Birthday Names
By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English, German, Norse, Danish tree name
"red, brown"
Strong, straight, and leafy, one of the new tree names used mostly as middles.
Literary name, Greek
"angel"
If you want to move beyond Maya, you might consider this distinctive last name of poet Maya Angelou. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson, Angelou was given the nickname Maya by her brother and adopted…
Greek, Latin
"diamond"
Diamantina is a feminine name of Latin and Greek origin, derived from 'diamante' meaning 'diamond.' This elegant and jewel-inspired name has been used historically in Portuguese and Italian cultures.…
Englsh
"wealthy ruler"
Etheridge is a surname derived from the English name Edric. As a first name, it's most commonly associated with American poet and civil rights activist Etheridge Knight.
Latin
"like a bull"
Taura is a possibility for a girl born between mid-April and mid-May, but, if a name is destiny, its meaning does suggest stubbornness. Consider Laura, Flora, or Honora instead.
Russian diminutive of Isaak and Isidor
"laughter; gift of Isis"
Izya is a unisex Russian nickname, used for Isaak and Isidore for boys, and for Isabel and Isidora for girls. Unlike other Russian nicknames (Sasha, Anya, Sonya), this has not caught on…
