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A familiar choice in Japan, Kazuo is known more globally due to award winning writer, Kazuo Ishiguro, whose works include Never Let Me Go, The Remains of the Day, and …

The o ending and the positive meaning in many languages makes this a winner, and with the feminine Vera making a surprise return, and the new love for the letter …

If you like the Finn names and love James Joyce, Finnegan is extremely winning. Will & Grace 's Eric McCormack chose the Finnigan spelling for his son. And of course Finnegan …

For anyone seeking a more unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner. Notable namesakes include the great Italian opera composer Scarlatti and the influential physicist Alessandro Volta, known …

Victorin is a feminine name derived from the Latin 'victor,' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner.' It represents a feminine form of Victor or Victorian, though in some contexts it may also …

Simple and worldly, popular and carrying two positive meanings in two diverse cultures. A winner prime for wider use.

Victorio is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner.' This name represents triumph and success, carrying powerful associations with victory. Victorio is the Italian …

If Banjo can be a name, why not Piano? Could be inspired by prize-winning architect Renzo Piano.

This surname related to Clement is strongly associated with Major League pitcher Roger Clemens, winner of more Cy Young awards than any other pitcher in baseball history, and has a …

Most recognizable as the name of London-born, America-raised author Jhumpa Lahiri. The award-winning writer was born Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri, but her Kindergarten teacher insisted she go by …

Desmond is a sophisticated and debonair name, with noble ties to 1984 Nobel Peace Prize-winning Bishop Desmond Tutu, and with some great nicknames: Des/Dez, Desi/Dezi. Another notable …

Victorien is a sophisticated masculine French name derived from the Latin 'victor,' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner.' It's essentially the French variant of Victorian, carrying connotations of triumph and success …

Victorin is a masculine name derived from Victor, which comes from Latin meaning "conqueror" or "winner." This elegant variation adds a French flair to the classic name with its distinctive …

Eyvind is a masculine name of Old Norse origin, derived from elements meaning 'island' and 'winner' or 'conqueror.' This ancient Scandinavian name dates back to Viking times and appears in …

One of our favorite guest bloggers is best-selling, prize-winning thriller writer JEFF ABBOTT, whose recently released novel Adrenaline is receiving accolades across the national mediascape.  To commemorate his …

By Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain From Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil’ Kim to a previously anonymous mom in Alaska, some parents are thinking big when it comes to baby names …

With the fashions for tree names, place names, and nickname names, Derry is a three-way winner. The unusual Irish Derry was given to zero babies of either gender in …

A geographical name that does the samba...and was also borne by a Celtic saint: a winning combination. Well used in the Creole community.

If you want a pan-Scandinavian name with energy and style that could have been a winner, if not for the sound-alike water filtration company Brita.

Vittore is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name 'Victor,' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner.' This powerful name carries the same triumphant connotations as its Latin root …

Hoke is a surname name with a Southern feel, thanks to Morgan Freeman's character in the Oscar-winning movie Driving Miss Daisy. Parents may have passed this name by …

Victa is an uncommon masculine name with potential Latin origins, possibly derived from 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner'. This rare variation may have emerged as an alternative spelling of Victor …

Victoriano is a masculine name of Latin origin, representing an elaborated form of Victor, meaning "conqueror" or "winner." Popular in Spanish-speaking countries and communities, the name carries historical significance …

Wina is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Indonesian, it can mean 'victory' or 'winner,' derived from similar roots as the English word 'win.' In some Native …

A pretty and unusual path to the nickname Mira. Mira is the main character in Nobel Prize-winner Federico Mistral's poem of the same name. Mireya Moscoso was Panama …

Chiara is a lovely and romantic Italian name that's familiar but not widely used here: a real winner. You might consider Chiara instead of Claire, Clara, Cara, or even …

A dapper English surname derived from the Old English personal name Hunwine "bear friend", which comes with winning nickname Win.

Vitya is a masculine Russian diminutive of Viktor, a name derived from the Latin 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner'. In Russian culture, diminutives like Vitya express familiarity, affection, and closeness …

Elliot (which boasts several spellings depending upon how many 'l's or 't's you want to use) is a winner -- it has the ideal quality of being neither too …

Bjorn is one of the most recognizable Scandinavian names, thanks in large part to tennis great Björn Borg, winner of five consecutive Wimbledon singles titles and six French opens and …

Vitor is a masculine name of Portuguese and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name 'Victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner'. This powerful name carries connotations of triumph, success, and achievement …

Finnick has risen to prominence as a first name via The Hunger Games, in which Finnick Odair was a winner of the games. A wearable literary creation, Finnick was given …

Both offbeat and upbeat, this evocative traditional Irish name that runs through Celtic mythology is known here via award-winning novelist Cormac McCarthy (born Charles). The author's adopted name …

Wictor is a masculine name that represents an alternative spelling of Victor, which comes from Latin meaning "conqueror" or "winner." This variant spelling with 'W' instead of 'V' reflects Germanic …

One of the few French words/names not attractive to the American ear. It's pronounced moo-gay, not a winner on either syllable. Alternatives: Liliane, Lily, Lilou, Manon.

Idony is the Norse goddess of springtime and eternal youth, and this variation is both rare and straightforward, a winning combination.

Azumi is both a Japanese given name and a surname. It was used as the title of an award winning manga series that ran between 1994 and 2008 and is …

Victor Manuel combines two classic names with rich histories across multiple cultures. Victor, from Latin meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner,' has ancient Roman roots and a strong presence in Christianity. Manuel …

Victoro is a masculine name that appears to be a variation of Victor, which has Latin origins meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner.' The addition of the 'o' at the end gives …

Bronwen is widespread in Wales, but still rare enough here to sound somewhat international — we think Bronwen is a real winner. (Note: the Bronwyn spelling is an Anglicization, since the …

Himawari is the Japanese word for sunflower and modern word name. The most famous bearer is Himawari Akaho, a silver-medal-winning basketball player from Japan. Himawari is more frequently …

Durant's meaning signifies staying power, a good quality to impart to your child. Notables with the surname Durant include Pulitzer Prize-winning authors Will and Ariel Durant, most famous …

This attractive Scottish surname choice, has a certain amount of glamour thanks to feisty British-born red-haired forties Academy Award winner Greer Garson, who was born Eileen Evelyn Greer …

Eudora is the name of five minor goddesses of Greek mythology and a major goddess (in the person of Pulitzer Prize-winning Eudora Welty) of modern American literature. Eudora is …

Elspeth is one of those names that never quite made it out of the British Isles--particularly Scotland, but possesses a winningly childlike charm. Elspeth was used by Sir Walter …

This name has a hauntingly appropriate meaning for its most famous bearer, Pakistani women and children's right activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner, Malala Yousefzai. The name itself is …

The African name Ayan was first seen on the US Top 1000 for boys in 2014. It's both simple and distinctive, a winning combination.

Victer is a masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Victor, which comes from Latin 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional name …

Vítor is a masculine name of Portuguese and Brazilian origin, equivalent to the more familiar Victor. Derived from Latin 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner,' it carries strong associations with triumph …

Atticus, with its trendy Roman feel combined with the upstanding, noble image of Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, is a real winner among boy names. Atticus entered the …