Baby Name Meanings
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Scandinavian
"new victory"
Signe could make an offbeat, more unusual alternative to Sydney or Sigrid. In Norse mythology, Signe was the twin sister of Sigmund. Can also be spelled Signy.
Slavic
"golden dawn"
Both a first and last name, Zorina has a pretty, ballerina-like quality.
Greek
"green bough"
Phyllis has been used by classical poets for the idealized pastoral maiden. A Greek mythological name of a woman who was turned into an almond tree, Phyllis was in the Top 100 from 1916 to 1958,…
Hindi, Urdu
"dawn, new morning"
A name of Hindi, Urdu, and Sanskrit origin, Savera is associated with new beginnings and the breaking dawn. It is a name that could work well across multiple languages too.
Japanese
"first son; harmonious man"
A familiar choice in Japan, Kazuo is known more globally due to award winning writer, Kazuo Ishiguro, whose works include Never Let Me Go , The Remains of the Day , and Klara and the Sun . He won the…
Hebrew
"to arise; dawn"
This Old Testament name, borne by a son of Judah and the twin of Perez, was once considered a masculine name, however, in recent years it has also been used for girls, likely inspired by its…
Greek, first letter of the alphabet
The first letter of the Greek alphabet ande the brightest star in every constellation, this would make an interesting choice for a first daughter, though it does give off some spectral sci-fi…
Latin
"relating to springtime"
Cerelia is a melodic and unusual choice, perfect for a child born in April or May. Another version is Cerella.
Ukrainian, Greek
"new"
Traditionally spelled as Neonilla, this is the Ukrainian form of the saintly name. Borne by a 3rd century saint, martyred during Roman persecution, Neonila is derived from the Greek "neos", meaning…
Old High German
"dawn"
In Germanic mythology, Ostara is the goddess of springtime, fertility, and dawn. Her existence as a mythological figure was pieced together by scholar Jacob Grimm, who used evidence such as the…
Spanish, feminine form of Javier, Spanish version of Xavier
"new house, bright"
Javiera, pronounced ha-vee-AIR-a, is not as well used as twin brother JAVIER, but makes an attractive Latina choice.
Variation of Idony, Norse
"love again, renewal"
Idony is the Norse goddess of springtime and eternal youth, and this variation is both rare and straightforward, a winning combination.
Arabic
"breeze, fresh air"
Associated with a spring festival, this name is used by both Muslims and Christians.
English
"new building"
Surname choice that's neither new nor bold. Newbold was the middle name of Edith Wharton.
Hindi
"the beginning, or, happy"
Rhythmic and enchanting.
"new land"
Some will see this as spirited, others stuffy. The protagonist of the Edith Wharton novel The Age of Innocence was a popular and successful lawyer named Newbold Archer.
Welsh
"new pond"
Male name that seems feminine enough to switch genders, if you're looking for a new lyn spin.
An obscure possibility...for a girl.
"new borough, new settlement"
A name only a bully could love.
"newcomer"
Family name best used in the middle, especially since it was seen as the portly postman in Seinfeld.
