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Aban is the Persian word for the month of October, derived from the Avestan apes, meaning "the waters".

A benevolent genie in Persian myth, used by Latino and Muslim families.

Rhythmic, strong, and buoyant.

This is a Spanish pet form of the name Aban, which in Persian mythology was the name of the muse of liberal arts and mechanics.

Unusual with plenty of character and strength. These rare Midieval names have been in slumber for much too long and make for a fresh and delightful choice.

A Shakespearean invention for an abandoned baby in The Winter's Tale, Perdita's sense of loss has always been off-putting to parents. But her image was somewhat resuscitated …

You thought the elegant castle sitting upon the hill was abandoned until you took a flight of stairs and heard the music. But you could never have predicted this. The …

names of my classmates through the years of education so they are abandoned or cursed etc from using while naming important ppl, things and/or animals

When it comes to classic names, there are two stories we like to tell. Sometimes it’s that classics have been abandoned. Time to name your baby Chicago, Koala, or …

… between two lovers: the god Apollo and the mortal hero Idas. Fearing that Apollo would abandon her when she grew old, she chose Idas.American model Marpessa Dawn is a …

… human hunter as his son, thinking that he was a young giant who had been abandoned. It is also now used by the company Inukpak Outfitting who offer guided experiences …

… connection traces back to Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale," where Perdita is a princess abandoned as an infant. As a standalone name, Perdi maintains the literary connection while offering …

… and girls are peppered with gender neutral names, from once-unisex options now all but abandoned for one gender, like Evelyn and Madison, to names that are increasingly leaning one …

… New Testament. A totally cool name for a fictional character perhaps, though on a child it might be too reminiscent of the phrase "a bad 'un" or the word "abandon".

… of the myth, she falls (willingly and freely) in love of with Theseus, who then abandons her, which leads to the Amazons attacking Athens; in other versions, she is abducted …

… are where the real baby-naming story lies today. Parents are virtually reinventing the genre, abandoning traditional masculine names that have ruled for centuries in favor of a new brand …

… in the 2026 movie, The Odyssey, in which the character, played by Elliot Page, is abandoned at Troy. Meaning "mischievous" from the Greek sinos, it could make an interesting alternative …

A list of names that I love, but may be a bit out of my league...

… a later story set on a deserted island, on which 3 siblings lived in an abandoned lighthouse. "Untouchable" - a cheap online werewolf romance. "The Black Velvet Band" - a short story …

Spanish names that start with A for girls and boys, including meaning and popularity.

… the way they thought about baby names. Names such as Cove and Coco were being abandoned in favor of those with positive, significant meanings such as “courage” and “sunshine.” Alanna …

… of nerd names. When we reinvented the book as Beyond Jennifer & Jason, Madison & Montana, we abandoned the Intellectual Power names in the book’s Image section to talk more about …

… making it exceptionally distinctive. This rarity appeals to parents seeking truly unique names without completely abandoning traditional name structures. The name has a romantic, slightly exotic sound that balances unfamiliarity …

The ultimate collection of five letter, three syllable, A names for cute and cool kids. Starting with Aalia and ending with Azéli.

… like Morgan and Parker to make them more competitive with boys…..while parents of boys abandoned unisex names in favor of more traditional masculine choices.   Next came names that broke …

… the first syllable. As a rare name, it offers the appeal of uniqueness without completely abandoning familiar phonetics. The name has never achieved widespread popularity but may appeal to parents …

… also linked to the US city in Arizona, named as such because the area was abandoned when settlers found it, and it was seen as a new city born from …

… would depend on if you want to keep a connection to your old name or abandon it completely. Here are a few of the many possible methods for choosing a …

… in the past, and in light of changing fashions and trends,  a lot of the abandoned names now sound cooler –and often more sophisticated (Julia over Julie) –than their replacements …

… this name likely appreciate its uniqueness while valuing its relative ease of pronunciation and spelling compared to more dramatically invented names. Jesten offers individuality without completely abandoning conventional naming patterns.

… also linked to the US city in Arizona, named as such because the area was abandoned when settlers found it, and it was seen as a new city born from …

Four-syllable boy names provide the perfect balance for a short surname and may impart an elaborate style on your son's name. Boy names with four syllables include a …

The most common Italian surnames include descriptive names such as Rossi, which indicates a red-headed ancestor; habitational names such as Romano, for someone from Rome; occupational names such as …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Snooki is looking for another Italian name.  David Arquette promised to name his baby something normal.  Kerry Washington honored her daughter’s Igbo heritage with …

Persian names for boys are predominantly used in Iran, which was formerly known to the Western world as Persia. Persian boy names include some exotic options that we think hit …

By Linda Rosenkrantz In the short month of February, there was still enough time for some surprising inspiration stories  and several interesting and unusual baby names—including two sets of …

We’re turning around the Question of the Week format, so that you ask the questions of us and of the general Berry population. Looking for advice on naming your …

Boy names ending in U are uncommon and unique. Beau is the most popular boy name ending with U right now. Along with Beau, the only other boy name that …

Let’s help these parents solve a puzzle! Find Celtic baby names–specifically Scottish-Cornish– that don’t start with P or I, contain the letters L and A, but …

African names for boys include some of the very biggest names on the global stage in recent years: Barack, Mandela, Kofi, and — for rather different reasons — Kanye. Former UN Secretary …