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Scandinavian, variation of Janson, Jansen
"Jan's son"
Jansen is an intriguing way to honor an ancestral John; Jantzen is a brand of swimwear.
Japanese
"aware of emptiness"
Goku is the name of the protagonist of the popular "Dragon Ball" manga series, which was turned into a live action film. The character of Goku is reportedly based on Sun Wukong, the hero of the…
Dutch
"gatekeeper"
This upbeat, friendly surname name has appeared on television's Battlestar Galactica a handful of cartoons, and on a literary note, a character in Herman Melville's Moby Dick . Sports fans might…
English, variation of Jessamine
"jasmine flower"
Jessamy and big sister Jessamine are all but unknown in the U.S., but make distinctive alternatives to overexposed Jessica, Jessie, and Jasmine.
Abbiegayle is a modern, elaborate spelling variation of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning 'father's joy' or 'source of joy.' This contemporary rendering combines the nickname Abbie with a stylized…
Abee is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a diminutive form of Abigail, which comes from Hebrew meaning "father's joy." Alternatively, it could be a variant spelling…
Abeetal is an extremely rare feminine name with possible Hebrew or Aramaic origins. It may be a variant spelling of Abital, a biblical name meaning 'father of dew' or 'my father is the night dew,'…
English, phonetic spelling of Addison, English
"son of Adam"
As soon as a name becomes mega-popular, parents start to look for spelling variations to set their child apart. This is one of the less graceful ones.
English
"adorable and beautiful"
A blend of the word "adorable" and the name Belle, Adorabelle is a totally cutesy option, perhaps best reserved for a pet. While Adorabelle has never made the US stats, alternative form Adorabella…
English, “afternoon”
An early day name worthy of consideration today for someone seeking a truly unusual name.
Alleeceea appears to be a highly uncommon variant spelling of Alicia, which derives from the Germanic name Adelaide, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' This elaborate spelling creates a very distinctive…
German
"noble peace"
Part Amalia, part Winifred, Amalfried is an Old Germanic name with the beautiful meaning "noble peace". It may be a striking choice for a character in a historical fantasy novel, or perhaps for a…
Bae is a succinct, modern feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Korean, it means 'inspiration' or can relate to the surname meaning 'pear.' However, its recent popularity stems largely…
Bald is an uncommon masculine name with ancient Germanic origins. Rather than relating to hair loss, the name derives from the Old English element 'beald' meaning 'bold' or 'brave.' It was found in…
Modern invented name
The name of a minor character in Game of Thrones , Balon Greyjoy, the ancient lord of the Iron Islands and father to lead character Theon Greyjoy.
