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By KiltedImmortality · Updated May 2023
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Latin
"wood, forest"
With the rise of ancient Roman names, the now-obscure Silvius may be rediscovered. Sleek and silvery, Silvius was the name of several legendary kings and an early saint. It survives in the…
Welsh
"sad, tumult"
The Welsh form of Tristan, and the name of a counselor to King Arthur.
Swedish
"God's will"
Vilgot may seem like an ancient Germanic name, but it's only been around since the end of the 19th century. It's most famous bearer is the late Vilgot Sjöman, a famed Swedish film director and…
Greek
"kingfisher bird"
Heaven, Peace, Serenity: parents seem especially attracted to word names that signal paradise, but Halcyon sounds quite feminine, and might conjure up the sleeping pill Halcion.
"nobody"
One of the best known early Nemos was the captain in Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea , while the more familiar modern one is the animated little orange fish in the Disney movie. Unusual name…
"battle"
St Cadoc was an early Welsh churchman, who gave his name to several villages in Wales, and according to his Life knew King Arthur. Less popular than other C__C names like Cormac and Cedric, Cadoc…
"practical"
In mythology, another name for Aphrodite -- but the rare feminine name that sounds better for a boy.
Mailik is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. It's primarily considered a variant spelling of Malik, which has Arabic roots meaning 'king' or 'sovereign.' The name also appears in…
French variation of Stephen, Greek
"garland, crown"
Appealingly gentle and romantic French classic--with a lot more charm than Steve.
"of privileged birth"
Too close to the name of a bodily fluid.
