International Baby Names · Nature, Place and Word Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"eagle"
An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation. That said, contemporary interest in the name…
"true"
The o ending and the positive meaning in many languages makes this a winner, and with the feminine Vera making a surprise return, and the new love for the letter 'V', this becomes a name that has…
Maltese place name
Valletta is the capital city of Malta. It takes on an air of attractiveness via model Amber Valletta and could make an appealing alternative to the somewhat dated Valerie.
Spanish
"good fortune"
Ventura started life as a shortening of Bonaventura, Spanish for good luck or good fortune, but now stands on its own. It has a pleasant sound and the stylish 'V' ending, but Angelenos would…
Italian, meaning unknown
This could make a sizzly Latinate namesake for Aunt Linda.
Italian
"May"
Interesting last-name-first possibility, evoking the springtime month; also a sports-hero connection to baseball great Joe DiMaggio. Could make an interesting way to honor Grandma May or Mary with a…
"hand"
A nickname that sounds like a nickname.
"pencil"
An delicate and unusual name that might appeal to a family of artists or writers.
"woodlark"
If you're looking for an international nature name in disguise, here's a distinctive avian opportunity.
"marvelous"
While the female version, Miranda, has long been popular, maybe it's time to consider the equally attractive male version.
"snow white, snow-capped"
An unusual addition to the snowy names perfect for a winter baby.
"Holland, Netherlands"
This Italian word name for Holland would be perfect for a cross-cultural Italo-Dutch child.
"shadow"
An unusual, haunting name, a distant cousin to the more popular Amber and Ember.
"wave"
An Italian word name that somehow feels incomplete in itself.
"Easter"
While Pasquale is a fairly common Easter name for boys, the female girl version is virtually undiscovered.
"native land"
As patriotic as a name can be.
"first"
Will assure your daughter she's numero uno.
Estonian
A variant of Estonian Riivo, of uncertain meaning, that fits right in with cool water names like River and Rio.
"roan"
A color name with an Italian accent.
"sand"
If you're looking for a beachy name with an Italian accento.
