Celebrity Names · Name Image
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Spanish, diminutive of Alexandra
"man's defender"
The initial X is pronounced like a Z. Confusing? Potentially. But there are enough Alexandras and Xanders through the Western World these days that this spelling wouldn't seem outlandish.
Birk is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots. It derives from the Old Norse 'björk' or German 'birke,' both meaning 'birch tree.' In Nordic countries, the birch symbolizes new…
Catalan
"golden"
Intriguing name that's a Top 100 choice in Spain and virtually unknown outside that country. But has definitely possibilities for the adventurous baby namer.
Slovene variation of Dominic, Latin
"belonging to the Lord"
Currently falling in popularity in its native Slovenia, where Domen peaked at Number 15 in 2002, this form of Dominic sounds fresh and interesting.
Frisian
"a Frisian"
Friso is a name that refers to Frisian person living in the Dutch province of Friesland. The name has become more popular in recent years as it was used for a member of the Dutch royal family, making…
Huw is a traditional Welsh masculine name, representing the Welsh form of Hugh. Derived from the Germanic element "hug" meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit," Huw carries connotations of intelligence…
French
"warrior"
his engaging French saint's name, pronounced like tangy, with a hard ' g ,' also has a creative connection to French surrealist painter Yves Tanguy.
Eirin is a feminine name with Norse and Celtic connections. In Norse mythology, Eir was the goddess of healing and medicine, and Eirin may be related to this divine figure. In Irish Gaelic, 'Éirinn'…
Norwegian
"Thor's wrath, Thor's courage; Thor's protection"
Derived from the Old Norse name Þórmóðr , this rugged Norwegian name conjures up images of angry storms and striking weather. Associated with the god of thunder, Thor, it was quietly popular in…
Variation of Émerence, French
"merit, deserve"
Also spelled as Emerence, Émerence, Emérence, and Émérance, this French name ultimately comes from the Latin Emerentius, meaning "to deserve". With the possibility of nickname Emmy and a virtuous…
Variation of Ragna, Norwegian, Estonian, Norse
"reign"
A variation of Ragna, ultimately from the Norse element regin meaning "reign", this form is used in Norway and Estonia. A notable bearer is speed skater Ragne Wiklund.
Japanese
"song + greens, vegetables; house of many greens; song of many"
A melodic Japanese name with a bright sound, Utana has a variety of meanings depending on the kanji used. Options include "song + greens and vegetables"; "house of many greens"; "song of many": "song…
Short form of Hamilton, English and Scottish
"treeless hill"
Scottish curler Hammy McMillan Jr pulls off this unlikely nickname and might make it feel like a cool alternative to Harry. For some, however, it may ever be associated with hamsters and ham.
Icelandic, Norwegian, Old Norse
"to disturb"
An Icelandic and Norwegian name, ultimately from Old Norse, Sturla means "to disturb", giving it a powerful presence. Pronounced as STUYRT-LA in Icelandic and STOOR-la in Norwegian, it is notably…
German and Nordic form of Naomi, Hebrew; Japanese
"pleasantness; sapling, seed + beautful"
An unusual form of Naomi, Naemi has a slightly gentler sound and could get you to nickname Emi. Used in the German translation of the Bible, Naemi is now mostly overlooked in favor of Noemi, Nomi, or…
Finnish variation of Gertrude
"strength of a spear"
Variation of Gertrude.
Bulgarian
Best associated with a Khan Tervel, a historic ruler of the First Bulgarian Empire in the 8th-century, Tervel is a regal and stately name that also appears on the map in Bulgaria as the name of…
