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Long integrated into the U. S. name pool but still retaining some Slavic flavor, Tanya feels a bit tired; it's ready for replacement by cooler Russian choices like Sasha …

… Sabbas the Sanctified, Sabbas is a palindromic name with similar sounds to Sebastian, Silas, and Sasha. A rare choice, it may make an interesting ancient revival. Derived from the Greek …

… manages to feel both cutesy and boyish at the same time. Landing somewhere between Freddie and Bambi or between Sasha and Honey, Tedda is rarely used as a given name.

… also be a Hungarian or other Easterm European short form of Sarah or Alexandra, ala Sasha. Some sources also claim that Sasa is a Japanese name, meaning bamboo or help …

… those who also like Lysander, Sebastian, and Sullivan. With nicknames Sonny, Sander, Sandy, Sanders, and Sasha, it was given to just 8 boys in the US in a recent year.

… Obamas use Sasha as the nickname for their younger daughter, whose proper name is Natasha. Sasha Alexander, on the TV show Rizzoli & Isles, was born Suzana. Sasha is a simplified …

… is common for Natashas the world over, the Obamas shorten their Natasha's name to Sasha. Cultural references range from the central character in Tolstoy's War and Peace to …

… the cool appeal of being a palindrome and having a savvy sound, slightly reminiscent of Sasha, Sebastian, and Sylvan. Derived from the Greek Sabbas, ultimately from the Aramaic sava, the …

… In Russian and Eastern European contexts, it functions as an affectionate diminutive of Alexandra or Sasha. The name also appears in various African languages with different meanings. The repetitive nature …

A nice long list of all the nicknames I could find for the name Alexandra.

These are the most badass baby girl names that I absolutely LOVE! They are truly BADASS!

A list of Russian diminutives for baby boys. Some of these can be used as stand-alone names.

… names in the US Top 1000 include Camila, Estella, Gemma, Jasmine, Kendall, Marina, Natalia, and Sasha. You may also be inspired by supermodel surnames, such as Lakshmi, Iman, Brinkley, and …

… connections to historical figures like Alexander the Great. The name offers several diminutive forms including Sasha, Sašo, and Aco. While less common in Western countries, Aleksandar has gained increased international …

Names inspired by awesome anarchists, feminists, freedom-fighters, radical thinkers and anti-authoritarians in history and literature.

… was borne by several royal figures throughout history. The name offers various diminutive forms like Sasha, Aleks, or Rina. While less common in Western countries, its international character and classic …

… protector such as Liam, Alex, and Eddie. Female dog names that mean protector include Willa, Sasha, and Alexa. Unique dog names that mean guardian, defender, or protector include some cute …

It's annoying that Nameberry forces you to select a gender for each name when creating a list. Please ignore the pink or blue colors here, they're arbitrary.

… Russian girl names in the US Top 1000 include Angelina, Annika, Kira, Mila, Nadia, Nina, Sasha, and Vera. Popular girl names in Russia include Yelizaveta — the Russian variation of Elizabeth …

Putting them all as boy names BUT…friendly reminder; names don’t have a gender folks!!!!!! :)

… Alexandrina, the first name of Queen Victoria, and Sasha, as both Beyoncé's alter ego Sasha Fierce and the nickname of former First Daughter Sasha Obama (born Natasha). If you …

… maintains the strong, classic appeal of the original while offering a slightly distinctive written form. The name typically shortens to familiar nicknames like Alex, Xander, or Sasha in Slavic regions.

A list of Russian diminutives for baby girls. Some of these can be used as stand-alone names.

These names are gorgeous alternatives for very popular girls names and maybe some names you just haven't considered!

… given to less than 10 babies each year. A distinctive choice, an alternative perhaps for Sasha or Tasha, but it might be worth considering the cultural and spiritual associations when …

Dream-like feminine names with a floaty and soft quality. Wisteria, Ophelia, Azaelia, Celeste, Cynthia, Calypso, and more!

Foreign names that are fresh and fun and are not too hard for the English speaker.

Just a bunch of boy's names that I absolutly adore. I fear I may be more partial to girls names though and my boy name list may be lacking.

… include Ramona and Aminta. Intriguing unique names with meanings related to protection or guardianship include Sasha, Xandra, Wylie, Ansel, Rosamund, and Pim. Many name meanings fall into this group, including …

… as the Number 1 name in Spain. It was chosen for their daughters by James Joyce, Mira Sorvino, Giovanni Ribisi, Mel Gibson, and Sasha Alexander and Eduardo Pointi, among others.

Whether the name is to pretentiously obscure, to weird for its own sake or just to simple, these names are just not my style!

Names for girls who are ethereal and serene with twinkles in their eyes and a certain glow about them.

… A note on Russian usage: most boys' names ending in -sha, -ya and -ka, like Sasha (from Aleksandr), Kostya (from Konstantin) and Vovka (from Vladimir), are diminutive forms in Russian …

… the unfortunate Alexa. Among the many notable Alexanders in history, standouts are Hamilton, Graham Bell, Fleming, Pope and Haig. Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber's Alexander is known as Sasha.

Let's hope the names of rock climbers carry the same strength and grace as the climber!

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You see so many lists the other way round, and I wanted to counter that. I think it's a real shame that it's still taboo to give boys …

Unisex naming is the future, from Cameron Diaz to Taylor Swift. But as blogger and writer Lindsay Kay-Miller stated in 'Role Reboot', "No one thinks it's quirky and …

Baby boy name you love but fear is overused? Here are some possible substitutes.

This list includes names that are technically diminutives but also stand on their own as given names.

Sparkly and feminine, a hint French with a touch of Christmas magic, Noelle is a variant of masculine Noel. Here are some alternatives!