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Sin-Dee
Maalik
Maalik is a masculine name with Arabic roots, meaning "king," "master," or "owner." The double 'a' spelling is a transliteration variant that emphasizes the elongated vowel sound in Arabic…
Naz
Tokue
Sentaro
Joe
Shingen
Lake
Nature name
Evocative modern unisex choice brought into the spotlight by actress Lake Bell.
Tenoch
Ciro
Italian variation of Cyrus
This name of an old Hollywood nightclub still retains a spark of glamour.
Toto
Pasquale
Pasquale is a traditional Italian masculine name with rich historical and religious significance. Derived from the Latin 'paschalis' meaning 'relating to Easter,' it was historically given to boys…
Mildred
English
"gentle strength"
Is it clunky cute, strong and vintage, or dreadful and mildewy? Like Gertrude and Bertha, Mildred is one that divides the crowds, but with popular nickname Mildred and renewed interest in Winifred,…
Fontaine
Ah Jong
Sandra
Diminutive of Alessandra, Italian from Greek
"defending men"
2012's Hurricane Sandy blew away whatever style currency Sandra retained from its 1960s Sandra Dee heyday. While in recent years it's been associated with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor,…
Freder
Chesley
Chesley is a masculine name of Old English origin meaning 'camp clearing' or 'meadow settlement.' With roots as an English surname, it transitioned to occasional first-name use in the 19th century.…
Elvis
Meaning unknown
When the King was alive, and for years afterwards, few people (except Declan McManus who became Elvis Costello) dared use his singular name, but now it's very much up for grabs. The name Elvis is…
Nelly
Variation of Nellie and Nell
"light"
Nelly or Nellie is an adorable nickname name that can be short for a wide range of more formal appellations or that can stand on its own, and is typical of the vintage nickname genre that is growing…