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Variation of Samira
"companion in evening conversation"
This more elaborate version of the name is heard occasionally, but Samira or the related Samara is simpler and just as rhythmic.
Scottish
"an Irishman, from the land of the Gaels"
Nice Scottish sound, but too tied to sweaters and socks.
Justas is a masculine name with Lithuanian origins, functioning as the Lithuanian variant of the Latin name Justus, which means 'just,' 'fair,' or 'righteous.' The name carries connotations of…
"marsh, bog"
Irish surname
Cullinan is an Irish surname that is unusual but accessible, with the unique nickname of Cully. Trivia tidbit: The Cullinan diamond was the largest rough diamond ever found--over 3,000 carats--when…
Greek
"silver"
An intriguing Greek name with an appealing meaning.
A more modern form of Argyros.
English
"dead sea"
Other kids might see a teasible connection to mortician or mortuary. Mortimer is an English family name used a few generations ago as an Anglicization of Moses; it was Walt Disney's original choice…
Gaelen is a masculine name with Celtic and Gaelic origins. It's a variant spelling of Galen or Gaylen, derived from the ancient Greek name 'Galenos,' meaning 'calm' or 'tranquil.' In Irish tradition,…
"moor with elm trees"
Boys' names beginning with "El" were all the rage in the 1910s, but today Elmore - along with Elwin, Ellsworth and others - has barely been used for decades. It has literary connections through…
Eddis is a rare masculine name of uncertain origin. It may be a variant of 'Edis' which derives from the Old English name 'Eadgith,' meaning 'rich gift' or 'blessed war.' Alternatively, it could be…
"stone camp or fortress"
Rochester was Jack Benny's famous valet and sidekick, played by early African-American comic Eddie Anderson.
"limping man, awkward man"
The meaning of this name isn't clear, but it may mean "limping man" (from Greek skazo "to limp, stumble") or "awkward man" (from skaios ) meaning "left, awkward" plus andros "man". In Greek…
French
"from Bellou"
This surname-name comes with some great connotations: Addie Ballou the American feminist, Kurt Ballou — guitarist with the band Converge, or Adin Ballou — abolitionist and pacifist. It has a trendy,…
Fayette is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the word 'fay' meaning 'fairy' or 'faith.' It gained recognition in America through the influence of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French…
Japanese
"born in spring"
A traditional possibility for a Japanese or Japanese-American child born in April or May.
Morvin is an unusual feminine name with uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Welsh elements or as a variant of Morwen, meaning "maiden" or referring to the sea. It may also relate to Old…
