Names that Used to Not Be on Nameberry
Share
Copy link
Names that used to be on my "Not on Nameberry" list, but are now on the site.
- Ademir
Origin:
Portuguese, GermanMeaning:
"famous wealth"Description:
A handsome Portuguese name derived from the old Germanic saint's name Audamar or Otmar. Especially common in Brazil.
- Adão
- Afan
Origin:
WelshDescription:
The name of an early British saint (a cousin of St David), and a river in South Wales, presumably from afon, the word for river.
- Alacrity
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"brisk and cheerful readiness"
- Amantha
Origin:
English, invented nameDescription:
Blends Samantha and Amanda, yet feels fresher than either.
- Archer
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"bowman"Description:
Archer is among the next wave of masculine-leaning occupational names rediscovered for girls.
- Asaph
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"collector"Description:
A rare and rather lovely Biblical option belonging to several minor characters in the Old Testament.
- Awa
- Celso
- Ealasaid
- Loïc
Origin:
French variation of Louis or LucasDescription:
This name, also spelled Loic, is a classic in French-speaking areas but rarely heard elsewhere.
- Menodora
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"gift of the moon"Description:
A beautiful and evocative Greek mythology name which was also borne by a 4th century saint. A unique alternative to Theodora.
- Veridiana
Origin:
Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Viridiana, LatinMeaning:
"green"Description:
A rarer variant of Viridiana. Saint Veridiana is the patron saint of snakes.