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Vivaldi is closely linked with the Italian Baroque composer Antonio Vivaldi, best known for the Four Seasons. His surname is derived from vita, the Latin word for "life."

A cognate of Omar and Umar, Umair is an Arabic name with a bright, and distinctive end sound. Also spelled Umayr, it is associated with prosperity, long life, and thriving,

This lovely and lilting Hawaiian name is among our favorite girl names beginning with U and could make a rare alternative to the likes of Kalani or Leilani. Notably borne …

Tsunami is a Japanese word, derived from the elements tsu meaning "harbor," and nami, "wave." It was first used as a name in 2004 and 2005, then left the charts …

Sadah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from the word 'sa'adah' meaning 'happiness' or 'felicity.' This elegant name carries connotations of joy and contentment in life. While …

Nyle is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Nile, referring to the famous Egyptian river, which carries connotations of life-giving properties …

Once an upper-class British surname conjuring up the epic poetry of John Milton, it then descended to the antics of "Uncle Miltie" Berle, and now has left the stage …

French version of Leah, currently popular with French-speaking parents. In this spelling, it looks pleasingly like the female equivalent of Leo (or Léo), and sounds like Leia.

This variation of the surname Loeb works even better than the original as a first name, though any child named Loew will inevitably have to endure a lifetime's worth …

Leyre is an important name in Navarre, Spain, as it is both the name of a mountain and an ancient monastery. It is derived from the Basque Leire, of uncertain …

God of fertility in Latvian mythology. Jumis is responsible for ensuring a good harvest — he lives in the fields and the last of the crop would be left for him …

Jacen is a modern masculine name that emerged in popular culture through the Star Wars expanded universe, where it was the name of Han Solo and Princess Leia's son …

Angliziced form of the Cornish name Ia. According to legend, the Cornish saint Ia was an Irish princess who sailed across the sea to Cornwall on a leaf. She was …

Hiam is best known as the name of Hiam Abbass — a Palestinian actress and director currently in Succession. It make come from the Arabic word haya meaning "life" or from …

Ewa is a feminine name primarily used in Polish culture as a variant of Eve or Eva. Its origins trace back to the Hebrew name Chavah, meaning 'life' or 'living …

Evoleht appears to be an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain origins. It might be a modern invented name or possibly derived from Estonian, where 'leht' means 'leaf' or 'page …

Evie Grace combines two lovely feminine names with distinct histories. Evie is a diminutive of Eve or names containing 'ev' like Evelyn, deriving from Hebrew meaning 'life' or 'living one …

Evette could be considered a spelling variation of the French Yvette, a feminization of Yves, which has a botanical meaning, or a pet form of Eve, meaning life. About 50 …

Eveleen is a feminine name of Irish origin, serving as a variant of Evelyn or a diminutive form of Eve. The name combines the Hebrew "Eve" (meaning "life" or "living …

Emileigh is a contemporary feminine spelling variation of Emily, which derives from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'industrious' or 'striving.' This creative spelling incorporates the popular '-leigh' ending that …

Diogo is the much-less-known brother of Diego, both forms of James, which is itself a form of the Biblical Jacob. And Diego itself probably started life as a …

This English word name might seem like a strange choice, but it could reflect a parent's desire for their child to be able to cope with anything life brings …

An unusual French diminutive for Catherine, Catiche is the nickname given to Princess Katerina Mamontov in Tolstoy’s War and Peace, and was also used for the real-life Grand …

Also written Arsinoë, this name appears both in Ancient Egyptian mythology and history, belonging to several queens of the Ptolemaic dynasty. It derives from Greek arsis "rise, lift" and nous …

Aolanis is an uncommon feminine name with an ethereal, melodic quality. Likely a modern creation, it may draw inspiration from Hawaiian naming traditions (similar to names like Leilani) or could …

This name ultimately comes from the Sanskrit amṛta, literally meaning "immortal", though within Hindu tradition, it is also associated with a drink or nectar that grants eternal life. Other forms …

