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… known art reference is the famous 1865 painting of a reclining nude by Edouard Manet titled Olympia. Contemporary bearers include former Maine Republican Senator Olympia Snowe and actress Olympia Dukakis.

Famously the mother of Alexander the Great. These days, her name is more commonly seen in the form of Olympia.

Olympiad is an unusual feminine name derived directly from the ancient Greek Olympic Games, held in honor of Zeus at Olympia. While extremely rare as a personal name, Olympiad carries …

A modern Greek form of Olympias and the name of a town in the North of Greece, Olympiada comes from the name of Alexander the Great's mother. It can …

These are the names of, or relating to, The twelve Olympians, both Greek and Roman.

The names of some Olympic greats get a second chance at stardom as popular baby names. The Russian name Nadia, for instance, vaulted from nowhere to Number 360 in the …

… is hauntingly beautiful and has been a sure companions during this difficult pregnancy.” Nora Everly Olympia Malou ”We love that the name is both feminine and strong, and hints at …

The supreme Olympian god represents a mighty image for a little fella to live up to, but more and more parents are beginning to consider it seriously. The Roman equivalent …

As elaborate O names such as Olympia and Ophelia gain popularity, Orithyia seems more and more usable. It's the name of several women in Greek mythology, including Orithyia, Queen …

At a whopping five syllables long, Olympiada is a lot of name for a little girl. Thankfully, nicknames abound. Try Pia, Ollie, or Ada.

Olimpe is a feminine name derived from Olympia, which references Mount Olympus, the mythological home of the Greek gods. This elegant variation has been used historically in France and other …

Olympienne is an extremely rare feminine name derived from 'Olympian,' referring to the gods and goddesses who dwelled on Mount Olympus in Greek mythology. The feminine French suffix '-enne' adds …

Traditionally a boys' name in Malaysia, a notable bearer being Olympian Jalani Sidek, Jalani's popularity for girls in the US is likely due to its similarity in sound to …

Olympie is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from 'Olympia', the sanctuary site of the ancient Olympic Games. The name carries associations with Mount Olympus, the mythical home of …

Usain Bolt chose Lightning as the middle name for his daughter — Olympia Lightning Bolt. Mainstream parents have taken a liking to Lightning as a boy name — it debuted on the …

Fanciful variation of already extravagant name. You might recognize it as the name of Swiss Olympian Priscillia Annen.

Leto is the titaness of motherhood (there's a title!) and, with Zeus, mother of the twin Olympians Artemis and Apollo. Simple, sleek, and unique, Leto is one mythological name …

A surname not often heard as a first, except in the case of English Gardner, the American track and field Olympian. Originally given to those who lived on the borders …

A name of both Japanese and Hindi origin, Saya has a bright, sharp sound, reminiscent of Maia and Kaia. Borne by Olympian BMX racer, Saya Sakakibara, wrestler Saya Kamitani, and …

By Clare Bristow This week’s baby name news includes clever smooshes, the perfect choice for a winter Olympian’s baby, and names that however much you love them, just …

Tytan is an alternative spelling of Titan, which has roots in Greek mythology where the Titans were powerful deities who preceded the Olympian gods. The name projects strength, power, and …

Olympic athlete Usain Bolt introduced this unusual and electric nature name to the lexicon when he chose it for his daughter's middle name: Olympia Lightning Bolt. Now there's …

Ultimately borrowed from the Hebrew Susannah, and occasionally spelled as Soosan too, Sousan is a Persian name with the pretty, floral meaning of "lily". Notable bearers include Olympian taekwondo practitioner …

… Harry, Jules, Madden, and Thiago. Among the most distinctive Olympic names with strong ties to Olympians are Babe, Commodore, English, and Knute. Names of Olympians range from trendy and well …

Boy names ending in r got a recent boost from an unlikely source: Olympic champion Michael Phelps. Phelps might be the most decorated Olympian of the modern era, but his …

… Greek gods. The name carries connotations of divinity, elevation, and celestial beauty. While the spelling 'Olympia' is more common in English-speaking countries, Olimpia is preferred in many European nations …

… Norse, Sturla means "to disturb", giving it a powerful presence. Pronounced as STUYRT-LA in Icelandic and STOOR-la in Norwegian, it is notably borne by Olympian Sturla Holm Lægreid.

… a Hellenic choice worthy of consideration. In the Rick Riordan series Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Thalia Grace is the demigod daughter of Zeus. Thalia was also a character on …

… a diminutive of Olivia (derived from Latin 'olive tree'), or relate to the Greek name Olympia. In some Slavic regions, particularly Ukraine and Russia, Olia serves as a familiar form …

… with clunky-old-lady-name vibes about it too. Notable bearers include wheelchair basketball player Annegret Brießmann, athlete and Olympian Annegret Richter, artist Annegret Soltau, and politician Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer.

… the seventy disciples in the New Testament, by an Ancient Greek writer, known for the Olympiads, and by one of the horses that pull the sun God Helios's chariot …

… serious and spiritual air — it may also be used as a short form of elegant Olympia or as a derivative of the Sanskrit priya meaning "beloved". Similar in sound to …

… Cateline. Also appearing as Cathelijne (pronounced with four syllables), Cathelijn is sleek and succinct but melodic at the same time. A notable bearer is Dutch athlete and Olympian Cathelijn Peeters.

… to Annabel. Annabeth Chase is one of the main protagonists of Rick Riordan's "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" series; Annabeth Gish is the actress first noticed in "Mystic Pizza."

… tradition of vintage names. Unique vintage girl names trending now include Sybil, Isadora, Cordelia, and Olympia. Names such as Lois, Polly, Constance, and Wilhelmina are attracting attention among the hipsters …

By Clare Bristow In the news this week: two new tennis babies, lots of names beginning with E and M, and some memorable word names. Tennis babies Serena Williams welcomed …

A strong and simple Arabic name, popular in the UK and more recently in the US where it entered the Top 1000 in 2024. Yusra comes from the Arabic yasira …

Deriving from the Arabic form of the Hebrew name Abraham, İbrahi̇m is in the Azerbaijani and Turkish Top 50s. This form of the name was borne by a 17th century …

Strong without sounding harsh, Ewald is an Old Germanic name made up of ewa meaning "law" and walt meaning "power, authority". It therefore translates to "ruler of the law", "power …

Blending the name of the goddess of the moon and hunting with doron meaning "gift", this rare Greek name was borne by a 2nd century author and diviner, famous for …

Unique names starting with the letter O encompass both unusual names with traditional pedigrees and unconventional names that are also rare. Unusual yet traditional names for boys starting with the …

Unusual baby names come from a range of categories, from place names to word names, to surname inspired choices. These unique names come from all around the world, but have …

I've recently noticed how many names I like that contain the letter "L"...so here they are in a list

This booming word name has been used every year since 1988, yet at most was given to 30 baby boys in a single year. But with names like Thunder, all …

Unique girl names ending with the letter A are a well-populated group. About a third of baby girl names end with the letter A, and all girl names that …

Olimpiana is a feminine name derived from Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the Greek gods. This elaborate and regal-sounding name carries associations with classical mythology and divine majesty …

Our Question of the Week: Last week, Serena Williams introduced the world to her adorable two-week-old daughter in an Instagram post. The baby’s name, she revealed, was …