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A theatrical and poetic feeling choice with the cool, mystical meaning "iron, sword", Ferruccio derives from the Latin Ferrutius, itself a saintly choice. Notable bearers have included the founder and …

Ultimately derived from the Arabic awliya, Evliya is a Turkish name from the Ottoman period, that may be interpreted to mean "saint", "mahatma", "guardian", or "holy person". It is most …

Erzsébet, a Hungarian form of Elizabeth, has a lot of historical significance in its native country - being the native name of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, the infamous countess and serial …

Cidney is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Sydney. Originally a place name and surname derived from French Saint-Denis (the patron saint of Paris), it evolved …

Bojan — also spelled Boyan in Bulgaria — could be a unique pathway to the hip nickname Bo. Bojan also doubles as a Saint name, and footballer Bojan Krkić Jr is a …

Derived from the Germanic element badu "battle" combined with Old Norse hildr "battle", this name belonged to a 7th-century English saint who became queen of the Franks after being …

Yes, it happens. Some cultures even bestow names based on days baby is born or to honor a saint which has that day as 'his'. So, born on Christmas...

… Veryan") is a Cornish corruption of Severian, which is itself a corrupted form of the saint’s name Symphorian, to whom the village church at Veryan is dedicated. The saint …

Ursella is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'ursa' meaning 'bear.' It's a variant of Ursula, which gained recognition through Saint Ursula, a legendary British princess. Ursella …

… origins, derived from the word theokleia meaning "glory of God" or "God's fame". A saintly choice, it was borne by a 1st-century follower of Saint Paul who angered …

Sydnye represents a distinctive feminine spelling variation of Sydney, a name with geographical roots tracing back to the Norman French place name Saint-Denis and later associated with the famous …

Sydnie is a modern feminine variant spelling of Sydney/Sidney, a name with Anglo-Saxon origins derived from French place names combining 'Saint Denis' or from Old English elements meaning …

Romanian form of Stylianos, the name of a 7th-century hermit from Adrianopolis in Asia Minor who is regarded as a patron saint of children.

Jewish parents in particular may be drawn to this quiet, composed name of the first king of Israel and the name of Saint Paul before his conversion. In modern times …

… It may be a shortened form of Santiago (Spanish for Saint James) or Santos (meaning "saints" in Spanish and Portuguese). Alternatively, it could derive from the Catalan word for "saints …

… combines elements of 'San' (saint) and 'Juana' (the feminine form of Juan/John), essentially meaning 'Saint Jane' or 'Saint Joan.' This name honors Saint Joan (Santa Juana) in Catholic tradition …

Peter is derived from the Greek Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." One of the most important figures in the Christian hagiography is Saint Peter, keeper of the Gates of Heaven …

A rare and mystical sounding name, but with the familiar element of Dora, this name has been borne by a 4th century saint and by the 19th century Russian opera …

Also spelled as Gwenaella and Gwenaëla, this is a rare, elaborated form of Gwenael, a Breton name borne by a 6th-century saint. Made up of the elements gwenn meaning …

Gellart is a masculine name with potential Germanic or Hungarian roots, possibly derived from names like Gelert or Gellért. In Hungarian history, Saint Gellért was an important 11th-century missionary …

A name with several distinguished namesakes: the wife of ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a famous Italian opera singer, and two Catholic saints--making it both substantial and unusual.

Dionysius derives from Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, revelry and fertility. This Romanized spelling has been used for poets, soldiers, and saints throughout the centuries, but is hardly ever …

Diego Alberto combines two classic Hispanic names, creating a strong masculine compound name with deep cultural roots. Diego derives from Santiago (Saint James) and has Spanish origins meaning 'supplanter' or …

Although it has come to sound Irish, Dennis is one of the most widely-used French names (St. Denis is the patron saint of France) and harks back even further …

Cydnie is a feminine name that offers a distinctive spelling variation of Sydney. While traditionally derived from a French place name meaning 'Saint Denis' or possibly from an Old English …

