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Also spelled Thomaïs, this is a Greek feminine form of Thomas, borne by an obscure 10th-century saint.

Most commonly used as a given name in Russia and Ukraine, Terenya is a variation of the saintly Teresa. Terena and Terenia are two more variations.

Santiago Alexander combines two powerful names from different cultural traditions. Santiago is a Spanish name meaning 'Saint James,' derived from Latin 'Sanctus Iacobus.' It's popular throughout the Spanish-speaking …

Peran is a masculine name with Cornish origins, derived from 'Piran' - the name of Cornwall's most famous saint. In Cornish tradition, Saint Piran is considered the patron saint of …

This was the name of a 2nd-century BC king of Bactria. It was also borne by Saint Pantaleon – also called Panteleimon, as in Lyra's daemon in the His …

The current wife of Donald Trump, Slovenian model Melania Knauss, brought this pretty version to the fore. Saint Melania was an heiress who freed thousands of enslaved people.

A cute and fresh way to get to Max, this was the name of a sixth century saint. Maxence is a Top 100 boys' name in France, but largely unknown …

… one feminine form of the names derived from the ancient Roman Marcellus. There was a Saint Marcellina who was a 4th century virgin and the only sister of Saint Ambrose.

A strong, powerful choice, ancestor of the modern Superboy Names. Knut is the name of the patron saint of Denmark; Knute Rockne was a legendary Notre Dame football coach. Knute …

Katherine is one of the oldest, most diverse, and all-around best names: it's powerful, feminine, royal, saintly, classic, popular, and adaptable. Long one of the top girls' names …

Another Spanish boys' name that relates to a goddess, the Egyptian Isis. San Isidro is the patron saint of Madrid.

Hereswith is a rare name that comes to us from the dark ages. She was a Northumbrian saint, whose more famous sister, Hilda, was the Abbess at Whitby and patron …

Desiderio was the full name of the Cuban bandleader who famously Loved Lucy. There was also a Saint Desiderio. Major attraction: the great nickname Desi.

Cyran is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the name of Saint Cyran (originally Sigerannus), a 7th-century French abbot. Alternatively, it could be …

A cute Welsh name with a strong meaning. This was the name of a 6th-century Welsh saint who founded Caergybi, or Holyhead in English. Welsh pop start Ian "H …

Pronounced ko-LUM, this sophisticated name associated with the symbol of peace, was borne by several French saints and martyrs.

Cosmopolitan European form of the Greek name Aristides, as worn by an ancient statesman and an early saint.

Elaborate and feminine, Anastasia still carries the image of a tragic Russian princess and several saints. Still, Anastasia is being seen as a more viable and popular option. Here are …

One of the most classic girls names around, Elizabeth has been worn by queens and saints, politicians and celebrities. Here are some alternatives!

Has been used in the past by parents wishing to invoke the blessing and protection of all the saints, also given to boys born on November 1, All Saints' Day.

Santanna is a feminine name that blends religious reverence with melodic beauty. Likely derived from 'Santa Ana' or 'Saint Anne,' it honors Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary in …

Georgian feminine form of Ninos, which may come from the name of the ancient Assyrian city of Nineveh. Saint Nino introduced Christianity to Georgia in the 4th century.

The popular Irish name Muireann comes from a mythical mermaid who was tranformed into a woman by a saint. Pronunciation is like the surname of the actress Helen Mirren, but …

Merran is a name that feels like a real name but is more a variation on the ancient saint's name Mirin which has morphed through several spelling variations and …

A sleek, more elaborate alternative to Maxine, Maxeline is a rare name of French origin, derived from the saintly name Maxellende. St. Maxellende is the patron saint of the visually …

Malcalm appears to be a variant spelling of Malcolm, a masculine name of Scottish origin meaning 'devotee of Saint Columba' or 'follower of Columba.' The traditional Malcolm derives from Scottish …

Kassiani, also spelled Kasiani or Cassiane, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Kassiani, traditionally sung on …

Kasiani, also spelled Kassiani or Cassiane, is an ancient Greek name best known as the name of a saint famous as a hymnographer. The Hymn of Kasiani, traditionally sung on …

Originating from the Greek name Hieronymos, via the English form, Jerome, Jeronim is the Croatian form of this Saint name.

Dearbhla along with its Anglicized form Dervla are both well-used in modern Ireland. There was a medieval Saint Dearbhla. The spelling Deirbhile is also used.

Colman is best known as the name of the mustard, but is also the name of several Irish saints. The Colman spelling is less widely used than Coleman, which is …

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 …

A stylish French name which ultimately derives from Adelaide, via the Occitan form Azalaïs. It was borne by Saint Marie-Azélie Guérin, also called Zélie, the mother of Thérèse of …

Antiago is a masculine name with possible Spanish or Portuguese influences, potentially derived as a variation of Santiago (Saint James) or a creative combination of names like Antonio and Diego …

Ailbhe is a unisex Irish name that has appeared throughout Irish history, borne by a 6th-century (male) saint, and by a female warrior of Fianna, a legendary group of …

Affra is an uncommon feminine name with ancient origins. It derives from Latin and is historically connected to Saint Afra (or Affra), a 3rd-century Christian martyr from Augsburg, Germany …

Zyta is a feminine name with Polish origins, derived from the Latin name Zita. The name is connected to Saint Zita of Lucca, a 13th-century Italian saint who was …

Zosimus is a quirky Z starting name with a long history. It has been the name of several early saints and a pope, as well as the Byzantine author of …

… afloat with a rooster and a dog. According to legend, the saint's body washed up intact in southern France. Saint Torpes or Tropez is the patron saint of sailors.

Also spelled as Swithun, this rare choice was notably borne by a 9th-century bishop who became the patron saint of Winchester (England) and of the weather. Said to be …

An Icelandic variation of Sunniva, which is itself a Scandinavian form of the Old English Sunngifu, Sunnefa is a saintly and sunny choice. Used occasionally in Iceland, it is more …

Santigo is a variant spelling of Santiago, a masculine name with Spanish origins. The traditional name Santiago combines 'Sant' (saint) and 'Iago' (an old form of Jacob), essentially meaning 'Saint …

Santiago Gael combines two distinct cultural traditions into a melodious compound masculine name. Santiago, of Spanish origin, means 'Saint James' and references the patron saint of Spain, carrying religious significance …

Sandiago is a rare masculine name that appears to be a variation of Santiago, which has Spanish origins meaning "Saint James." Santiago itself comes from the Latin "Sanctus Iacobus." The …

Rufus is a rumpled, redheaded (it was the nickname for red-haired King William) ancient Roman name popular with saints and singers (e.g. Rufus Wainwright); now, Rufus is on …

This image of this distinguished Anglo-Scottish surname, drawn from the French place name of the ancient castle of Saint Foi de Montgomery, is rapidly shifting from fusty and formal …

The Spanish form of Milady, a title name to fit in with the likes of Princess, Reina, Queenie, and Saint, Mileidys may also be spelled as Mileidis. A notable bearer …

Liliosa, one of the most extravagant forms of the ever-more-popular and varied Lily family, is an ancient saint's name that's a perfect candidate for revival by …

Rather imperious as a baby name, but has an interesting history. Imperia is the name of an obscure French saint, also known as Impère and Impérie, also borne by the …

This Italian surname makes an unlikely choice, but it has seen some use owing to its status as a saint's name. It was borne by Maria Teresa Goretti, who …