Tish for the twenty-first century.
Latin from Greek
"sixth born"
The name of several popes and saints, Sixtus is certainly unusual but would have trouble making it in the modern world outside the Vatican. Even worse is its brother Sextus. Try making it through…
Variation of Natasha
Tori Amos added a little extra something to the already pretty elaborate Natasha for her daughter's name.
Irish
"born handsome or son of Caomhan "
If you're looking for an Irish last name that moves beyond Casey and Cassidy, this one is pleasant sounding and worth considering. Kavanaugh, which can also be spelled Cavanagh, Cavenagh, Kavanagh,…
"born handsome or son of Caomhan"
Kavanagh, which can also be spelled Cavanagh, Cavenagh, Kavanaugh, and Cavanaugh, is one of the few traditional Irish surnames not to start with Mc or O'. Kavanagh relates to the name first Kevin or…
Russian form of Eugenia
"well born"
In an English-speaking country, stick with Eugenia.
Welsh
"sun born"
Said to be the name of the most learned man in ancient Wales, in this country it would be open to mispronunciation, making it rhyme with Julien.
Slavic
"born on Sunday"
Midcentury macramé-maker.
Latin
Just think about those inescapable "sexy" nicknames. The related Sixtus is not a huge improvement. Sextus was one of a handful of first names used by the ancient Romans, and was often given to a…
Spanish
"second born"
After your first little Primo, you could always call the next Segundo -- though that's like naming them number one and number two.
Hindi
"born in autumn"
A pleasant seasonal name.
Ghanan
"born on Saturday"
Typical African day-of-the-week name.
Swahili
"born on Friday"
Authentic African name with unfortunate coffee association, also too close to the male Kofi.
African, Fula
"born in abundance"
A wonderful meaning for a bright and musical West African name.
African, Swahili
Will be frequently misunderstood as Pele or, worse, "pilly".
Ugandan
"born after twins"
Mellow and musical.
African
"thirteenth born son"
If you choose this name, it's not likely to be for the meaning.
Esan
"first born of twins"
Strong name from the Esan language of Nigeria, with a satisfyingly specific meaning for a child's place in the family.
"born on Wednesday"
Classic African day name, with rhythm and energy.
"born in daylight"
Evocative African choice.