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Beautiful X Names

Emsliz
By Emsliz
Updated Thu May 18 2023
  1. Xavier

    • Origin:

      Basque

    • Meaning:

      "new house"

    • Description:

      Xavier originated is use as a given name after Saint Francis Xavier, cofounder of the Jesuit order, who got his name from the Spanish-Basque village where he was born. His birthplace was Javier, the name of which was derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "castle" or "new house."
  2. Xenaida

    • Description:

      Xenaida is a feminine name that likely evolved as a variant of Zenaida, which derives from the Greek name Zenais, meaning "of Zeus." The distinctive spelling with the initial "X" gives the name an exotic and unique quality. Zenaida is also the name of a genus of doves, adding a natural element to the name's associations. Xenaida remains quite rare in the United States and most Western countries, providing bearers with a highly distinctive identity. The name carries a mysterious, almost mythological resonance enhanced by the uncommon initial letter. Parents who choose this name often appreciate its uniqueness and melodic sound while nodding to classical Greek heritage.

  3. Xenia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "hospitable, welcoming, guest"

    • Description:

      The name of a Christian saint and a city in Ohio, Xenia is one of the more accessible and intriguing x names. It is the name of one of the Bond Girls--played by Famke Janssen in the film "GoldenEye."
  4. Xenobia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of Zeus"

    • Description:

      As long as nobody connects it with xenophobia -- the fear of strangers and the unknown.
  5. Xia

    • Origin:

      Chinese dynastic name

    • Description:

      This name of the first recorded dynasty of ancient China is short and simple enough to make a possible Asian-American alternative to Mia and Tia. British-Filipino child star Xia Vigor has invigorated the name in the Philippines.
  6. Xois

    • Origin:

      African place name

    • Description:

      This name of the capital of an ancient Egyptian dynasty makes Lois X-rated.