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… a Roman emperor, a Latin poet, and several bishops, Maximian is an English variation of Maximianus or Maximus. A bold and unexpected way to the popular Max or Mack, Maximian …

A rare saint name, more commonly transcribed in its French form, Maxellende, Maxellendis is associated with a 7th-century French martyr, who is invoked to cure eye diseases and is …

A sleek, more elaborate alternative to Maxine, Maxeline is a rare name of French origin, derived from the saintly name Maxellende. St. Maxellende is the patron saint of the visually …

… itself is a French form of Maxellendis, possibly linked to Maxence and Maximus meaning "greatest". Other forms of the name are Maxelende (borne by Filipino composer Maxelende Ganade) and Maxeline.

A variation of Latin Maximilian used in the Netherlands.

A minor Celtic goddess of fountains.

Maximillion is an elaborate, extended form of the Latin name Maximilian, itself derived from Maximus, meaning 'greatest.' This masculine name offers a grandiose quality while maintaining aristocratic roots. Relatively uncommon …

Do you Love Longer Names? With a European or Mythical feel then I think you might like these names!!

… is, being just outside the top 100 as a given name and a nickname for Maxwell, Maximus, Maximilian, and Magnus, among others. Another well-known consideration is that variant spelling …

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… comprehensive international list of Hollywood, European and Internet royalty.  Some observations: Though introduced as simply Max, little Ms. Zuckerberg actually has the much more imposing full name of Maxima.  Kristin …

… include: MAD MAX – Mel Gibson’s 1979 character. MAXIMUS,– Russell Crowe’s character in Gladiator MAXWELL (MAX) Smart – lead character in television show and movie Get Smart MAXWELL’s Silver …

Love the name Max but fear it's overused? Consider these alternatives with a similar sound, feel, or flavor.

… Alex. That paves the way for Maxines called Max. Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan chose Maxima for their daughter in 2015, but zippy, retro Maxine is another option. Big in …

… a blast from the past. Maxine – If little Miss Simpson–Johnson will really answer to Maxi, is it time to reconsider Maxine? She was at her most popular in the …

… chose stylish names for their children.  Big sister India Pearl was joined by brother Dashiell Max Robert earlier this year.  Both names are attractive separately, but like Gia and Nico …

… eclectic sibset! Maxim – Take Jaxon’s x, add Alexander’s history, and you have the Max names.  A few have slipped – Max is down – but others, like Maxwell, are still …

This week’s news includes a boy named after a gemstone and a fairytale character, Italian heritage names, and the decline (or not) of Alan. Buzz’s brother: welcome, Max …

As the mom of both a June and an August (eeeeek!) baby, I totally relate to this week’s Nameberry Style column by Elisabeth Wilborn, creator of The Itsy Factor …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Before you fire up the barbie or pack up the picnic basket, why not take a minute to think about what Memorial Day memorializes. The holiday—originally …

It’s way too soon to know how this generation of unusually named starbabies–the Bronx Mowglis and Pilot Inspektors and Moxie CrimeFighters–will feel about their names as they …

"Maxxing" became a popular phrase on the internet in 2026, with lookmaxxing to whimsymaxing celebrating optimization and extremes. This thought process might transfer over names in coming years, with …

There are some weeks when even name mavens like Appellation Mountain‘s Abby Sandel have to dig deep to find nine newsworthy names, but of course Abby always comes through …

Lovers of Maxwell might like this more unusual – but no less distinguished – surname name, with its adorable nickname of Hart.

If Gus and Max have made it, why not Moe? Can it be the lingering Three Stooges effect? We think that Moe, like Joe, is one of the friendliest and …

Macho to the max. But with the rise of x as a fashionable letter anywhere it appears in a name, ala Jaxson or Maxon, we may be hearing more of …

The Polish form of Maximilian.

Could Hal be the Jack, Max, or Gus of the future? It just might happen in the new nickname environment, especially with Cal and Cy feeling cool, and with the …