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Sinclair
Scottish
"from the town of St. Clair"
Could be a novel way for a boy's name to honor an ancestral Claire.
Sinjin
Phonetic spelling of St. John
The name St. John is much more usable in its phonetic spelling — similar to the way St. Clair evolved into Sinclair. St. John has some literary cred — St. John Rivers is a cool character in Jane Eyre…
Snow
English word name
Snow is increasing in usage mostly as a girls' name, but hero Jon Snow of Game of Thrones just might nudge it into the boys' column. Currently, there are 12 times as many girls named Snow as boys,…
Soho
place name
Both Soho and Noho--no-no.
Sumer
Sumer is a distinctive feminine name with rich historical connections to one of the world's earliest civilizations. The name directly references Sumer, the ancient civilization that flourished in…
Tago
Tago is a masculine name with multicultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'sincere child' or relate to multiple kanji combinations with varying meanings. The name also appears in Filipino culture…
Tamako
Japanese
"jewel child"
Two similarly delicate names, Tamako and Tamaki, can be found in the Japanese community.
Tenzan
Variation of Tenzin, Tibetan
"protector of Dharma"
Tenzan is a variation of Tenzin, a name with special significance for Buddhists, being the first name of the Dalai Lama.
Tova
Hebrew, Swedish
"good, pleasing; beautiful, beloved"
A lively feeling choice with multicultural origins, Tova is both a Hebrew name with a positive meaning and a Swedish variant of Tove, a modern Old Norse name meaning "beautiful, beloved". In Hebrew,…
Twyla
English
"woven with a double thread; twilight; star"
Mystical and intriguing, this vintage name has an unexpectedly modern feel. Conjuring up imagery of glowing evening light, Twyla could appeal as as alternative to Lila, as a nature-inspired option,…
Uta
German
"prosperity, riches"
Medieval name that still hasn't crossed the ocean, known here primarily via actress/teacher Uta Hagen.
Wolfgang
German
"traveling wolf"
A name with plenty of grandeur, but a playful nickname, Wolfgang blends sophistication, wildness, and gothic imagery. While it may feel surprising in this century, it does have an allure for those…
Xanthia
Variation of Xanthe, Greek
"golden, yellow"
Xanthia gets this classic Greek name closer to the modern Cynthia, sometimes used as its Anglo equivalent. That initial X makes even the oldest name feel modern. And using Xanthia as a middle name…
Xylon
Greek
"the forest"
Sounds like the name of a new synthetic fabric.
Yoko
Japanese
"good girl; ocean child"
There are many in Japan, but for most Americans there's only one Yoko. Yoko Ono writes her name with characters meaning "ocean" and "child".
Yuki
Japanese
"snow; happiness"
Short yet impactful, this Japanese name with has two appealing meanings, depending on which kanji are used. It may be associated with joy, or with a wintery scene.
Zakiyyah
Zakiyyah is a feminine name with Arabic origins, derived from the root word 'zaka' meaning purity, righteousness, or growth. It literally translates to 'pure' or 'virtuous' and is the feminine form…
Zalmai
Afghan
"young"
Not many Afghan names make it into the American culture, but this one stands a slim chance.
Zeilah
Zeilah is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Somali coastal city of Zeila, giving it geographical significance. Some sources connect it to Hebrew origins,…
Zerline
French variant of Zerlin and Zerlina
"beautiful dawn"
Although a variant of the operatic Zerlina, Zerline has her own theatrical tale. She is the star character of the opera Fra Diavolo by Daniel Auber. Zerline, daughter of the innkeeper of Terracina,…