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Plaire
French
"to please"
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Preece
Prynne
Quant
Quant is an unusual masculine name that likely derives from the surname Quant, which has various possible origins. It may come from Middle English 'quaint' meaning 'clever' or 'skillful,' or from the…
Trygg
Norwegian
"safe"
Sarah Palin spelled it Trig, as in the nickname for trigonometry, but Trygg is a genuine Norwegian word name for boys.
Tyne
English river name
Compact and creative, it has been associated with one-time Cagney & Lacey star Tyne Daly.
Tord
Ull
Norse
"glory"
This mythological name of the Norse god of winter sounds, uh, ill.
Var
Veigh
Wolf
Animal name or diminutive of Wolfgang, German
" traveling wolf"
Wolf is a name with a split personality. It can be seen as one of the fierce animal names, like Fox and Bear and Puma, with a touch of the werewolf, or it can be viewed as a quieter, Wolf Blitzer…
Wave
Sadb
Shri
Shir
Shir is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'song' or 'poem.' Concise and melodious, this name carries significant cultural meaning in Jewish communities where music and poetry have deep…
Thane
Scottish
"clan chieftain"
This early Scottish title -- known to us via Shakespeare's Macbeth -- has recently surfaced as a baby name possibility, familiar sounding through its similarity to names like Zane and Wayne.
Tyr
Norse, God of law and heroic victory
Tyr is a very early embodiment of a Norse god, typically thought to guide the law, justice, war and victory.
Zef