… Crispin, a masculine name with Latin origins meaning 'curly-haired.' The name traces back to Saint Crispin, a 3rd-century martyr who is the patron saint of shoemakers. This alternative …

Cordula is a feminine name with ancient Latin origins, derived from 'cor' or 'cordis,' meaning 'heart.' This elegant name gained prominence through Saint Cordula, a legendary companion of Saint Ursula …

Calixto is known in Spain as the name of three popes, one of whom was the martyr, Callixtus I, regarded as a saint. Calixto has a lot of energy and …

A spirited sounding name that comes from the Latin name and word, Vitalis, meaning "of life". It was the name of several early saints and can be a surname too.

A paramour of Alexander the Great and the heroine of a Jules Massenet opera based on the life of a fourth century Egyptian saint, this name is nothing if not …

… from 'theocleia' meaning 'glory of God.' It gained prominence through Saint Thecla, a follower of Saint Paul in early Christian tradition and one of the earliest female saints. The Tekla …

Tecla is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from the Greek name Thekla, which means 'glory of God.' It gained prominence through Saint Thecla, a legendary early Christian saint …

… sounding name is belonged to St. Swithun, an Anglo-Saxon bishop known as the patron saint of Winchester and of the weather — making him the saint to pray to during …

Sophrona is an American variation of Sophronia, the feminine version of Sophronius, which is an Ancient Greek name meaning sensible and self-controlled. Saint Sophronius was a 7th Century leader …

A mix of Santiago with the popular ending of Gabriel, Ezekiel, and Eliel, Santiel is a modern choice, which could be interpreted as "saint of God", a meaning that may …

Santenna is a feminine name with a modern, inventive quality. It appears to be a contemporary creation possibly combining elements of 'Santa' (meaning 'saint' or 'holy' in various Romance languages …

… Santiago, a masculine name with Spanish origins. Santiago traditionally comes from the Spanish form of Saint James (Sant Iago), one of Jesus's apostles and the patron saint of Spain …

Mingo is a cute nickname of the Spanish version of Dominic. It's not to be confused with Mungo, the name of the patron saint of Glasgow.

An even more dramatic derivative of the Latin name Maximus, which belonged to a Roman emperor as well as a 6th century French saint. An adventurous route to Max.

The French Miley? This trendy choice from Brittany, which is pronounced either as Miley or May-lee, is related to the traditional (male) saint's name Mael, traditionally feminized as …

Leocadia marries a mix of sounds: the strength of a lion, with a rhythmic Latin ending. St. Leocadia was an early martyred Spanish saint, and "La Leocadia" is a famous …

Junina is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil, it relates to the 'Festa Junina' (June Festival) celebrating saints Anthony, John, and Peter. It also …

Ignác is the Hungarian and Czech form of Ignatius, a name of Latin origin meaning "fiery" or "ardent." The name gained prominence through Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of …

This venerable name was introduced to England by the Normans after the conquest of 1066 and was relatively common during the Middle Ages. Saint Gervase, a Christian martyr from Milan …

Think the letter X is always cool in names? Meet Eudoxia. An ancient name with a great meaning, associated with a number of saints and Byzantine royals. You might also …

Not to be confused with Eudoxia, Eudocia is a Greek name with a pleasant meaning, and also the name of a 5th century saint.

One of the rarest Bert names, Engelbert has been used at least since the time of Charlemagne and is the name of several saints. But mostly, it's impossible not …

Eloy is a masculine name of Spanish origin derived from the Latin name 'Eligius,' meaning 'chosen' or 'elected.' It has historical ties to Saint Eligius, a 7th-century goldsmith who …

Elined is a feminine Welsh name with ancient roots, derived from the Welsh word for 'idol' or 'image.' In Welsh mythology and history, Saint Elined (also known as Saint Almedha …

Eirene, modernized to Irene, was the Greek goddess of peace. Eirene or Irene was also the name of an early empress and several saints.