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… kind of family, and the classics seem like the right route. The only problem? Your nephew is James, your favorite cousin is expecting a Henry, and William is your BFF …

… God has created.' In the Bible, Asael appears as the name of King David's nephew, known for his swiftness as a runner. The name has maintained popularity in Jewish …

… sometimes it’s enlightening to take a longer view.  Our ever resourceful and creative contributor Nephele has taken on the task of tabulating what the highest numbers of names were …

… power and intensity. In Greek mythology, Mount Etna was believed to be the workshop of Hephaestus, the god of fire and metalworking, or the location where the monster Typhon was …

… whose waters are said to have been either a gift to her from the river Cephisus or to been named for her, after she flung herself into the waters and …

… appears in the Old Testament as one of King David's mighty warriors and the nephew of David. The feminine adaptation Abisha maintains the meaningful connection to 'gift' while offering …

… since the government started keeping count. A week or so ago, we presented to you Nephele‘s lists of the most popular baby names for each letter of the alphabet …

… it has similar meanings relating to finance or goldsmithing. The name also appears in Jewish Sephardic traditions. Saraf is relatively uncommon as a first name in Western countries but more …

… nes' meaning 'miracle,' with Nissin potentially meaning 'my miracles.' The name also appears in some Sephardic Jewish communities. Nissin gained some recognition through the Japanese food company of the same …

… represents a modern variation with simplified spelling. The mythological Cassiopeia was the wife of King Cepheus of Ethiopia and mother of Andromeda. This name carries connotations of beauty, royalty, and …

… describe God's merciful nature. The name is primarily used in Jewish communities, particularly among Sephardic Jews with Middle Eastern heritage. Rahamim carries profound spiritual significance, emphasizing the value of …

… bearers include Nicholas "Topper" Headon, drummer of The Clash, and Robert Livingston "Topper" Mortimer, great-nephew of Babe Paley and ex-husband of socialite Tinsley Mortimer. Topper might also be …

… Malory's Morte d'Arthur, as the lover of Eluned, the brother of Gawain and nephew of King Arthur. He also appears in the Gareth and Lynette segment of Tennyson …

… is limited to the Mormon community. In the Book of Mormon, Moroni is the last Nephite prophet and son of the prophet Mormon. He was the last prophet to write …

… Sephardic Jewish pronunciation and spelling of this traditional name. It has remained particularly common among Sephardic Jewish communities, especially those with Mediterranean or Middle Eastern roots. The name carries spiritual …

… sliding again. Its history includes Saint Brogan (Broccan in Gaelic), who was Saint Patrick's nephew and scribe. In "Shrek Forever After" Brogan was an ogre voiced by Jon Hamm …

… a character in Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" (the clerk who works with Scrooge's nephew Fred). The name has never been common in mainstream usage, remaining quite rare across …

… flowers and flowering plants. The name also appears in ancient literature, including the Greek romance "Ephesiaca" by Xenophon of Ephesus, where Anthia is the beautiful heroine. Despite its classical heritage …

… cool name for a fictional character. In Arthurian legend, Mordred is sometimes portrayed as the nephew of King Arthur, who betrays Arthur by seducing Queen Guinevere and declaring himself king …

… miracle' or 'wonder.' Nassim has been used across the Middle East, North Africa, and among Sephardic Jewish communities for generations. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing consonants …

… inspiration. In some versions of mythology, the spring was originally a gift from the river Cephisus to a young nymph called Castalia, while in others, the spring was named after …

Names pulled from history and old family trees that have fallen out of favour, but are itching for a comeback.

… more babies. The Welsh Ynyr from the list fits in that rarefied category, as does Nephele and Morven, among others on this list. Then there are those names that are …

… mainstream Western naming, Nehora has maintained consistent usage within Jewish communities, particularly among those with Sephardic heritage. The name has gained modest increased attention in recent decades as parents increasingly …

… fairness, giving the name associations with intelligence and judicious character. This variant spelling might reflect Sephardic Jewish naming traditions or Eastern European pronunciations where 'Z' and 'S' sounds sometimes interchange …

… Jewish communities, Semach carries strong positive connotations and cultural significance. The name appears occasionally in Sephardic Jewish naming traditions. As a given name, Semach remains rare in global usage but …

… Wales. Later references include the namesake of the library Dewey Decimal System, a Donald Duck nephew, the younger brother on Malcolm in the Middle and Lemony Snicket character Dewey Denouement …

… empires. Other sources suggest the name might be used as a spin on the Biblical name Asenath (AS-i-nath), the Egyptian wife of Joseph and the mother of Ephraim.

… forum–not necessarily born–during the month of October, and only to Berries–not including nephews, nieces or neighbors–no matter how adorably named they might be. This time around …

Most of us, as kids, lived in a world colored by crayons, and for those of us fascinated by words and names, those assigned to the different hues in the …

This is a list of girl names that begins with the letter N so it is

Strong and sharp but with a pretty, poetic feel about it, Iseult appears in the world of Arthurian legend. Also written as Yseult, Ysolt, and Isolde, the name might have …

They’ve named four boys together – and they love every choice so far! Now it’s time for boy number five, and they’re out of ideas. Kate writes: My …

By Owen Satran Rappers have typically chosen names for their children that emphasize their power and individuality in direct, ostentatious ways. Many rap baby names suggest a new generation of …

bigender jerk needs a new name, turns to baby naming sites for names relating to gold, swamps, amphibians, animals in general, plants, and fairies, and also that just sound good.

- - A short list of names based off of a variety of weather phenomenon -

Atari debuted for girls in 1980, a year after it appeared on the charts for boys. It's not a Japanese given name, instead, the name was influenced by the …

** denotes a name related to the universe. ss denotes a name that is also a species specification. p denotes a name that is also a plant. m denotes a …

Lemuel is a neglected Old Testament name, with the friendly nickname Lem, that we're surprised hasn't been picked up on by parents who have known too many Samuels …

Delia is a somewhat neglected southern charmer that stands on its own but also might be short for Adelia or Cordelia. Delia's name is based on that of the …

This is our first list of names that we are interested in. From this list, we will narrow it down to a short list, to be made later. :)

As Nameberry’s resident Name Sage, I hear all sorts of baby naming questions. While every short list and situation is just a little different, a few big themes repeat …

Becher is both a Biblical name and a surname, used across Italy, the Philippines, Peru, and Tunisia in small numbers. From its Hebrew roots, it likely comes from bekhorah meaning …

Girl names beginning with N have never been wildly popular, making the N initial a great place to start your search for an underused gem. Unique N-starting names for …

After ruling out any name already used for a close family member, their list is down to … zero! Time to dig deep for some appealing names that are traditional but …

Sleek, sharp, and soulful, Isolde is the German form of Iseult, the fabled lover of Tristan in the Arthurian romances. First appearing in the 12th-century, the name was fairly …

Names that add up to 11 or 22 in modern numerology. 29, 38, 47, 56 are 11s. I wish it was in alphabetical order, by Nameberry moves the names that …