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A nouveau elaboration of Arya that may have also been influenced by the rise of -ani ending names such as Leilani.

An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.

Zenobius is a masculine name of ancient Greek origin, derived from the elements 'Zeus' (the supreme Greek god) and 'bios' meaning 'life', thus signifying 'life of Zeus' or 'living through …

An invented name most notably borne by Winnaretta Singer, heiress to the Singer sewing machine fortune. Singer spent most of her life in Paris after marrying Prince Louis de Scey …

Most familiar as the surname of the handsome anti-hero of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mr Darcy’s rival in both life and love. He has a brief …

Vitka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, typically functioning as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'vita' meaning 'life,' such as Viktoria or Viktoriya. This short form …

… with possible Germanic or Latin roots. It may be related to the Latin 'vita' meaning 'life,' or could be a variant of Vida, which directly means 'life' in several Slavic …

Vena is a concise feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Latin word 'vena' meaning 'vein,' symbolizing life's vital essence, or possibly from a shortened …

An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.

Thanasis is a Greek masculine name, primarily used as a diminutive or familiar form of Athanasios, which means 'immortal' or 'eternal life.' The name has deep roots in Greek Orthodox …

How do you spell Teresa? Teresa, the simpler phonetic form of this name, was the most popular variation for its early life, when it was used exclusively in Spain and …

Peaceful, calm, and untroubled: these are qualities parents may be hoping for, either on their parenting journey or in their child’s life. The name Serenity encapsulates these hopes, conjuring …

Senda is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish, it means "path" or "way," suggesting guidance and direction in life. It also appears in Japanese, where different kanji …

A quaint and quirky flower name, until recently considered a bit too prim for most American classrooms but brought back to life in recent years by the attractive character of …

Phylliss is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Phyllis, which derives from the ancient Greek word 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf.' In Greek mythology, Phyllis was a Thracian princess …

Patrin is a truly unusual yet easily comprehended choice. In Romani culture, Patrin refers to the signs and markers that were left behind for other travellers to follow. Piles of …

Or Chayim is a masculine Hebrew name with profound spiritual significance. The name combines 'Or' meaning 'light' with 'Chayim' meaning 'life,' creating the beautiful meaning 'light of life' or 'light …

An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.

Moria was a nymph, sister of Tylus, who played a role in a very complicated story involving a serpent and a life-giving plant. It sounds like and will often …

Ealair is the Gaelic form of Hilary, making McKellar an inventive way to honor a Hilary, Hillary, or Ellery in your life.

Maro is an ancient saints' name -- he was an Italian follower of St. Flavia and was martyred -- rarely used in modern life. The name Maro may stem from the Roman …

Now the best-selling version of this infinitely varied name, Makayla incorporates the also-popular Kayla. Makayla and Mikayla have now left the original Michaela far behind.

Liwy is an uncommon feminine name that may have originated as a diminutive form of names containing the element "liv" (meaning "life" in Scandinavian languages) or as a variant spelling …

Sounds like a Lewis variant, but in actual fact the surname-turned-first-name Lewin derives from the Old English name Leofwine, meaning "dear friend".

Karleigh is a modern feminine name that emerged as a creative variation of Carla or Karly, combining elements with the popular '-leigh' suffix. This contemporary name gained modest popularity in …

Joleigh is a contemporary feminine name that combines elements of traditional names like Jo (from Josephine or Joanna) with the popular '-leigh' suffix that emerged in American naming trends of …

Jayce, which probably started out as an abbreviation of names like Jason, with the 'y' borrowed from Jayden, now has a life of its own, making a strong showing on …

Huxleigh blends literary sophistication with modern styling, combining associations with the intellectual Huxley family (particularly author Aldous Huxley) and the trending '-leigh' suffix. The name has English origins, with 'Hux …

An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.

An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.

A mythological choice, Heiðrún is a nanny goat in Norse legend, who eats from the tree of Læraðr (the tree of life) and provides mead to those who've died …

Heidrun, which is occasionally used in modern Europe, was the name of a mythological goat who nibbled from the tree of life, transforming her milk into mead. You might think …

Also spelled as Freydís, this Norse and Icelandic name appears in Norse mythology, borne by Viking warrior and half-sister of Lief Erikson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir. While Freda and Freya are …

Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.

Fairleigh is an uncommon masculine name with English origins, likely derived from a surname or place name combining 'fair' (beautiful) and 'leigh' (meadow or clearing). This toponymic name carries pleasant …

Evelena is a feminine name that elaborates on the classic Eve with romantic suffixes. It combines the simplicity of Eve (meaning 'life' in Hebrew) with melodic ending elements found in …

Endellion is the name of an early saint who was a daughter of King Brychan and goddaughter of King Arthur whose life is commemorated by the Cornish village of St …

Born is an uncommon masculine name with profound symbolic meaning. As a name, it evokes themes of beginning, emergence, and new life—literally meaning 'carried' or 'brought into existence.' This …

Blakelie is a modern masculine name that appears to be a creative blend of Blake with a decorative suffix '-lie' or '-leigh.' Blake itself is an English surname meaning 'dark …

Bexleigh is a modern feminine name that combines the place name Bexley (a borough in Greater London, England) with the trendy '-leigh' suffix that has become popular in contemporary naming …

This fabulous Indian name comes to us via nineteenth century Indian author and reformer Behramji Malabari. Malabri devoted most of his life to advocating for the rights of women and …

A popular name in medieval Scotland, it can be found in the surname Macbeth, meaning "son of Beathan" or "son of life." In later years it was increasingly anglicized as …

The Greek form of Alcestis, a princess from Greek mythology who sacrificed herself for her husband and was brought back to life. A notable namesake is Alkistis Protopsalti, one of …

The Biblical Addar was a son of King Bela. This obscure name is simple and strong and well-suited to modern life. It feels almost like a cross between Adlai …

Zohaan is a modern masculine name with roots in Persian and Arabic languages. It likely relates to concepts of 'universe,' 'world,' or 'life,' depending on the specific etymology. Some interpretations …

Viviane is one of a cluster of names that may or may not be related. They include the Latin Viviana, which means life, and its modern forms Vivian and the …

Veeta is a rare feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Vita, which stems from Latin meaning 'life,' suggesting vitality and energy. Alternatively, it could …

Romaric was derived from the German elements hrôm, meaning "fame," and rîcja, "strong." It's the name of an obscure Frankish saint who left his life as a courtier to …

The Book of Psalms is an important and lyrical piece of Christian and Jewish scripture. While Psalm (singular) is now a gold-leafed celebrity baby name, Psalms still feels spiritual …

The name of a provincial king in Arthurian legend, who almost defeats Arthur in single combat, until Merlin intervenes to save Arthur's life. Pellinore then becomes a companion of …