Turtle Names

Rapper Tupac Amaru Shakur was named after 18th century Peruvian revolutionary Túpac Amaru. There was also a 15th century Incan ruler whose name was an extension of the Quechua Topa or Tupa, and the Tupaq spelling is also used. Tupac is a prime example of a one-person name, used for almost no babies, though that could change. Some singular celebrity or character names only become widely-used only long after the fame of the original bearer, when the association of the name with that bearer begins to fade.

Pirate is best known as one of the middle names of pop sensation Billie Eilish, who was born Billie Eilish Pirate Baird O'Connell. In a 2017 BBC interview, she revealed, "Pirate was going to be my [only] middle name but then my uncle had a problem with it because pirates are bad." Now Pirate attracting more interest, along with the rest of Billie Eilish's names.

Torille is the name of an Italian town, and is also found as a surname/

A rare and picturesque floral name, elaborating on the popular Lily. Waterlilies symbolize peace and tranquility, and there's a lovely artistic association too, thanks to French Impressionist painter Claude Monet.

Sounds like a displaced Dr. Seuss character.

Notorious debuted on the charts for boys in 1995, at the height of The Notorious B.I.G.'s career.

Gilberta is a feminine name derived from the Germanic masculine name Gilbert, which combines the elements 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' As the feminine form, Gilberta emerged primarily in Romance language countries, particularly in Italian and Spanish-speaking regions. The name saw modest popularity in the early 20th century but has become increasingly rare in recent decades. Gilberta carries an old-world charm and sophistication, appealing to those drawn to vintage or traditional naming patterns. The name suggests a woman of substance and determination, with potential nicknames including Gil, Gilly, or Berta.

Streamlined and sleek Japanese name with a sweet, fragrant meaning.

If you love the venerable Southwestern painter but feel Georgia's gotten too overheated, you might want to go all the way to this Irish surname in the fashionable O' family.