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Water names are a cool category these days, and this one of the famous Egyptian river is no exception. It streamlines the fussier Niles and also may be thought of …

The name of a city in New Hampshire which takes its name from the Nashua River, named by the Indigenous Algonquian tribe the Nashuway or Nashua. A striking alternative to …

An English place and surname with a fierce natural meaning. Loxley is a village and river name from Yorkshire, England, famous for being the purported birthplace of Robin Hood. Loxley …

Leitha is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the River Leitha that forms part of the border between Austria and Hungary, giving the name …

Genesse is a rare feminine name possibly derived from geographic origins, such as the Genesee River and county in New York, which come from a Native American word meaning 'beautiful …

The ancient Cloelia — also spelled Clelia — escaped an Etruscan invader by swimming across the Tiber River. The name likely derived from the family name, Cloelius, itself from the word cluere …

An unusual but beautifully simple name, possibly a variation on Aelwen, that belongs to a river in north-east Wales. It may appeal if you like similar names like Arwen …

In Nigeria, Osun or Oshun is the goddess of love, sensuality, and feminity. She is a river goddess, said to bring forth sweet and fertile waters.

The Zuni are a Native American tribe with origins in the American southwest, near the Zuni River valley. The tribe has been farming and living in the Zuni River valley …

… the river. Melodic and intriguing, Yamuna is associated with a purification of the mind. The river itself is considered a river of heaven, brought to earth by the Seven Sages …

Tavy is a charming feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the River Tavy in Devon, England, giving it nature-inspired roots. Alternatively, it could be …

Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, learning, music, and the arts. She is also a river goddess, associated with the mythical Saraswati river, which played an important part in …

Rieka is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it means 'village by the river' or 'village of jasmine,' while it may also be a variant of Rika …

In Nigeria, Osun or Oshun is the goddess of love, sensuality, and feminity. She is a river goddess, said to bring forth sweet and fertile waters.

Neris is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Lithuanian, it refers to the Neris River, giving it nature-based symbolism. The name may also have Greek roots, potentially …

Lethia is a feminine name with Greek origins, possibly derived from 'Lethe,' one of the five rivers of the Greek underworld associated with forgetfulness and oblivion. In mythology, souls would …

This lovely, rhythmic Hindu nature name relates to the mythical Kalinda Mountains, from which a sacred river flows. Kalinda Sharma is a major character on the TV show The Good …

Jordanna is a feminine form of Jordan, a name with biblical roots referring to the Jordan River. The name derives from the Hebrew word 'yarden,' meaning 'to descend' or 'to …

Javari is a contemporary given name with multiple possible origins. It may relate to the Javari River in South America (between Brazil and Peru), reflecting a geographic naming tradition. Alternatively …

Hermus is a masculine name with ancient Greek and Roman connections, possibly derived from the Hermus River (modern Gediz River in Turkey) which was significant in classical antiquity. It may …

The Biblical Gaddiel was a scout sent to Canaan prior to the crossing of the Jordan River. An intriguing alternative to Gideon or Gabriel.

An attractive plural word name with a natural element — referring to a shallow place in a river or stream — as well as a brisk surname feel. Fords is a truly …

Eyton is a masculine name with Welsh origins, derived from place names meaning 'island settlement' or 'river settlement.' This distinctive name combines 'ey' (island) with 'ton' (settlement or town). As …

Pronounced the same way as Warrick, Warwick is the name of an historic university town on the River Avon in England. The name is attached to several notable historical figures …

Shannen is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from 'Sionainn,' the Irish name for the River Shannon, Ireland's longest river. The name thus carries associations with flowing …

A variant of Estonian Riivo, of uncertain meaning, that fits right in with cool water names like River and Rio.

The Maricopa people are a Native American tribe who have lived on the banks of the Gila River for centuries. The tribe calls themselves Piipaash or Piipaa (meaning "people") — the …

Lancester is a masculine name with English origins, derived from a place name meaning "fort on the River Lune" or "Roman fort." It's a variant of Lancaster, the historic …

Kamerin is a feminine variant of Cameron, a name with Scottish origins meaning 'crooked nose' or 'crooked river.' This particular spelling with an 'i' instead of 'o' emerged as a …

Juba, a strong and resonant unisex name, belonged to an ancient African king, is a city and river name, and is traditionally given to Ashanti (of Ghana) girls born on …

Jordane is a feminine name that represents a French variation of Jordan, ultimately derived from the Jordan River in the Middle East. The Hebrew origin 'yarden' means 'to flow down …

Cameryn is a modern feminine spelling variation of Cameron, a Scottish surname meaning 'crooked nose' or 'crooked river' from Gaelic origins. This particular spelling with the 'y' emerged in the …

In Finnish mythology, Ahti (also known as Ahto) was a heroic character and god of the sea, rivers and fishing, also referred to as Saarelainen ("Islander").

Tiza is a rare feminine name with possible Hungarian origins, where it could be derived from the Tisza River. Alternatively, it might be related to the Spanish word 'tiza' meaning …

… Celtic and Irish origins. As a shortened form of Shannon (meaning 'wise river' or 'old river' in Irish Gaelic), it maintains the connection to Ireland's longest river while offering …

Rivy is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names like Rivera or Rivka (the Hebrew form of Rebecca), or possibly derived from …

Modwenna is the name of a medieval Irish saint who, according to legend, founded Burton Abbey on the River Trent, site of many miracles. Saint Modwenna, also called Modwen, made …

Klyde is a masculine name that represents a modern variant spelling of 'Clyde.' While Clyde derives from the River Clyde in Scotland and has Celtic origins, the 'K' spelling gives …

Kennett is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the place name Kennett, which refers to a river in England. The river name is believed to come from the …

Jordaine is a masculine name that represents a sophisticated variation of Jordan, which originally referred to the Jordan River in the Middle East. The added 'e' gives the name a …

Jordain is a feminine variation of Jordan, with a distinctive French-influenced spelling. Originally derived from the Jordan River in the Middle East, which holds religious significance in Christianity as …

Doura is an uncommon feminine name with possible Greek or Portuguese origins. It may derive from the Douro River in Portugal and Spain, giving it geographical significance. Alternatively, it could …

Bedford is a masculine name derived from an English place name and surname meaning 'Beda's ford' - referencing a river crossing associated with a person named Beda. The name carries …

Banks is a topographical surname that refers not to those places where people keep their money but to riverbanks or hillsides, and specifically the people who live and work on …

This spelling variation of the alluring Zuleika was brought to the spotlight by 2006's crowned Miss Universe, Zuleyka Rivera. Zuleika is considered to be the name of the Biblical …

Yardena is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "descending to the Jordan" or "flowing down like the Jordan River." The name draws inspiration from the Jordan River, an important …

Sabreena is a feminine variant of Sabrina, which originated from Celtic mythology where it was the name of a river goddess. The name has evolved through various cultures, with this …

Rivvy is a modern feminine name with a contemporary feel, likely derived as a diminutive form of names like River, Rivera, or possibly Rivka. The playful '-y' ending gives it …

Radfurd is a rare masculine name of Old English origin. It evolved from elements meaning 'red' and 'ford' (a river crossing), suggesting someone from a place with a reddish river …

Name of the legendary ancient Greek poet and musician — whose music was so beautiful it made trees dance and rivers stop to listen — would provide a child with a challenging …