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Bellatrix
Latin
"female warrior"
J.K. Rowling is a modern master of naming who brought a whole constellation of ancient and celestial names to modern parents. Bellatrix, of one of the stars of Orion, combines fashionable names Bella…
Calixto
Greek
"beautiful"
Calixto is known in Spain as the name of three popes, one of whom was the martyr, Callixtus I, regarded as a saint. Calixto has a lot of energy and futuristic spirit, thanks in part to the…
Deveraux
French
"of Evreux; riverbank"
Swashbuckling name worthy of a hero in a romance novel. Deveraux or Devereaux is drawn from the town of Evreux in France and combined with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a noble of…
Daxter
Modern invented name
Daxter feels like a blend between Dexter and Baxter. If you like it better than either of those, then go for it.
Dixon
Scottish
"son of Dick"
A relatively common surname, Dixon would be an inventive way to honor an ancestral Richard or Dick, the X form a lot livelier than the Dickson spelling, just as Dix is a more modern short form than…
Dextra
Dextra is a distinctive feminine name derived from the Latin word 'dexter,' meaning 'right-handed' or more broadly 'skillful' and 'fortunate.' The ancient Romans associated the right side with…
Dixie
Latin, French
"I have spoken; tenth"
A sassy, spunky, punchy kind of name, Dixie can also be considered a place name, one that has become problematic because of its association with the antebellum South. The Dixie Chicks recently…
Elexia
Elexia is a modern feminine name with possible Greek roots, appearing as a creative variation of Alexia or Elexis. The name conveys elegance with its melodic sound pattern and distinctive 'x' that…
Elixevetta
English combination of Elizabeth, Alexis, and Yvette
"pledged to God + defender + yew tree"
Elixevetta is part Elizabeth and part Alexandra, and thoroughly confusing.
Eryx
Greek mythology name
"to keep in, to curb"
Eryx has a sci-fi sound and deep roots. In Greek mythology, Eryx was the son of Poseidon and Aphrodite and a king in Sicily. He was a great boxer, but was eventually beaten by Heracles. He probably…
Exechio
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.…
Evreux
Evreux is a distinguished masculine name of French origin, derived from the name of a historic commune and city in Normandy, France. Pronounced roughly as 'ev-ruh,' this place name carries…
Exa
Spelling variation of Achsah, Hebrew
"adorned"
In the 21st century, Exa is best known as the given name of Grimes and Elon Musk's daughter Y, a sibling for X Æ A-XII. The celebrity parents were inspired by the supercomputer terms exaFLOPS, which…
Fox
Animal name
Fox is one animal name backed by a longish tradition, and then popularized via the lead character Fox Mulder on X Files . Fox is simple, sleek, and a little bit wild, and could make an interesting…
Galaxia
Spanish
"galaxy"
Spanish for galaxy, this larger-than-life name would make a bold but beautiful choice for girl.
Imperatrix
Imperatrix is a noble feminine name derived from Latin, meaning 'empress' or 'female commander.' It originates from the ancient Roman title for the wife of an emperor or a female sovereign ruler.…
Ixidor
Ixidor is a distinctive masculine name with a mysterious quality, likely of modern invented origin rather than traditional usage. The name may draw inspiration from fantasy literature, gaming, or…
Juneaux
Juneaux is a creative feminine name that appears to be a decorative spelling of June, incorporating the French '-eaux' ending to create a distinctive variant. The traditional June derives from the…
Jinx
Word name
"spell, curse, bringer of bad luck"
Jinx, a James Bond heroine name has an ominous meaning but kinetic energy. In the film "Die Another Day," the actual first name of the character played by Halle Berry is Giacinta. It could therefore…
Ixchel
Mayan
"lady rainbow"
A distinctive mythological name. likely derived from the Maya elements of ix and chel meaning "lady" and "rainbow" respectively, Ixchel was a Mayan Goddess associated with the moon, pregnancy,…