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Lojban Cunrafsi Names

  1. Kir

    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Cyrus, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "sun"

    • Description:

      As attractive and straightforward as Kir may be, you may wish to go with the Irish spelling Keir (of different origins), due to Kir's association with the French cocktail.
  2. Kit

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Katherine, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      Kit is a crisp, old-time nickname with plenty of spirit and style. In the UK it's a rising star for boys, while in the US, it is trending upwards for girls too.
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    • Mac

      • Origin:

        Scottish or Irish

      • Meaning:

        "son of"

      • Description:

        In Ireland and Scotland, Mac and Mc mean "son of"; here, Mac is a generic fella, or a short form cooler than either Matt or Max. Mac can be a nickname of any longer Mac or Mc starting name such as McCoy or Macalister. If you want to make it feel more complete, you can always spell it Mack.
    • Mai

      • Origin:

        Japanese, French, Welsh, Vietnamese, Navajo

      • Meaning:

        "dance; May; cherry blossom; coyote"

      • Description:

        Cross-cultural winner.
    • Mel

      • Origin:

        English, diminutive of Melvin

      • Meaning:

        "council protector"

      • Description:

        Though most Mels are playing pinochle with Murray and Morris, there was a notable Saint Mel. He is one of the earliest Irish saints, a nephew of St. Patrick. He became a priest, then built a great monastery where he served as abbot.
    • Nan

      • Origin:

        English, diminutive of Nancy

      • Description:

        Bobbsey Twins-era nickname name that could find new life via Nan, heroine of The Nanny Diaries. Nan was also the nickname of Annabel St George, the protagonist of Edith Wharton's novel "The Buccaneers".
    • Nat

      • Origin:

        English, diminutive of Nathan or Nathaniel

      • Description:

        Just the kind of old-fashioned nickname coming back into style.
    • Nur

      • Origin:

        Arabic

      • Meaning:

        "light"
    • Pam

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Pamela, English

      • Meaning:

        "all honey"

      • Description:

        This mild-mannered short form was Queen of the Prom in the fifties and sixties, but today is mostly heard on TV's The Office (and of course as one of the founders of Nameberry).
    • Paz

      • Origin:

        Hebrew; Spanish

      • Meaning:

        "gold; peace"

      • Description:

        Paz, currently represented by actresses Paz Vega and Paz de la Huerts, would make a sparkling middle name choice. It originated as a title of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Peace, and is one of the names that mean peace, derived from the Latin word "pax".
    • Pim

      • Origin:

        Dutch diminutive of Willem or William

      • Meaning:

        "resolute protection"

      • Description:

        The short, cute Pim is a Top 100 boys' name in The Netherlands though little-known outside that country. But in a family overrun with Williams, Pim could make an original nickname setting a modern child apart from father Will and grandpa Bill.
    • Pip

      • Origin:

        English, diminutive of Philip

      • Meaning:

        "lover of horses"

      • Description:

        The original Pip was the main character in Great Expectations (full name Philip Pirrip). Cute for a tike, maybe too cute for an adult.
    • Pru

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Prudence, virtue name

      • Description:

        With the return of the less obvious virtue names such as Verity and Prudence, vintage nickname names like Pru may follow in their wake.
    • Red

      • Origin:

        Color name

      • Description:

        Fiery but slight middle name choice; much more apt to be a redhead's nickname.
    • Rei

      • Origin:

        Japanese

      • Meaning:

        "bell or beautiful"

      • Description:

        A sweet and simple Japanese name with several possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
    • Ric

      • Description:

        Ric is a short, punchy masculine name that typically serves as a diminutive of Richard, though it occasionally stands alone as an independent given name. Richard comes from Germanic elements meaning 'powerful' or 'strong' and 'ruler,' literally translating to 'strong ruler' or 'brave power.' This abbreviated form gained some usage in the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1960s and 70s, reflecting the trend toward shorter, more casual names. Ric carries the powerful heritage of its parent name while offering a more modern, streamlined option. Notable bearers include musicians like Ric Ocasek of The Cars, which has helped maintain the name's contemporary appeal despite its ancient roots.
    • Rik

      • Description:

        Rik is a masculine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots, functioning as a short form of names containing the element 'ric' or 'rik' meaning 'ruler' or 'power,' such as Richard, Frederik, Erik, or Henrik. This concise variant has been particularly popular in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Scandinavian countries. With just one syllable, Rik offers a strong, direct quality that contrasts with the more formal versions from which it derives. The name projects a friendly accessibility while maintaining masculine strength. Since the mid-20th century, Rik has occasionally been used as an independent given name rather than just a nickname, reflecting the modern preference for shorter names. Its simplicity makes it internationally transferable while its traditional roots give it substance and history.

    • Rin

      • Origin:

        Japanese

      • Meaning:

        "dignified, severe"

      • Description:

        A very popular girls' name in Japan whose sound is consistent with its meaning. Another possibility is Ren.
    • Ron

      • Origin:

        Short form of Ronald, Norse

      • Meaning:

        "ruler's counselor"

      • Description:

        Ron is a masculine name that functions both as a standalone name and as a shortened form of longer names like Ronald, Aaron, or Byron. Ronald, its most common source, derives from the Old Norse 'Rögnvaldr,' meaning 'ruler's advisor' or 'decision maker.'