A unisex Hebrew name often found in combination with others, as in Tal-El and Tal-Or.

Perfect example of a surname that would work well as a first.

In geography, a meridian is a line drawn around the curve of the Earth between the North and South Poles. The term comes from Latin meridianus, meaning "pertaining to midday", and the association with midday has led to the word gaining an added figurative meaning of "pinnacle; culmination".

This is a soft and strong Arabic and Persian name commonly heard in the Middle East.

An Anglo-Saxon name that held on in Northumbria years after the Norman Conquest, and gave rise to the surname Oughtred. It's known today from the television series The Last Kingdom, based on Bernard Cornwell's books: Uhtred is our Dane-bashing hero.

A male Biblical name meaning healer, Asa is also an international gem. In Japanese, it means "(born in the) morning". And in Scandinavia, where it's generally spelled Åsa or Ása and pronounced O-sa, it's a popular diminutive form of Old Norse names beginning with the element áss "god".

A sweet and gentle-sounding Russian name with a sunny meaning, typically nicknamed Tolya in Russia. It can also be written as Anatoli or Anatoliy.

This lovely Top 100 Turkish name is related to the Arabic Asra or Isra.

Ayelet is an unusual -- and somewhat challenging -- Israeli name familiar thanks to sometimes controversial Jerusalem-born novelist-essayist Ayelet Waldman.

Best known as the beautiful heroine to whom Cyrano de Bergerac says, "Your name is like a golden bell".

This name has two origins: the English word Dusk, meaning evening twilight and the Czech name for girls Duška meaning "soul or spirit". Either way, this is an interesting name with some potential.

Asra is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. In Arabic, it means 'travel by night' or 'night journey', referring to the Prophet Muhammad's miraculous night journey in Islamic tradition. In Hindu and Indian contexts, it can mean 'help' or 'support'. The name also appears in Persian culture with connections to concepts of gentleness or beauty. With its simple two-syllable structure and melodic sound, Asra has cross-cultural appeal while remaining relatively uncommon in Western countries. The name has gained modest popularity among Muslim communities worldwide and is appreciated for its spiritual significance, brevity, and elegant pronunciation. Its multicultural nature makes it appealing to parents seeking names with deep meaning and international relevance.

A tip-top word name—literally, Zenith means the top or apex. Zen makes a cute nickname.

The name generally given to the "Good Thief" at the crucifixion of Jesus, although he was not actually named in the New Testament.

If you're looking for a name with Scandinavian roots, this would make a stronger and more appealing import than Dagmar. With its meaning of "new day," it could make an ideal choice for a girl born around New Year's.

Many African tribes have a tradition of naming children for the day or time they were born -- Friday, Afternoon -- a practice finding new life in the Western world as word names become more popular.

Early is a word-turned-name, pleasantly suggesting the start of a bright new day. Of the new word and day names, Early is one of the best.

Otieno is more commonly seen as a surname among the Luo people of Kenya and Eastern Africa. The surname was derived from the given name — Atieno is the feminine version.

In geography, a meridian is a line drawn around the curve of the Earth between the North and South Poles. The term comes from Latin meridianus, meaning "pertaining to midday", and the association with midday has led to the word gaining an added figurative meaning of "pinnacle; culmination".