A zippy and spirited name and a feminine form of Vivaldo, this name possibly originates from the Germanic Wigbald meaning "bold, brave warrior" and the Latin Vitale meaning "life". Associated …

Urraca was the name of many infantas and queens of several medieval Iberian kingdoms (most notably Leon). Despite its royal roots, Urraca is one of the names best left to …

Tyleigh is a feminine name that represents a modern, feminized variant of Tyler. Tyler itself originated as an English occupational surname meaning 'tile maker' or 'tile layer.' The 'leigh' ending …

Rosalie hit its apex in 1938 and then slid straight downhill until it fell off the U.S. Top 1000 completely in the 1980s, only to spring back to life …

Phylida is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Phyllis or possibly Philida. The name traces back to Greek origins, derived from 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf,' and …

On "Sex and the City," Magda was the elderly nanny from the old country -- which is what this name sounds like. While Magdalene and Magdalena are enjoying fresh life, Magda …

Liv combines the succinct charm of a nickname—people might assume it's short for Olivia—with the solidity of being a classic stand-alone Scandinavian name with a life …

Lellia is a delicate feminine name with classical roots. It likely derives from ancient Roman family names like Laelius or may be connected to Lelia, a variant of Leila, which …

Lehlani is a beautiful feminine name with Hawaiian influences, though it appears to be a modern variation or combination. It likely derives from elements of Hawaiian names like 'Leilani' (heavenly …

The father of Oedipus in Greek mythology, a king of Thebes and husband of Jocasta. After hearing a prophecy that he would be killed by his son, Laius left the …

Kenzleigh is a contemporary feminine name representing the modern trend of combining traditional names with fashionable suffixes. Likely derived from the name Mackenzie or Kenzie with the popular '-leigh' ending …

A trendy and fashionable-sounding Romanian name with rich history. There was a mythical Romanian princess with the name, and it was also a name used by real-life Romanian …

An appealing Hawaiian name which belongs to a town, river and bay on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley …

Gofraidh, pronounced guffry and sometimes Anglicized to Gotty, Gorry, or Geoffrey, was once a popular name, particularly among the O'Kane family. But in 1880 one Gofraidh MacCionnaith left a …

Glinda is famous as the name of the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz, invented by author L. Frank Baum. but has there ever been a real life, non …

Evelene is a lovely feminine name that serves as a variant of Evelyn or an elaboration of Eve. Its roots trace back to the Hebrew name Chava, meaning 'life' or …

Eva Rose pairs the classic name Eva with the eternally popular floral middle name Rose, creating a timeless yet sweetly feminine combination. Eva, derived from Hebrew meaning 'life' or 'living …

Ethnea is a rare feminine name with Irish Gaelic origins. It derives from the Gaelic 'eithne,' which is believed to mean 'kernel' or 'seed,' symbolizing the essence of life and …

Eeva is a feminine name that is the Finnish and Estonian form of Eve. The name traces back to the Hebrew "Chavah" meaning "living one" or "source of life," and …

Džana is a Bosnian variation of the Turkish boy name, Can (via the Bosnian Džan), or an alternative to the Turkish girl name, Canan. Literally meaning "soul" or "life" from …

Clíodhna is the traditional spelling of the Anglicized Cliodhna, Cliona, or Cleena. It is an ancient name belonging to the Queen of the Banshees in Irish mythology who left the …

Chesslie is a feminine name with modern American origins, likely derived as a creative variation of Chelsea or as a combination name incorporating elements like Chess and Lee/Leigh. The …

Caeleigh represents a modern, creative spelling variation of Kayley or Callie, names that themselves have multiple possible origins. This distinctive spelling incorporates the trendy 'ae' combination and the '-leigh' ending …

Jaunty and fun in sound, Cabernet, or Cabernet Sauvignon, is typically given to a variety of grapes and the red wine they are used to create. Probably best left to …