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A surprising amount of names have the same meaning, all stemming from a father name, John.

Many of my favorite names share the same origins - these are my favorite French names.

We’ve talked a lot about Shakespearean literary names and characters in Dickens and Jane Austen, but we’ve overlooked three of the best namers in literary history—the sisters …

Asmara is a feminine name with beautiful cultural significance. It shares its name with the capital city of Eritrea in East Africa, giving it geographical importance. The name has origins …

The Old Testament Adinah was a male soldier, not the same as the beautiful daughter of Jacob and Leah, Dinah. But in modern Israel, Adinah and Adina are also used …

A pretty town in Scotland, named for its perfect horseshoe-shaped bay.

The origins of Lucentio are a bit hazy — it's possible Shakespeare invented the name for his play The Taming of the Shrew, where Lucentio ends up marrying Bianca. However …

A literary twist on rising star Nova, derived from the same Latin word.

A literary twist on rising star Nova, derived from the same Latin word.

A familiar name for boys in Japan, Naoki is also shared by one of most prestigious Japanese literary awards. Named in memory of the author Naoki Sanjugo, the Naoki Prize …

This variation of Iscah connects that biblical name to the Shakespearean Jessica, which it's believed to be the root of. Iscah, a niece of Abraham, is mentioned briefly in …

Gennady is derived from an early saint's name (Gennadius) and shares the same Greek root word as the English word generous. It is a familiar if still uncommon boys …

Simply a Dutch and German form of Mike, said the same.

A name that's appeared out of thin air, in the same vein as such mystical favorites as Destiny and Nevaeh.

A super quirky and upbeat choice, if it can ever shake off its ubiquitous-guy Woody Allen identity.

Florentine may have three meanings, but they're all basically the same. It can mean flowering or blossoming as with a plant, flourishing or prospering in terms of luck and …

Emiliano is an appealing Latinate version of Emil, with the same gentle sounds but additional flair. Popular in Chile and Mexico, where it ranks in the Top 20, Emiliano is …

Eliso is a masculine name with Georgian origins, although it shares similarities with the Spanish feminine name Elisa. In Georgian culture, this lyrical name has historically been used for boys …

Phonetic spelling of the British Ian that has earned a share of its own popularity; chosen by Bo Bice for his son.

Soul singer Cuba Gooding and his actor son of the same name put this unexpected geographical name on the map for boys, but it has a longer history of use …

Rare and distinctive name with intimations of antiquity, also a Shakespearean character.

Bardolph is an antiquated German name that was used by Shakespeare for several minor characters. Short form Bardo, a Buddhist term for a Limbo-like state, would be more familiar …

The Brits say BARK-lee, but we pronounce it the same as the name of the California college: either way it's quite pretentious and of another era.

An old French surname derived from baille, meaning "fortification" – the same root as the English word bailey. The surname was borne by an aristocratic English family descended from French nobility …

Miranda, a shimmeringly lovely, poetic name that was invented by Shakespeare for the beautiful and admirable young heroine of his play, The Tempest, is still a recommended choice even though …

More familiar in its Latinized form, Andronicus (likely thanks to Shakespeare's gory revenge play), Andronikos is the Greek variation. Associated with a number of saints and Roman emperors, this …

Best associated with singer Kylie, Minogue may appeal in the same way as Winslet, Aniston, Bowie, and Mercury: a celeb surnames with stylish sounds. Nicknames Minnie and Moe may make …

A feminine form of the Vladimir, this variation has the same grandeur as its masculine counterpart, but also comes with sweet nicknames Vira and Mira. Blending the elements volděti ("to …

Effie is the old-fashioned short form for Euphemia. It shares a vintage charm with Hattie and Letty although is much rarer than either. Effie is a character in The …

First appearing in the US stats in 2009, around the same time Tru/e and Truett were catching on, Truen blends the virtuous word with the popular -en ending of …

Asti is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It shares its name with a city and province in northern Italy, famous for its sparkling wine. The name possibly derives …

Ultimately from the Greek Thaïs and possibly inspired by the Shakespearean form Thaisa, this variation of the name is familiar in Brazil where it ranked just outside the Top 500 …

A feminine form of the popular boy name Axel, Axelia shares similar sounds with the likes of Celia, Amelia, Cecilia, and Aliyah but has a cool, spiky X that makes …

Popular in Azerbaijan, this name comes the Persian Nazrin and shares its nature-inspired meaning.

Probably too close for comfort to "toilette." Antonia conveys the same idea with a more mellifluous sound.

French form of Cassiopeia, mother to Andromeda and the W-shaped constellation.

Name of the licorice plant, this spice comes in the shape of a star, giving this name an extra level of sweetness.

One of a bunch of attractive Slavic names with the same meaning, which also includes Slovene Cvetka, Slovak Kveta, and Bulgarian Tsveta.

An English surname and occasional first name deriving from the same root as Baldwin, "bold or brave friend".

Muffin originated as an English word for a small, dome-shaped baked good before transitioning into use as a pet name or term of endearment, particularly in British and American …

A multicultural unisex choice that peaked for girls at the same time as Amy. Ami is also the French word for "friend."

A variation on Emmeline, Ameline has not experienced nearly the same level of success in the US, though it was given to five girls in 2015. Whereas Emmeline lends itself …

Not yet on the place-name map, this name has Shakespearean ties via the Duke Of Albany character in King Lear.

Agnis is a feminine name of Latvian origin, though it shares etymological roots with the more widely known Agnes. Derived from the Greek word 'hagnos' meaning 'pure' or 'chaste,' Agnis …

The kindercore aesthetic — defined by primary colors and simple shapes — is now a mainstream design movement, clearing the way for kindercore names. Kindercore names are inspired by iconic characters found …

Names connected to nature, in all its forms and shapes, from colors to animals to part of the day. Some place names are mixed in as well.

in possibly less obvious ways. Some names share the same meaning, some are variations, some are relations etc My grandparents are Mary Rose, Norman "Norm" Arthur, Moya Elaine, Peter Paul …

These are names that share the cool C- sound with Clara and Cordelia, but are a little farther down the popularity charts. Includes variations of popular names like Clarence and …

The current top girls name has a Shakespearean pedigree, popular sound, and a variety of nicknames. It's tough to replicate, but here some other names that encompass Olivia's …

By Maggie Henderson; shared by our friends at Brit+Co When you find out that you’re pregnant, you immediately go into super prep mode — from loading up on maternity …