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Names From Young Adult Literature

  1. Nick

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Nicholas and Dominick

    • Description:

      The classic strong-yet-friendly nickname name, much used for charming movie characters.
  2. Clary

    • Origin:

      Botanical name or variation of Clare, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "bright, clear"

    • Description:

      There are many variations of Clare and Clara, but this might be one of the simplest and most surprising. Clary can be a diminutive of the Latin name Clara, meaning 'bright' or 'clear,' or it might derive from the herb clary sage, giving it botanical associations. \
  3. Aleksander

    • Origin:

      Polish, Slovene, Estonian, Norwegian, and Danish form Alexander, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "defending man"

    • Description:

      An international variation of classic Alexander, this form has slightly softer sounds, yet feels just as strong. Popular in Poland, the Netherlands, Norway and Slovenia, but familiar in the UK too, short forms include Aleks, Sander, Sandi, and Sašo (Sasho).
  4. Mal

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Malcolm, Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "devotee of St. Colomba"

    • Description:

      A nickname for Malcolm that at one point ranked independently on the US Top 1000. It still exists as an affectionate pet form, but you’re unlikely to hear a Malcolm introduce himself as Mal.
  5. Aza

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "powerful"

    • Description:

      Aza is an excellent Arabic choice: elegant and simple. Too simple for you? Consider Aziza.
  6. Cather
    • Alaska
      • Inej
        • Kaz
          • Wylan
            • Jordie