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Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.

Irish place-name -- it's a river, a town, and an airport -- once popular but now supplanted by such newer immigrants as Saoirse and Seanan.

Nature names like Ocean and River are flowing back into favor, especially with nature lovers and green-oriented parents. In 2024, it was given to 483 boys and 325 girls …

Turkish cognate of the name River among English-speakers. However, unlike River, Nehir is an exclusively feminine name in Turkey.

The Kaveri is a prominent river in South India, where it flows through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. It is among the seven holy rivers of India, personified …

Actor Joaquin Phoenix (brother of River, Rain, Liberty and Summer) highlighted this one, then Kelly Ripa began talking about younger son Joaquin on her daily TV show, and presto—it …

From the name of the river which flows through Pakistan, India, and Tibet.

A Celtic goddess of the river Yonne in Gaul.

Some parents are turning to rivers and other bodies of water in the search for undiscovered place-names, and this has the feel of a Viennese waltz.

names from flowers, plants, rivers, birds and bodies of water ... Includes some antipodean classics and rarities that I enjoy.

The Turkish name for the Danube River.

Parthenios, the name of a Greek river god, is draped in a toga.

Feminine spin on Moses and European river name that's also the name of a wine.

The modern Welsh name for the River Severn, the longest river in Britain, which partly forms the border between England and Wales. Both Severn and Hafren come from the ancient …

Tightly bound to flamboyant newsman Geraldo Rivera--who was born Gerald..

The striking name of a Welsh river, Eleri feels as mystical as it does modern. A recent year saw it feature in the England and Wales Top 1000, with 49 …

A Celtic goddess of springs and rivers.

Likely derived from the name of a river in Wales, Teifion has an intriguing, ancient look, but a contemporary feeling sound. It combines the suffix -on with Teifi, a name …

Sequana is the Celtic goddess of the river Seine.

Refers to one of the seven sacred rivers of India.

Intriguing name of the ancient goddess of rivers.

The Narellan is the name of a river in New South Wales. From this name comes this quasi-French girls' name, which is quite common in Australia.

Luknė is the name of a Lithuanian river that has been adapted into a hit baby name. It peaked in 2019 as the third-most-popular name for Lithuanian baby …

Letha is taken from Lethe, the mythological River of Oblivion. Letha now sounds as if it's missing a first syllable.

Cimarron is a Great Plains city and river name used by Edna Ferber as the title of a popular novel. The Cimarron people of Panama were previously enslaved Africans who …

Naiads are mythological nymphs, said to inhabit rivers, springs, or waterfalls. Names having to do with water are perfect for naiads, whether it’s for a character or you’re …

The name of an island in the Neman River of Lithuania, and used as a given name for over 2000 baby girls between 1990 and 2020 and peaking at Number …

This ancient name makes an intriguing alternative to River, blending edginess with the outdoorsy vibe of the more popular name. Meaning "to split", it could be considered slightly violent, or …

This rare Biblical place name refers to a river bank in Jordan where Jacob wrestled with an angel and changed his name to Israel.

The lovely sound and image of the French river and lush valley would make this a most distinctive and captivating choice. Pronunciation: low-ahr.

Duna refers the Hungarian word for the Danube River or to the Icelandic term for the down of a duck. Duna also bears a resemblance to both Dune and Djuna …

Anduin is the Sindarin name for the Great River of Wilderland in Tolkien’s fictional Middle-earth. The word means "long river" or "great river". Anduin is also a character …

Names that vary from flowers to rivers, these names are endearing and cute for your little bundle of joy!

Shanandoah is a feminine name inspired by the Shenandoah River and Valley in Virginia, USA. Of Native American origin, possibly from the Oneida language, it's believed to mean 'beautiful …

Alluding to purifying qualities of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, this name of Indian origin pays tribute to these rivers that are considered sacred. In Hinduism, the Ganges is worshipped …

Alluding to purifying qualities of the Ganges and Yamuna rivers, this name of Indian origin pays tribute to these rivers that are considered sacred. In Hinduism, the Ganges is worshipped …

Not (just) a respelling of Ocean, Oshun is a river deity in the Yoruba culture of Nigeria.

Lerryn is a Cornish place name for both the River Lerryn and the village that borders it. The name belonged first to the river, which was named in the 13th …

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 …

Intriguing, when seen as a water name a la River and Ocean; less appropriate if used as a reference to the Creek tribe of Native Americans. Other downsides are its …

Chenoa is the Native American name for the Kentucky River. This name has come into prominence as the stage name of Argentine singer María Laura Corradini Falomir. In the US …

A minor goddess in Celtic mythology, associated with the river Aisne.

Plural names are a rising trend, with Brooks, Collins, Rivers, and Townes among the collection. In 2024, popular Irish boy name Aidan was elaborated to make it feel more like …

Kai, Hayden, Rowan, Avery, Quinn, Sinclair, Cypress, River, McKenzie, Harper, Jess, Micah, Beau, Reese, Cassidy, Morgan, Sidney, Roan, Drew, Banyan, Riley, Cerulean, Madison, Casey, Evan, Morgan, and other unisex names.

Sabrina is the Latin name for the Severn, Britain's longest river. Drop the final syllable and you get a streamlined, French-esque name that's just as elegant, but …

The Faroese word for tufa — a limestone variety found in rivers and lakes — is a rare nature name in its country of origin.

Missouri, the name of a tribe, a state and a river, derives from the Illinois word mihsoori meaning "dugout canoe". It became a somewhat popular American girls' name in the …

Holston is a uniquely Southern place name — that of a river, lake, and mountain in Tennessee, as well as a town in Virginia. Holston was first used for the river …

Elbe is an uncommon feminine name derived from the Elbe River, one of Central Europe's major waterways flowing through the Czech Republic and Germany before reaching the North Sea …

An example of the Welsh love of naming children after rivers and places. Colwyn is rare in the States but has genuine appeal: no hidden spelling traps, and similar-yet …