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With its slightly cocky feel, this well-used surname is not often heard as a first.

Brenyn is a masculine name of Welsh origin, believed to derive from the Welsh word 'brenin' meaning 'king' or 'monarch.' This regal connection gives the name an air of nobility …

Brecon is a masculine name with Welsh geographic origins, taken from the market town and mountain range (Brecon Beacons) in southern Wales. The name evokes the rugged, natural beauty of …

A strikingly creative and unique name well worth considering, recalling the great cubist paintings of Georges Braque.

Branwyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, derived from elements meaning 'blessed raven' or 'white raven.' This lyrical name combines 'bran' (raven) with 'gwyn' (white or blessed). In Welsh …

Beven is a masculine name with Welsh and Cornish origins, likely derived from the name Bevan, which comes from the Welsh 'ab Evan' meaning 'son of Evan.' This spelling variation …

Betrys is a feminine name with Welsh origins, representing a Celtic variant of Beatrice. The traditional name Beatrice comes from Latin 'Beatrix,' meaning 'she who brings happiness' or 'blessed.' This …

The Spanish name Belén is a well-established girl name, but parents have been slower to use the English equivalent. It is beginning to come into wider use, along with …

… exceedingly rare in contemporary use, Berwynne might appeal to parents seeking a name with authentic Welsh heritage, distinctive sound patterns, and meaningful etymology, particularly those with connections to Welsh culture …

Berwynn is a masculine name with Welsh and Old English origins. It combines elements that likely mean 'fair' or 'blessed' (ber-/bar-) and 'friend' or 'joy' (wyn). Similar to names …

Berwyn is a masculine name of Welsh origin meaning 'fair' or 'blessed hill.' This distinctive name combines 'ber' (meaning hill or mound) with 'gwyn' (meaning white, fair, or blessed). Berwyn …

Bervyn is a masculine name with Welsh and Old English influences. It likely developed as a variant of names like Berwyn (a Welsh place name meaning 'white summit' or 'blessed …

Beavan is a masculine name with Welsh origins, derived from the surname Bevan, which itself comes from 'ab Evan' meaning 'son of Evan.' Evan has Hebrew roots signifying 'God is …

Arth is a masculine name with Welsh origins, derived from the word "arth" meaning "bear." It shares roots with the more common name Arthur, which also has connections to bears …

Sweet Japanese name that would work well as an alternative to the now-dated Alyssa and Marissa.

Anwynne is a feminine name of Welsh origin, derived from the elements 'an' meaning 'very' or 'highly' and 'gwyn' meaning 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed.' This gives Anwynne the lovely meaning …

Variously spelled Annalise and Annaliese as well as several other forms, this is not a modern smoosh but a traditional German combo-name with a definite Heidi-esque feel. Anna …

Short and sweet, this is the Welsh equivalent of Melody. It's currently in steady use for girls in Wales. There is also a River Alaw on the island of …

Aeddan is a masculine name of Welsh origin, a variant of the name Aidan. Derived from the Old Welsh element 'aed' meaning 'fire,' the name carries connotations of passion, warmth …

Abital is popular for boys as well as girls in Israel, but we rarely hear it here. In the Old Testament, Abital was one of King David's wives and …

Ysbel is a feminine name representing the Welsh variation of Isabel or Elizabeth. Deriving ultimately from the Hebrew 'Elisheba' meaning 'God is my oath,' this distinctively Welsh spelling preserves the …

Popular name in Japan, wouldn't work too well outside that culture.

Winefride is a feminine name with ancient Welsh origins, derived from the Welsh name Gwenfrewi, combining elements meaning 'blessed peace' or 'holy reconciliation.' It's primarily known through Saint Winefride …

An epithet for the goddess Radha as well as a name for Tulsi, the holy basil plant.

Tariku is a traditional Ethiopian name as well as that of a river in Indonesia.

The Lithuanian name for Snow White, as well as the word for "snowflake" and the snowdrop flower.

Sionyn is a rare masculine name of Welsh origin. It's a diminutive form of Siôn, the Welsh variant of John, which ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning …

Simple and pretty and user-friendly, the Welsh Sian was used by U2's Dave "the Edge" Evans for his daughter. In Welsh, it is also spelled Siân.

A beautiful Indian name that fits in well with popular names like Amaya and Aniyah, and with a beautiful meaning — perfect for a first born daughter.

Makes Severin and Severus a little less, well, severe.

This is an unusual name that fits well with other Russian names beginning to make it over to English-speaking countries.

Rugged but gentle, Rhys is the traditional Welsh spelling of this name, which can also be anglicized as Reese or Reece. Up until 2010, Reese was the preferred spelling in …

Most people will assoicate it with the well-known children's singer.

This form of the Biblical Rachel is well-used despite its somewhat counter-intuitive spelling which can make English speakers think the name should be pronounced with a k sound …

This strong name and its variations are well used in Israel.

The son of Pwyll and Rhiannon in Welsh mythology, Pryderi (which means "care; worry" in Welsh) is a central figure of the Mabinogi. Kidnapped by a mysterious beast as a …

A sky god in Greek mythology, as well a poetic name for the planet Saturn.

Pelham, a place-name surname, could work well as a first, despite its slightly arrogant air. It's what the P in P.G. Wodehouse stands for.

Very similar to the Celtic form, the Welsh variation of Patrick might freshen up this lovely, but familiar, boys' name.

Dashing Latin surname name -- but also a well-known brand of Spanish packaged foods.

This Polish spelling of Olivia is very well-loved in its native country, where it has made the top 20 most popular girl names every year for the last 24 …

More often spelled Nika, this is a well-used diminutive for the Eastern European Veronika, and there's no reason that the same principle can't apply in the West …

Neaira was an Ancient Greek courtesan, most well-known for the legal case brought against her.

An aquatic Japanese choice that would work well cross-culturally. American parents are starting to pick up on this short and sweet international choice, with over 100 baby girls in …

Milo, Miles and even Myles are all well-known in the US, but the spelling Mylo is not widely used here though it ranks among the British Top 1000 names …

Morgyn is a modern variant of the Welsh name Morgan, which means 'sea-born' or 'sea-circle.' This masculine name combines traditional roots with a contemporary spelling, giving it a …

Morganetta is a feminine elaboration of the Welsh name Morgan, which means 'sea circle' or 'bright sea.' The suffix '-etta' adds a diminutive or feminine quality, essentially meaning 'little Morgan …

Merwyn is a distinguished masculine name with Welsh and Old English origins. It derives from elements meaning 'famous' and 'friend' or possibly 'sea friend.' This ancient name was carried by …

Melwyn is a distinctive masculine name with Welsh and English roots. It appears to be a variant of Melvin (derived from the Old English name Ælfwine, meaning 'friend of the …

… form of the quietly used Welsh boy name, Meirion, this name could be considered a Welsh variant of Mariana, meaning "manly" or "related to Mars". It appears in the Welsh …