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Nyx
Greek mythology name
"night"
In Greek mythology, Nyx was a powerful goddess and the embodiment of the night, giving this name a dark yet mystical feel. She is often depicted as one of the first deities, an offspring of Chaos who…
Odo
German
"wealthy"
Odo is an ancient Germanic masculine name with rich historical connections. The more modern form is the new fashionable Otto. Most famously associated with Odo of Bayeux, the medieval bishop who…
Orsin
Orsin is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Latin 'ursinus' meaning 'bear-like', related to the more common Orsino or Ursin. Alternatively, it could be a…
Orson
Latin and English
"bear cub"
In the past, Orson has felt like a one-person moniker, tied to film director Orson Welles, who dropped his given name of George in favor of his more distinctive middle. While the Citizen Kane creator…
Orton
Orton is a masculine name with English origins, derived from Old English elements meaning 'settlement on the ridge' or 'hill settlement.' Originally a surname and place name found throughout England,…
Oswin
Old English
"God's friend"
Ancient name, near obsolete now, but could make a good alternative to Owen for the adventurous baby namer. Doctor Who fans will recognize this as part of his companion's name, Clara Oswin Oswald.
Owain
Welsh variation of Eugene or Celtic "well-born; born of sheep"
"well-born; born of sheep"
Owain is much more unusual than its brother name Owen, and feels a little more rugged, a little more adventurous and ancient. Possibly an Old Welsh form of the Latin Eugenius, or, deriving from other…
Pamela
English
"all honey"
Pam was a somewhat pampered prom queen of the sixties who was never called by her full name, which is a pity because Pamela is so mellifluous and rich in literary history. A Top 25 name from the late…
Pascal
French; English
"of the Passover; Easter"
The French-accented Pascal was historically used for sons born at Easter, and can make an interesting choice for a boy with Gallic roots arriving around that holiday. Pascal has a number of notable…
Patty
Diminutive of Patricia
"patrician"
Replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter.
Perceval
Perceval is a masculine name with ancient Arthurian roots, originating from Welsh mythology and medieval romance literature. It comes from Old French "Perceval" or Welsh "Peredur," though its exact…
Percy
French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge
Percy is an adorable old name that is finally shedding its pampered Little Lord Fauntleroy image in this new era of boys with soft yet traditionally male names like Jasper and Elijah. Originating as…
Peri
Greek; Hebrew; Persian
"mountain dweller; fruit; fairy"
This name used for both sexes in several cultures is quite well used in Israel.
Petrine
Petrine is a feminine name with deep religious and historical significance. Derived from the Latin 'Petrinus,' meaning 'of Peter' or 'rock-like,' it directly connects to the apostle Peter from…
Phila
Greek, Zulu, Xhosa
"lover, friend; to live of life"
In the Zulu and Xhosa languages of Southern Africa, Phila is a unisex name pronounced "PEE-la" and means "to live of life" It's also the feminine version of the ancient Greek name Philo, pronounced…
Priam
Greek mythology name
In ancient Greek mythology, a Trojan king with fifty children; in the modern world it sounds more like a computer language or environmentally correct car.
Quan
Quan is a masculine name with East Asian origins, primarily used in Vietnamese and Chinese cultures, though with different meanings in each. In Vietnamese, Quan means "official" or "mandarin,"…
Rafiel
Rafiel is a rare masculine name with possible roots in Hebrew and variations of the name Raphael, which means 'God has healed.' Though uncommon in mainstream usage, it has a melodic quality that…
Ralf
Ralf is a masculine name of Germanic origin, functioning as a variant spelling of Ralph. Both derive from the Old Norse 'Ráðúlfr,' combining elements meaning 'counsel' and 'wolf.' Historically, the…
Raven
Word name
Make that bird name, and while it does work for both genders, it's far more popular for girls, via Raven Symone.