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Irish
"white fire or white bull"
Fintan is an ancient Irish saints' name that in legend is also the name of the only person to survive The Flood. Popular in modern Ireland, Fintan is ripe for export to the US where it is rarely used…
Greek
"peace"
Eirene, modernized to Irene, was the Greek goddess of peace. Eirene or Irene was also the name of an early empress and several saints.
Iliza is a feminine name with several possible origins: it may be a variant of Eliza (itself a shortening of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God' in Hebrew), a form of the Slavic name Ilsa or Ilse, or…
"gold"
Cressida is a golden, mythological, and Shakespearean name, much better known in Britain than it is in the US. Given to just 11 American girls in a recent year — though still the highest number on…
Maye is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, primarily derived from the Old French word 'mai' referring to the month of May, symbolizing springtime, renewal, and growth. Alternatively, it…
Daniell is a masculine name primarily serving as a variant spelling of Daniel, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge.' This alternative spelling adds distinction to the traditional…
African
"light or jungle"
Simple, delicate, and unusual.
Hebrew
"to protect, shelter"
Bright and bold traditionally masculine name used in Israel.
Hungarian, from Latin
"from Antium"
A unique Hungarian form of Anthony that makes a familiar name seem striking and fresh.
Aurore is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'dawn.' It's the French form of Aurora, the Roman goddess of the morning. The name evokes images of daybreak, new beginnings, and golden light. In…
Claudien is a masculine name derived from the Roman family name Claudius, which comes from Latin 'claudus' meaning 'lame' or 'crippled.' It can be considered a French variant of Claude or an…
Connory is a masculine name that emerged as a variant of the Irish name Connor, which means "lover of hounds" or "wolf lover." It combines the traditional Connor with a distinctive 'y' ending, giving…
Akan
"born on Friday"
One of the many gorgeous names originally used for children born on a specific day of the week, popular in West African culture. Effia is Akan in origin — the Akan people originate in southern Ghana…
Ezyra is an uncommon masculine name with contemporary origins, likely representing a modern creation or variation of existing names. It may be a novel spelling of Ezra, a Hebrew name meaning 'help'…
Hungarian form of Francis
"Frenchman or free man"
Ferenc is well used in Hungary, where it has the intriguing nickname Ferko, it has been associated with the playwright Molnar.
Welsh
"dark, swarthy complexion"
A rugged Welsh name, reminiscent of Griffin, Gerard, and Gideon, Gethin is a familiar choice in the UK when it ranks in the Top 1000. Notable bearers include Game of Thrones actor Gethin Anthony,…
Jenah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Jena, which itself has several potential derivations including the Hebrew word for 'answer' or the Arabic word…
Marlys is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Marlene or Marlis, which themselves derive from combinations of Mary and other elements like Elizabeth or Louise. The name has Germanic…
Norwegian
"famous ruler"
This intriguing Scandinavian name is associated with Roald Dahl, author of the juvenile classics James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . You can honor an ancestral Ronald…
Zafir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'victorious' or 'triumphant.' In some traditions, it's also associated with the meaning 'successful' or 'achieving.' The name shares roots with the…
