Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
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Sachi
Japanese
"child of joy"
Sachi, often short for Sachiko, was given to 25 girls in the US in a recent year. While it is technically Japanese, this short form has an unidentifiably international feel and might be a relative of…
Bennet
Variation of Bennett, English form of Benedict, Latin
"blessed"
This spelling of Bennett is typically seen as a surname, but gets moderate use as a first name for baby boys and girls.
Saroya
Variation of Soraya, Surya, Saroja, or Sara, Arabic, Sanskrit, Hebrew
"The Pleiades; sun; lotus; princess"
A contemporary yet regal feeling option with multicultural appeal, Saroya could be linked to the starry Soraya, sunny Surya, floral Saroja, and to the royal Sara. It has been notably borne by retired…
Bastian
Diminutive or variant of Sebastian, Latin, Greek
"man of Sebastia"
A name that sounds both arty and rough-and-tumble, Bastian can be used as either a short form or a stand-alone variant of elegant Sebastian. Also spelled as Bastien, Bastiaan, and Bastían, it notably…
Aysel
Turkish; Azerbaijani
"moon flood"
A pretty Turkish name popular in the 1980s and 90s, with the wonderfully evocative meaning of "moon flood". Similar in sound to the likes of Isla, Ayla, and Aylin, it can also be written as Aisel.
Sera
Hebrew, variation of Sarah
"princess"
Sera is a truly international variation heard in Hebrew-speaking, Spanish and Italian cultures. Sera can also spelled Serah. Sera might also be a short form of Seraphina. While Sera may rightly be…
Arwen
Literature, Sindarin, Welsh
"noble maiden; fair, blessed"
Best known as the princess of the Elves in Tolkien's Lord of the Rings , Arwen is a fantasy-inspired choice that feels perfectly down to earth. In 2022, it entered the UK Top 400, making it one of…
Signa
Signa is a feminine name with Norse and Latin influences. From Norse origins, it may relate to 'signa' meaning 'to bless' or be connected to 'sigr' meaning 'victory.' In Latin contexts, Signa means…
Silver
English word name
" a metallic chemical element with atomic number 47"
Among the first wave of word names used in the hippie era, it actually is a legitimate girl's name with a lot of luster.
Slade
English
"from the valley"
Evoking the image of a shady glen, Slade could make a distinctive middle name. It entered the Top 1000 in 2007, and has been seen as a character name on the TV show "Smallville." It's also a name…
Arinya
Thai
"beautiful knowledgeable woman"
This name has it all - looks, brains, charms and an international sound that can go anywhere.
Suraya
Suraya is a beautiful feminine name with multicultural origins, primarily from Persian and Arabic languages. It means 'the Pleiades' or 'star cluster,' referring to the constellation. The name has…
Arin
Arin is a versatile name used for both genders, though here specifically feminine. With multicultural origins, it appears in Turkish meaning 'pure, clean,' in Hebrew as a variant of Aaron meaning…
Tamlin
Literary diminutive of Tam, Scottish
"twin; son of Thomas"
A gentle name with a playful and spirited air, Tamlin appears in a traditional Anglo-Scottish ballad that tells the story of Tamlin who is abducted by the Queen of Faeries and later rescued by his…
Tarquin
Latin, Roman clan name
One of the few ancient Roman names that doesn't end in us, the rarely heard Tarquin has a decidedly creative, even dramatic flair, which could appeal to the parent looking for a strikingly original…
Taryn
Variation of Tara or Tyrone, English, Irish
"rocky hill, elevated place; land of Eoghan"
Taryn is an offshoot of Tara that has a variety of meanings in a variety of cultures. In 1953, Taryn was presented to the public as an invention by actors Tyrone Power and Linda Christian for their…
Amren
Literary name
Author Sarah J. Maas created the name Amren for a High Fae in her acclaimed fantasy romance series A Court of Thorns and Roses . The author has confirmed she is an Old Testament Angel, and as such,…
Theophanie
Theophanie is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from 'theophania,' meaning 'manifestation of God' or 'divine appearance.' It refers to the concept of a deity becoming visible or revealing…
Thorn
English
"prickle"
Rose and Briar are popular, and Hawthorn is cool – so why not the equally prickly Thorn? Add an E to give it a surnamey spin.
Amma
Tamil, Akan
"mother, or born on a Saturday"
An anagram of Mama, in tune with its Tamil meaning. Amma is also a Ghanaian name. The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born…