Celebrity Names · Name Image
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Variation of Suhana or Sahana
"pleasant, beautiful: endure, patience; to bloom, flower"
A stylish sounding choice, which could be a variation of Suhana, a Sanskrit and Hindi name meaning "beautiful" and "pleasant" or of Sahana meaning "to be patient" and "to endure" in Arabic and "to…
English, Norwegia, Danish, Japanese
"move upward, ascend; mighty, distinguished; lapis lazuli + celestial"
A multicultural choice with a range of meanings, this name boomed in the 1940s and 50s thanks to the glamorous singer Risë (pronounced REE-sa) Stevens, who inherited her name from her Norwegian…
Italian variation of Livius, Latin
"envious"
This Italian version of the ancient Roman Livius, with an unenviable meaning, is popular in France and make a fresh spin on Oliver or Levi. In the US, this is a very rare name -- it was given to only…
Russian, from Old Norse
"God + inheritance, legacy"
A Saint's name almost unheard of outside of Russia and Moldova, Gleb comes from the Old Norse Guðleifr. Boris and Gleb were the first two saints to be canonised in Christian Kyivan Rus'. Recent years…
Kazakh compound name
"lofty commander, sublime prince"
A stately and commanding compound name, Amirgali is a blend of the Arabic name Amir, meaning "commander" or "prince" and the Kazakh form of Ali, also an Arabic name meaning "sublime, lofty". A…
Catalan variation of James
"the supplanter"
A Catalan form of the classic, Biblical James, Jaume is popular in its native Catalonia, appearing in the Top 100 until 2012. It also ranked in the Spanish Top 200 overall. Film maker Jaume…
Latvian short form of Nikolajs or Niklāvs
"victory of the people"
A Latvian alternative to Nick or Niko, used as a short form (and a stand-alone name) of Nikolajs or Niklāvs, both Latvian forms of Nicholas. It has been appearing in the Latvian Top 100 since the 90s.
Lithuanian
"to see the people"
A grand Lithuanian name, Tautvydas was the declarative meaning of "to see the people" or "to see the nation", though it may also be interpreted as "the people see". Notable bearers include basketball…
Finnish form of Jasmine
"jasmine flower"
A succinct and stripped back form of Jasmin, the form of the floral name used in Finland (and elsewhere). A notable bearer is cross country skier, Jasmi Joensuu.
Lativian form of Kitty
"pure"
Kitija is a zippy, Latvian short form of Katrīna, itself a variation of Katherine. It was a popular choice in its native country in the 90s and 2000s when it ranked in the Top 100. Basketball player…
Danish form of Ketil, Norwegian
"kettle, cauldron, helmet"
Ultimately from the Old Norse Ketill , this name means "cauldron" or "kettle", though it later came to mean "helmet" too. Kjeld is a Danish form that saw some popularity in the Netherlands in the…
Ukrainian form of Cyril, Greek
"Lord"
An appealing form of Cyril, with a cool -o ending. It is a familiar choice in its native Ukraine.
Estonian compound name
Kaimar is an Estonian name with several possible meanings. On one hand, is may be a masculine form of Kairi, a blend of Kaia (from Katherine) and Mari (from Maria), in turn meaning "pure + beloved".…
Frisian and German diminutive of Gesine, Sunna, or Sine
Similar in style to Anja, Sasha, and Sonja, Sinja is a Frisian and German diminutive with a variety of sources. As a Frisian name, it comes the Scandinavian Signe (via Danish Sine), meaning "new…
Diminutive of Monika, Mona, or Monika
"beloved, drop of the sea; advisor"
Monja is a name with two separate origins. From its Russian roots, it's an alternative form of Monya and Manya, both used diminutives of the classic Maria. In this case, it would mean "beloved",…
French and German form of Breton Annaig
"grace"
Also spelled as Annick, this French name is a succinct form of the Breton Annaig, itself a diminutive of classic Anna. It was popular in the 1930s and 40s in France, though never as popular as…
Japanese "excellent + mind; gentle + core, spirit; excellent + protection"
"excellent + mind; gentle + core, spirit; excellent + protection"
A Japanese name that could work easily in different languages, Yugo may also be transcribed as as Yuugo and Yūgo. As with many Japanese names, the meaning varies depending on which kanji are used.…
Japanese," dignified + sky; land, earth; long-lasting jasmine"
" dignified + sky; land, earth; long-lasting jasmine"
More commonly used for boys but technically unisex, Riku is a Japanese name with a variety of meanings, depending on what kanji elements mean. For girls, popular options include: "dignified + sky";…
Japanese
"a willow tree; to establish; the dragon one"
Also transcribed as Ryuuichi, this Japanese name is notably borne by Olympic figure skater, Ryuichi Kihara, and by composer Ryuchi Sakamoto. As with many Japanese names, the meaning varies depending…
"to be graceful, elegant"
A Japanese name with an elegant sound and meaning to match, Masaya is notably borne by Olympic figure skater, Masaya Morita. As with many Japanese names, it does have different interpretations…
