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English variation of Robert
"bright fame"
All varieties of Hob are antiquated nicknames for Robert, though this one has the "Calvin and Hobbes" cartoon association too. It may also be linked to philosopher Thomas Hobbes, giving it a more…
Greek
"joy"
Chara is the name of a star in a constellation that represents hunting dogs, recently named as one of the most likely to host extraterrestrial life. Also, Chara is a variation of both Sarah and…
English word name
"joyful"
Modern update to midcentury favorite Joy.
Hebrew
"happiness; joy"
An upbeat, unisex Hebrew name with a meaning to match. As a word, it is associated with Jewish celebrations, such as an engagement or a Bar Mitzvah.
"shine brightly"
Over-the-top glitzy. Sparkle debuted in 1976 and peaked in 1979 when it was given to 124 baby girls. Since then, it has only been given to a small handful of girls most years in the US. Pretty…
Yoruba
"the crown meets joy"
This charming West African mini name fits in with the other similarly short names that are all the rage right now. Actress Ayo Edebiri is the star of TV's The Bear .
African, Yoruban
Rhythmic and unusual.
English surname name
"friendly"
The surname of enterprising journalist Nellie Bly and poet Robert Bly makes a simple, modern, and upbeat sounding choice for either a boy or a girl.
"joy arrives"
A joyful Yoruba name which would be perfect for a long-awaited baby.
English
"happy, joyous"
Fane, used as a nickname in the Middle Ages for someone with a cheerful disposition, is one of the more offbeat members of the Zane-Kane family.
Variation of Hilarius
"happy, cheerful"
Uplifting name that's technically for boys but practically would work much better for girls.
Variant of Meriwether
"bright forest"
Unfashionable surname, best left in the forest with Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
English from Latin
"bright, bold"
Variation of Hilary
Alair is a lighter, more unusual form of Hilary.
Yoruba, Nigerian
"joy has come home"
A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.
"happy, friendly"
This name was used by Shakespeare (who got it from Plutarch) in Antony and Cleopatra for one of the attendants of the Egyptian queen. An interesting possibility, it is heard occasionally in the UK,…
"joy, merriment"
The name of one of the three Graces or Charities in Greek mythology, put on the earth to fill it with pleasant moments and goodwill.
