Exoticized Names
Make your favorite baby names more international by exoticizing them. The examples here show how to put an exotic spin on classic baby names.
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Alessandro
For anyone seeking a more exotic and unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner.
Notable namesakes include the great Italian opera composer Scarlatti and the influential... Read More -
Alessio
Alessio, simpler than the related Alessandro, would be a welcome settler here. Read More
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Alexander
Alexander has been in the Top 25 since 1991. The noble Alexander has led to the popularity of so many spinoffs, such as Alex, Zander, Xan and Zan -- not to mention all the female versions -- that... Read More
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Amalya
Spelling variation of Amalia, rising in popularity throughout Europe.Read More
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Amelie
Emily gets a Bohemian spin and a French accent when it becomes Amelie. This favorite among French girl names has been... Read More
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Andreas
Andreas is a beautiful name, with the patina of an Old Master painting, one that could make an exotic namesake for an Uncle Andrew.
In Europe, Andreas is currently in the Top 20 in... Read More -
Andrew
Andrew is a variant of the Greek name Andreas, ultimately derived from the element aner, meaning “man.” In the New Testament, Andrew was one of the twelve apostles and the first disciple... Read More
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André
French import often used in the U. S. , a tad pretentious and headwaiterish. Read More
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Anina
This feminissima Italian palindrome name is rarely heard in the US, but could make an interesting namesake for an aunt or grandma Ann.Read More
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Anna
Anna is the Latin form of Hannah, a Hebrew name that derived from root chanan, meaning “grace.” European Christians embraced the name for its associations with the Virgin Mary’s mother,... Read More