SF AI Names

Amias is a friendly and attractive sounding name, with a lovely meaning and knightly feel. Though it might sound like a Biblical name, similar as it is to Amos and Ozias, it is in fact a Latin name, ultimately from the elements amicus or amo meaning "friend" and "love" respectively.

A popular choice in Mexico and a Top 200 name in the US, though usually for girls. Ximena has that stylish X- initial and a sunny feel. Alternative form Jimena is also in the charts and is far more popular in Spain itself.

The least used of the Three Wise Men's names, but a strong option for bold namers to consider.

This name, stemming from the Mayan mythological figure of the Rainbow Lady, is a surprising pop hit, primarily among Hispanic parents.

Though Genesis is a Top 100 girls' name in the US, it's by all rights a unisex choice.

Abyssinia is the ancient name of the Ethiopian Empire, no longer found on any map but with a possible future as a melodic girls' name in the ever-expanding place-name category. Among African names for girls, this one is undiscovered.

In mythology, Iphigenia was sacrificed by her father, Agamemnon -- a difficult legacy to pass on to a daughter, and only one reason the name is hardly ever used.

A name from medieval romance with an endearingly clunky sound, à la Sherlock. The most famous modern wearer was twentieth-century psychologist/sexologist Havelock (born Henry) Ellis.

Over the top for even the most ardent Anglophile. Sacheverell Sitwell was a member of the prominentliterary Sitwell family.

Huracan is the supreme Mayan god whose name inspired the hurricane. If Storm and Sky can make names, why not Huracan?

The American child given this name of four kings of Denmark, not to mention one so similar to that of the Harry Potter archvillain Lord Voldemort, might have to pay a large emotional import tax.

Rather imperious as a baby name, but has an interesting history. Imperia is the name of an obscure French saint, also known as Impère and Impérie, also borne by the famous Italian courtesan Imperia Cognati. Honoré de Balzac later used it in his short story La belle Impéria (1832), where it belongs to a fictional courtesan. A similar name, Bel-imperia, was used by Elizabethan dramatist Thomas Kyd for a character in his play The Spanish Tragedy.

Bastia is an unusual feminine name that likely derives from geographical origins, most notably the city of Bastia on the French island of Corsica. The place name itself comes from 'bastita,' meaning 'fortress' or 'stronghold' in Italian or Corsican dialects. As a personal name, Bastia is extremely rare across most cultures and naming databases. It carries Mediterranean associations and may appeal to parents with Corsican heritage or those seeking a unique name with geographical significance. The name has a melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing vowel ending that follows naming patterns found in Italian, Spanish, and French feminine names. Despite its rarity, Bastia offers a distinctive sound with subtle connotations of strength and heritage.

Agraciana is an elegant feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins, derived from 'gracia' meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The name essentially conveys the quality of being full of grace or blessed with divine favor. This elaborate, melodic name follows traditional Spanish naming patterns with its 'ana' suffix. Agraciana remains quite rare, even in Spanish-speaking regions, giving it a distinctive quality while still connecting to familiar naming traditions. The name likely emerged from Catholic traditions, possibly relating to references to the Virgin Mary as 'full of grace'. With its flowing syllables and romantic sound, Agraciana offers an uncommon yet historically grounded option for parents seeking names with spiritual significance and classical European roots.