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  1. Armin

    • Origin:

      Form of Herman or Armen

    • Meaning:

      "soldier or wish, hope"

    • Description:

      Possibly related to the Ermin- names (which gave us Emma and her variants) or to Herman OR to the Persian/Kazakh/Armenian names Arman or Armen, this is an unusual choice which fits current trends.
  2. Rosario

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "rosary"

    • Description:

      Rosario comes from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Rosario, or "Our Lady of the Rosary", Rosary referring to the vocal and mental prayers in Catholicism, that reflect on the life of Christ and his Mother.
  3. Historia

    • Origin:

      Spanish word name or Greek

    • Meaning:

      "history"

    • Description:

      Historia originated as a Greek term and is the basis for the word "history" in many languages, including English and Spanish. It is used as a name for the character Historia Reiss in the anime series Attack on Titan.
  4. Rei

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my companion"

    • Description:

      A very unusual biblical name, Rei was one of David's most loyal supporters.
  5. Ruri

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "lapis lazuli"

    • Description:

      Naming babies after precious gems as a protection against evil spirits is an ancient Japanese tradition.
  6. Tora

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "thunder"

    • Description:

      Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.
  7. Iori

    • Origin:

      Japanese, Welsh

    • Description:

      In Welsh, a diminutive of Iorwerth. As a Japanese name, Iori stands alone.
  8. Kei

    • Origin:

      Japanese, Frisian

    • Meaning:

      "blessing, wise, intelligent, gemstone; horn, victory or the people"

    • Description:

      A succinct Japanese with plenty of positive meanings, Kei can denote wisdom, celebration, and excellence, along with (square) gemstones and Japanese Judas-trees, depending on which kanji is used. In recent years, it has become notably feminine leaning in Japan, often as a short form of Keiko. It is however unisex and may also be used as shorten version of Keita, Keisuke, Keisaku, and more.
  9. Katana

    • Origin:

      Persian or Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "honorable or sword"

    • Description:

      Katana is a male name in Old Persian and a well-used word in Japanese, but as a girls' name is these days found more often as Kitana, the name of a princess in the video game Mortal Kombat II.
  10. Yuki

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "snow; happiness"

    • Description:

      Succinct and memorable, Yuki is a Japanese name, which may relate to winter or joy, depending on the kanji used. It is a unisex choice, notably borne by singer Yuki Kuramochi (stylized as YUKI).
  11. Miska

    • Origin:

      Finnish diminutive of Mikael

    • Meaning:

      "who is like God?"

    • Description:

      Along with Mika, a nickname for Mikael.
  12. Katara

    • Origin:

      Fictional name

    • Meaning:

      "droplet"

    • Description:

      A prominent character name from the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, derived from an Arabic word meaning "(water) droplet" ⁠— Katara belongs to a water tribe.
  13. Aika

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "flower"

    • Description:

      Depending on which characters you use, this Japanese name can have many meanings. The first part can mean "love, affection" or "indigo", while kanji for the second element include those meaning flower, perfume, include, sing, and praise. Whichever you choose, this is a distinctive Japanese name that travels easily into other languages.
  14. Akari

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "light; vermilion"

    • Description:

      Akari is a gender-neutral Japanese name used fairly evenly between the sexes in the US.
  15. Cleopatra

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "glory of the father"

    • Description:

      A royal name in ancient Egypt that's never quite made it to the modern world, though nickname Cleo is widely used. Other now-extinct Cleopatra diminutives, including Cleora and Cleola, achieved some popularity in the early 20th century when there was a crazy for all things Egypt-related as the ancient tombs were opened and artifacts displayed. In the US, Cleopatra became a popular silent film in 1917 starring Theda Bara.
  16. Sakura

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "cherry blossom"

    • Description:

      Lovely Japanese name that would certainly be appreciated in Europe and the U.S. It was rarely used in Japan until the 1990s, and draws its current popularity from the fact that it is deeply connected to Japanese traditional culture without sounding frumpy and old-fashioned.
  17. Mirai

    • Origin:

      Japanese or Shona

    • Meaning:

      "future or wait"

    • Description:

      A modern Japanese name meaning "future", borne by figure skater Mirai Nagasu. The name is technically unisex, but more often given to girls. Mirai is also a Shona female given name, meaning "wait".
  18. Aren

    • Description:

      Aren is a masculine name with multiple origins and meanings across different cultures. In Armenian, it means 'eagle,' symbolizing strength and vision. It can also be a variation of Aaron, derived from Hebrew meaning 'high mountain' or 'exalted.' In some Scandinavian contexts, Aren may be related to Arne, meaning 'eagle' or 'ruler.' The name's simplicity, modern sound, and cross-cultural appeal have contributed to its gradual increase in usage. Aren benefits from being short, easily pronounced, and recognized across different languages while remaining distinctive. Its strong consonant sounds and straightforward pronunciation give it a contemporary, streamlined quality appreciated by many parents.

  19. Akiro

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bright boy; man of autumn"

    • Description:

      Akiro is well used in Japan, the first name of famed director Kurosawa. Also transliterated as Akirou, it can mean "bright boy" or "man of autumn", depending on which Kanji elements are used.
  20. Taika

    • Origin:

      Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "magic"

    • Description:

      A rare Finnish name with ties to sorcery and witchcraft.