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Basque
"cowherd"
Popular name in Spain's Basque country, thanks to cowboyish meaning, virtually unknown elsewhere.
"thornbush"
Basque names, indeed the entire Basque language, are unrelated to any other. Arantxa is a diminutive of Arantzazu. This obscure choice was made known by tennis player Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario.
Latin, Spanish
"cheerful"
Hilaria, the ancient Roman form of Hilary also given to joyous festivals, is still used in Spain and Poland, while the intriguing Italian version is Ilaria. A notable current bearer is fitness expert…
Spanish word name
"charity"
Caridad is a theological Virgin name, representing Our Lady of Charity, and a popular saint's name in Cuba. Would make an interesting choice, in the manner of the more familiar Soledad, Our Lady of…
Spanish
"conception"
Name given in honor of the Virgin Mary that might prove difficult for a modern Spanish-American child to pull off.
Absalón is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical Absalom (אַבְשָׁלוֹם), meaning 'father of peace' or 'my father is peace.' In the Bible, Absalom was the third son of King…
Place-name, Spanish
"poplar tree"
The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.
Latin, from the Roman family name Caius
"rejoice"
Cayo is a rare and rhythmic Spanish name, all but unknown in the English-speaking world, that would make a lively choice.
Cleandro is a masculine name with Greek origins, formed from elements meaning 'glory' ('kleos') and 'man' ('andros'). This classical name was used in ancient Greece and appears in historical texts…
Cleanto is an uncommon masculine name with classical roots, likely derived from Greek origins. It may be related to the Greek name Cleanthes (Κλεάνθης), which combines elements meaning "glory" and…
Exechio is an extremely rare masculine name with possible Greek or Italian influences. The name's origins are obscure, potentially representing a creative coinage or a very uncommon regional name.…
"justice"
The meaning makes this name interesting, but the sound is too related to nemesis.
Xalbador is a rare masculine name of Basque origin, traditional to the distinctive language and culture found in the region spanning northern Spain and southwestern France. The name is a variant of…
Zafiro is a masculine name derived from the Spanish word for 'sapphire,' referring to the blue precious gemstone. The name carries connotations of luxury, beauty, and rarity. In various cultures,…
Variation of Ximen, Basque
"son"
Ximeno is sometimes falsely credited as the Basque variation of Simon. It actually comes from Semen, a medieval Basque name that is completely unusable today, for obvious reasons. All the more reason…
Aricelia is a feminine name of Latin origin, likely derived from a combination of elements or as a variant of Araceli. Araceli comes from Latin 'ara coeli' meaning 'altar of heaven,' with religious…
"blessed one"
There are several fine Ben-beginning boy's names, such as BENJAMIN and BENEDICT, but girls names like this and BENJAMINA don't fare as well.
Carmaletta is an elaborate feminine variant of Carmel, which derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'garden' or 'vineyard of God.' This ornate version adds the diminutive '-etta' suffix to create a more…
Welsh
"beautiful as a poem; crooked women"
A mythological Welsh name with an intriguing sound, Ceridwen appears in several Welsh legends, in which she is an an enchantress and the owner of the cauldron of poetic inspiration. She is also…
Latin
"dove"
Columba is an early saint's name that rhumbas to a modern beat. While the original St. Columba is male, the name sounds more appropriate for a girl in the modern world. Leave variations Colm and…
