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Also spelled as Piran, this Cornish saint's name is thought to have derived from the Irish Ciaran. Borne by a 5th-century monk who founded a monastery, it also …

An Irish name with a sweet, saintly and virtuous meaning, Naomhán is Anglicized as Nevan. It would be pronounced NEEV-awn.

Another feminine form of the old saint's name Maël, and highly popular in France.

Another feminine form of the old saint's name Mael. Spelled Maëlys, it is a very popular name in France today.

Macarius, the name of several early saints, is virtually unknown in the U.S. though its Spanish forms Macario and the feminine Macaria are sometimes used. With the revival of …

A variation of an old Irish saint’s name, Liadin, and the name of a lovelorn poetess in Irish folk legend. Be prepared for some clumsy pronunciation outside Ireland, however.

Leonard is the name of several saints, including one who is the patron saint of childhood, and another medieval saint who's the patron of prisoners--known for freeing prisoners …

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 …

Derived from Emygdius, a 3rd century saint's name of unknown meaning.

Eleftheria is derived from the male saint's name Eleutherios/Eleftherios. The national motto of Greece is Eleftheria i thanatos, "freedom or death".

St Dwynwen is the Welsh patron saint of lovers, and her feast day on January 25 is the equivalent of Valentine's day in Wales. The short form Dwyn may …

Cedwyn, the name of a Welsh saint, is still used in small numbers today.

Cecile is a fairly common French saint's name, scattered throughout classic French literature--in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, in Balzac's Cousin Pons, and Zola's Germinal. Cecile, Cecily and …

The name of an ancient Irish saint is in the contemporary Irish Top 50. While it's one of the rare Irish names for boys that hasn't immigrated to …

Attractive ancient name borne by several saints but sullied by association with yeast infection.

The name of a 5th century saint and hermit of Sicily, Calogero is perhaps more famously associated with the Italian-French singer Calogero Maurici, known mononymously by his distinctive first …

Anglicized form of Cadoc, a Welsh saint's name.

Bráulio was a medieval bishop and saint whose name has an energetic, modern quality.

This name of an ancient Irish saint -- a favorite disciple of Saint Patrick -- could be an option for parents in search of a more distinctive alternative to Brendan or Aidan.

A worthy namesake is the martyred saint Thomas a Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, whose story was the basis of the Anouilh play "Becket," which became a film starring Richard Burton …

The name of an early British saint (a cousin of St David), and a river in South Wales, presumably from afon, the word for river. Afan in modern Welsh means …

One of the more eccentric early British saint names, Winwaloe was born in fifth-century Brittany, founded a monastery, and is commemorated in several churches across Brittany and Cornwall. Later …

This Dutch form of the ancient Greek saints' name Tycho is in the Top 100 in The Netherlands. While largely unknown in the English-speaking world, it's got a …

Borne by a 5th century Orthodox Christian saint, Thomaida is a rare Greek feminine form of Thomas, which may appeal to those who also enjoy the sounds of Maia and …

The popular appeal of the strong, intelligent Saint Teresa of Avila, combined with the selfless compassion of the more recent Mother Teresa, have fused to give this second-tier classic …

The Greek St. Stylianos is the patron saint of children. Molly Ringwald used it as the middle name for her son Roman.

The name of an obscure medieval Cornish saint, also spelt Ruan or Ruman. A notable bearer is British author Rewan Tremethick.

Melor is the name of a Breton saint who in legend was also a prince, suggesting he was the son of a Cornish king (Mylor is the Cornish variation of …

The name of a fifth century Breton saint, Mael is a popular boys' name in contemporary France, though it is usually spelled with a diaeresis or umlaut - Maël. Mael is …

Kew is an offbeat name of a saint from Cornwall with boyish appeal.

A feminine form of the strong and saintly Kazimierz, this variant is currently not as popular in Poland as its masculine counterpart. Kazia is a charming diminutive.

An elaborate and whimsical form of the saintly Breton name, Gwenaella blends the elements gwenn meaning "blessed, white", and hael meaning "generous". While the alternative femininization Gwenaelle was a familiar …

Fabian is the ancient name of a saint and pope that also has Shakespearean cred as Olivia's servant in Twelfth Night and more recently made an appearance in Harry …

Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, comte de Saint-Exupéry was a French writer and aviator, most famous for the children's classic novella The Little Prince.

The name of a French abbot and saint who founded several monasteries in the 8th century.

The French form of the pious and saintly name Eusebios. It was familiar in France in the early 20th century, but has since fallen out of favor. Euseby and Eusebio …

This rare name, used by a Byzantine saint, is not as attractive as other Greek "Eu" name like Eugenia, Eulalie and Eudora. This probably belongs in the footnotes of the …

The name of four popes and several saints: a promising Italian import.

Etheldred or Etheldreda was an early English saint. The name is an ancestor to chic modern classic Audrey.

Endellion is the name of an early saint who was a daughter of King Brychan and goddaughter of King Arthur whose life is commemorated by the Cornish village of St …

The Basque form of the obscure Latin saint's name Emeterius, after whom the city of Santander is named. Emeteri and Emeterius are from the same root as emeritas, a …

Cosmas was the name of an Arabian saint who was martyred with his twin brother Damian. They are the patron saints of physicians. Cosmas is related to the more familiar …

The rarely heard feminine version of the saint's name Cassian, this name is elegant and somewhat frilly, but holds the possibility of more straightforward nicknames like Cass, Cassie or …

The name of a 6th century Christian saint, Arthelais was the daughter of a Roman official who had to flee to Italy after the emperor Justinian tried to compromise her …

Apronia was the name of a German saint from the 6th century that is virtually unheard of today.

An ancient Aoibheann was the mother of Saint Enda, and Aoibheann remains popular in Ireland today, sometimes with its Anglicized spelling Eavan.

A somewhat solemn appellation, Anselm is a saint's name, connected to the twelfth century archbishop of Canterbury, and in modern times tied to the German neo-expressionist painter Anselm …

The name of the sainted mother of the Virgin Mary was among the top girls' baby names for centuries, in both the original English Ann spelling and the French Anne …

Names that reference Catholic saints, meanings, virtues, apparition sites, Marian, or other nods to Catholicism including trendy, traditional, and unique choices.

With Theodora showing signs of revival, this rare saints' name could be an appealing alternative.