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The Persian Golnar is likely a more wearable version of this ruby-colored fruit than this Thai name. Most famously, Tuptim was the servant girl in love with the prince …

The perfect name-accessory for a little princess, though its popularity is waning.

The personification of the snow in Norse mythology, and a legendary king of Finland.

A perfectly fine Anglo surname, though we'd prefer Keaton. Oscar-winning writer-director George Seaton (Miracle on 34th Street, The Country Girl) was actually born George Stenius. 

Original Persian form of Roxana and Roxanne.

A perennially popular choice in India, where it is inextricably linked to Buddha's son. Rahul briefly ranked in the US Top 1000, from 1998 to 2004.

A perfectly fine Eastern European girls' name, tainted slightly by its use as the name of a village near Chernobyl in Ukraine that has been devastated by radiation.

The perfect Easter baby name, Pasqual (along with its variants) derive from the Latin Pascha and the Hebrew pesaḥ, relating to Easter and Passover respectively. This form is the Catalan …

Perfect as an updated namesake for Great-Uncle Neal (or Neil).

Perfect name for the child of dog enthusiasts, and much more distinctive than the trendy Connor.

Norman, perhaps because it sounds so much like the word 'normal', conjures up the image of a normal-looking guy with a normal kind of job-- not necessarily an image …

A Persian girl name with the glittery meaning of jewel, gemstone, or diamond.

Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated …

Prime pert-teenager name in midcentury TV shows, replaced by Maggie.

A Persian name with a celestial feel, Mahvash means "like the moon", or, when the symbolism of the moon is considered, the meaning can be elaborated to "beautiful like the …

A Persian name with a bright and poetic meaning, Mahtab is popular in Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan. Predominantly used on girls, it is sometimes used on boys too, notably in …

A perky African name with a downright charming meaning.

A Persian name with an evocative meaning, Jahan was notably borne by the 17th century Indian emperor, Shah Jahan, who commissioned the Taj Mahal for his wife Mumtaz. Associated with …

The Persian goddess of sacrifice, also linked to marriage, oaths, and love.

A Persian name with a pretty meaning and a dignified sound, Golnar is floral and fruity with orange-red hues. Notable bearers include businesswoman, Golnar Khosrowshahi and singer Golnar Shahyar …

This perky Irish nickname originated as a short form of Fintan, an ancient saint's name. The most notable bearer today is actress Finty Williams (born Tara Cressida Frances), daughter …

Heavily perfumed word name that peaked a few years ago.

In Persian culture Esmat (also spelled Ismat) can be a masculine or feminine name. In the West, Esmat could be a refreshing and cosmopolitan take on the more familiar Esme.

This perfume name, undoubtedly a takeoff on the French word for pretty, has somehow wafted into the girls' lexicon. Too commercial.

A perennial favorite in the Czech Republic, Eliška has been the Number 1 name since 2011.

Unlike perennials William, John and James, Edward is a classic that moves in and out of fashion. This royal Anglo-Saxon standard has benefited in recent years from the popularity …

A perennial classic in the Netherlands, short-and-sweet Dirk is starting to feel like a fresher alternative to cousin Derek.

This Persian girl's name is composed of the elements Del, meaning "heart", and Aram, meaning "calm". The name has been used in several classic Persian poems.

Singer Perry is long gone, but the beautiful northern Italian lake, best known these days as one of the homes of George Clooney, conjures up a clear and tranquil image.

The perfect Latin-accented hero name to honor labor activist César Chavez.

A perfect example of what a difference a single letter can make. Add an 'a' to the ho-hum Cathy and you have the old name for China, often used …

Though perhaps not as currently stylish as Ruby, Jade, or Pearl, Amber has a colorful history (remember the notorious Forever Amber heroine?). Unfortunately, it does come with the "Amber Alert …

Many Puerto Rican girl names with an extra H are variations of Basque names, such as Nahiara, a form of Naiara, and Ainhara, which comes from Ainara. There is a …

The personified spirit of death mists, the clouding of the eyes preceding death —Achlys also may have been a goddess of deadly poisons.

Derived from Persian zarin "golden", Zarina is a strong and sparkling name used in multiple languages, including Kazakh, Urdu and Malay. It was the name of an ancient Scythian queen …

An old Persian name meaning "golden" or "shining like gold". Today, the short form Zari is often used as a standalone.

There is perhaps no more fitting name for your brand-new baby than Walid, which means "newborn." It is derived from the Arabic word walada, meaning "to give birth."

The Greek personification of summer, depicted as a winged youth holding grain in one hand and a sickle in the other.

An English, Persian, and Turkish transcription of Arabic Safaa or Safaa', Safa is a a serene but strong choice and has proved popular among Muslim parents in the UK. Spritually …

A popular Persian name, Reza stems from the Arabic word ridan which translates to "satisfaction, approval", though more figuratively, it may refer to being content with God's will and …

Praxis makes perfect? Though this mythological name sounds boyish, it's a female name, an equivalent for Aphrodite.

Variation of Perez.

The water, period.

This ethereal Persian name comes from the word for "butterfly". Parvana is the Azerbaijani form.

An elegant Persian name with a positive meaning. Ümi̇d, Umit, Umid and Umed are variations of the name.

Cute in Persian, verboten here.

Motoko Kusanagi, perhaps the best known association to the name, is a character from the sci-fi anime and manga series The Ghost in the Shell. She's a strong …

This once perfectly respectable surname has suffered decades of abuse, not least by Jerry Lewis's character in the fifties. NFL running back Melvin Gordon stars for the Los Angeles …

More familiar perhaps as Ludivine or Ludwina, this name is the Walloon feminine form of the Old Germanic name Leutwin. With its friendly meaning and a sound that is both …

Lansing is perhaps best known as the state capital of Michigan, which was named after the town of Lansing, New York. The original Lansing was named in honor of John …