Thanksgiving Names

  1. Koharu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "late summer; early autumn"
    • Description:

      Perfect for September babies, this charming Japanese name is a popular choice in its native country.
  2. Helier
    • Origin:

      Jerrais
    • Meaning:

      "cheerful"
    • Description:

      Helier is the patron saint of the Jersey, one of the Channel Islands, and it is for him that St. Helier, Jersey's capital, is named. The name is related to Hilary, Ilario etc, and therefor shares their wonderful meanings.
  3. Chiaki
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "one thousand autumns"
    • Description:

      Maybe if you really love Autumn.
  4. Dagan
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "corn, grain"
    • Description:

      Popular in Israel for girls and boys born on Shavout, a harvest festival. In Babylonian mythology, Dagan was the god of the earth and grain.
  5. Blessed
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "made holy"
    • Description:

      Blessed and Blessing are two new entrants in the word name and virtue name categories, gaining popularity for both boys and girls.
  6. Tatenda
    • Origin:

      Shona
    • Meaning:

      "thank you"
    • Description:

      Unisex name with a gracious meaning, most often used in Zimbabwe.
  7. Kenechi
    • Origin:

      Igbo
    • Meaning:

      "thanks be to God"
    • Description:

      A cool Igbo name with a wonderful meaning.
  8. Hazal
    • Origin:

      Turkish
    • Meaning:

      "autumn leaves"
    • Description:

      Not, in fact, a spelling variation of Hazel (although it could be used as such). But Hazal is also a nature name — it refers to the dried, fallen leaves of Autumn.
  9. Tatenda
    • Origin:

      Shona
    • Meaning:

      "thank you"
    • Description:

      A unisex Shona name most closely associated with Tatenda Taibu, captain of the Zimbabwean cricket team.
  10. Tendai
    • Origin:

      Shona
    • Meaning:

      "be thankful"
  11. Momiji
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "autumn colors"
    • Description:

      Cute and wearable.
  12. Yao
    • Origin:

      Ewe
    • Meaning:

      "born on Thursday"
  13. Yaa
    • Origin:

      Arican, Akan
    • Meaning:

      "born on a Thursday"
    • Description:

      A traditional day name used by Akan speakers in Ghana.
  14. Tendai
    • Origin:

      Shona
    • Meaning:

      "be thankful"
  15. Sebele
    • Origin:

      Amharic
    • Meaning:

      "harvest"
    • Description:

      Variant of Seble
  16. Grazia
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Grace
    • Description:

      With Grace getting so popular, you may want to explore its international variations such as Grazia, or go all the way to Graziana or Graziella.
  17. Generosity
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Full-hearted new virtue choice, though five syllables is a lot to handle.

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