Has never left its native milieu.

This name, rich with meaning, is one of the more widely-used names in the Nigerian diaspora.

A cool and straightforward Vietnamese name, which resembles the increasingly popular Hawaiian name Koa.

Striking Sanskrit name that could easily cross cultures.

Variant of Gruffudd and Griffith, currently in the UK Top 1000, though predominantly used in Wales only.

French variant of Isaiah

An old Irish surname cousin of Tierney that makes an unusual and appealing Irish gender switch.

French variant of Isaiah

The original Welsh spelling of Griffith, and a common name among medieval Welsh royalty. Gruffudd (or Gruffydd) ap Llywelyn was an 11th-century Welsh ruler who fought the English.

In the Old Testament, this was the name of the father of the prophet Joel.

Modern respelling of Zaccheus inspired by social media sensation Zakius Boquet, aka @zakiusthegreat.

A 7th century Breton saint's name which is the origin of the names Joyce and Jocelyn (both originally masculine). St Judoc was a Breton prince who renounced his power and wealth to live as a hermit. His name would make for a handsome and unexpected alternative to popular Jude.

Hrisihikesh (the first H is silent) is another name for Lord Vishnu. Musician Hrishikesh Hirway is the creator of the popular podcast Song Exploder. The internationally-friendly short form is Hrishi, pronounced like Rishi.

Currently fashionable in Slovenia.

This name is connected to the Basque myth of the Basajaunak. These giant hairy woodsmen and women purportedly taught humans about agriculture, animal husbandry and ironworking and were also responsible for erecting large megaliths across the region.

The original Russian name is Natalia, the French say Natalie or Noel or Noelle, and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to babies born at Christmas time, it's certainly not reserved for that.

Kyriaki is the feminine variation of Kyriakos, derived from the Greek word kyrios, meaning "lord." It is also the Greek word for Sunday, meaning it doubles up as a word name, and a saint's name, borne by a 3rd-century Christian saint who refused to compromise her faith, despite multiple, prolonged periods of torture.

This rare Russian name ultimately derives from the masculine Greek name Kyriakos.