Nature, Place and Word Names
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Dunja
Serbian
"quince"
Dunja is an intriguing Eastern European name that's at once striking but not difficult for English speakers.
Enav
Hebrew
"grape"
Enav hits all the style notes of modern names, as a short, gender-neutral name with a strong V. The cute fruit meaning adds to its charms.
Enav
Hebrew
"grape"
Enav is a rare Hebrew name that would work equally well for a son or daughter.
Eustachys
Greek
"fruitful; good ear of corn"
Eustachys is an Ancient Greek given name derived from the elements eu , meaning "good" and stachys , "ear of corn." Taken together, the meaning is commonly considered to be "fruitful."
Fabia
Latin female variation of Fabian
"bean grower"
Fabia is one of several pleasant international-accented female versions of Fabian.
Fabiana
Italian and Spanish feminine variation of Fabian
"bean grower"
The fashion for elaborate girly-girl names, especially those that end with -ella or -ana, has put this distinctive Latin favorite into play.
Fabiano
Latin
"bean"
One of the many rhythmically appealing Italian names newly up for consideration, with more substance than the modelly FABIO. Variations: FABIO, FABIAN, FABRIZIO
Fabienne
French variation of Fabia
"bean grower"
Instead of the usual French suspects -- Danielle, Isabelle, Gabrielle -- why not consider Fabienne, which is less common and just as pretty.
Fabio
Italian and Spanish variation of Fabian
"bean grower"
Sounds like exactly what it is: The name of a romance novel hero.
Fabius
Latin
"bean"
Though the Fabian or Fabio versions are more often heard today, Fabius is the Roman family name they originated from. The general Quintus Fabius Maximum was famous for his strategic delaying tactics,…
Fennel
Vegetable and herb name
Word name possibility carrying the scent of licorice-like anise. Fennel gets its own name from the Latin word feniculum, meaning "little hay". This herb name is rare. Zero babies of any gender were…
Fennel
Vegetable and herb name
In the garden of herb names, Rosemary and Basil are perennials and Sage is a new upshoot, but Fennel is a real rarity. The aniseed-tasting plant, used to add flavor to dishes around the world, gets…
Fideo
Spanish
"noodle"
Quirky choice for a noodle-lover.
Fig
Fruit name
Fig was the unlikely name of a beautiful character in Curtis Sittenfeld's Man of My Dreams . It could make a playful middle name or a sparky nickname for the likes of Philippa, Fiona, Felicity, and…
Figueroa
Spanish
"fig tree"
This surname ultimately derives from a Galician place name meaning "fig tree", but has spread all over the Spanish-speaking world. It's not certain if it's ever been used as a first name, but it…
Fraser
Scottish from French
"strawberry"
Though TV's "Frasier" made the name famous, and Frazier is a well-used variation, Fraser is the original, used mostly in Scotland.
Frasier
Variation of Fraser, Scottish
"strawberry"
Although Fraser is the more common (and original) form of this surname, Frasier is perhaps more familiar in the US thanks to the eponymous sitcom. Kelsey Grammer portrayed psychiatrist Frasier Crane…
Frazier
Variation of Fraser
"strawberry"
Stylish way to name your son after basketball great Walt -- though Walt is sounding fresh again too.
Galador
Greek
"milk; gift"
A seldom used name invented by J.R.R. Tolkien for Lord of the Rings, this boys' name makes good use of the 'Gal' prefix and 'Dor' suffix to craft an appealing and unique alternative to Theodore.
Cassiane
Greek
"cinnamon"
Cassiane, also spelled Kassiani or Kasiani, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Cassiane, traditionally sung on Tuesday of Easter Week in…