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Cornish place and saint's name
This Cornish place name is possibly named after a female saint, Senara. However, it can work just as well on a boy and would make a very interesting choice for those of Cornish descent or who love…
Greek
"life of Zeus"
Zealous and noble, an unusual and strong choice -- and if the original is too much of a mouthful, you can always call him Zen.
Zephirin is a masculine name derived from Zephyrus, the Greek god of the west wind. The name comes from the Greek word 'zephyros,' meaning 'west wind' or 'gentle breeze.' With Latin influences…
Zephiros is a masculine name derived from ancient Greek mythology, where Zephyros (also spelled Zephyrus) was the god of the west wind, considered the gentlest of the wind deities. The name literally…
Zephram is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Zephran or possibly inspired by 'zephyr,' the Greek word for the west wind. Science fiction fans may recognize it from Star Trek, where…
Zephrin is a masculine name derived from the Greek word 'zephyros,' meaning 'west wind.' In Greek mythology, Zephyrus was the god of the west wind, considered the gentlest of the winds. This…
Modern invented name
Updates the tired Derek or Eric.
Musician name
The late great singer-songwriter Warren Zevon would make a worthy namesake.
Zevulon is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, serving as a variant of Zebulun (or Zevulun), who was the tenth son of Jacob in the Bible. The name derives from the Hebrew word 'zeved' meaning…
Ziek is a masculine name of multiple potential origins. It may function as a Dutch short form of Ezekiel (meaning 'God strengthens'), or it could relate to various European and Jewish naming…
Arabic
"beauty of the faith"
Zinedine Zidane is France's biggest soccer star, spawning a legion of little Zinedines in that country.
Hebrew
"to leap"
Zophar is a friend of Job in the Bible, the most impassioned of the three who visit him during his trials.
"viable, survivor"
Zosimus is a quirky Z starting name with a long history. It has been the name of several early saints and a pope, as well as the Byzantine author of a history of the Roman Empire, published in the…
Zygmunt is a masculine name of Polish origin, equivalent to the English Sigmund or German Siegmund. It derives from Germanic elements 'sigu' meaning 'victory' and 'mund' meaning 'protection,' thus…
