Royal-ish Names

Adamik is a masculine name with Slavic origins, functioning primarily as a surname in countries like Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. As a given name, it's quite rare. The name derives from 'Adam,' one of the oldest and most widespread male names meaning 'man' or 'earth' in Hebrew, with the Slavic diminutive suffix '-ik' added to create a patronymic form. In Slavic naming traditions, this suffix indicates 'son of Adam' or 'little Adam.' Adamik carries the strength and biblical heritage of Adam while adding a distinctive Eastern European character. For those with Slavic heritage, Adamik might serve as a way to honor ancestral roots while giving a child a name that stands out in Western contexts.

An obscure mythological name which belongs to several minor figures in Greek legend. The father and son of Hephaestion, a close companion of Alexander the Great, also bore the name.

Araminta is a poetic and enchanting eighteenth-century invention with plenty of elegance and a touch of old-fashioned clunkiness. It first appeared in William Congreve's 17th century comedy The Old Bachelor and then again in 1705 when it was used by architect and playwright Sir John Vanbrugh in his play The Confederacy.

Names of royal ranks -- King, Prince, and yes, Baron -- have become more widely used in recent years, though they're outlawed in several countries. This spelling, the same as that of the financial publication Barrons, was used by Donald and Melania Trump for their son.

A rarely used Biblical place-name with a soft and pleasant sound.