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Pascoe
Cornish variation of Pascal
"Easter"
Pascoe was popular in medieval times and is definitely deserving of revival, especially for a child born in the Easter season. Other spellings are Pasco and Pascow.
Akello
Ugandan
"I have brought forth"
Energetic but mellow.
Cadoc
Welsh
"battle"
St Cadoc was an early Welsh churchman, who gave his name to several villages in Wales, and according to his Life knew King Arthur. Less popular than other C__C names like Cormac and Cedric, Cadoc…
Claudian
Claudian is a masculine name with ancient Roman roots, derived from the Latin name Claudius, meaning 'lame' or 'limping' - though this original meaning has long been divorced from the name's…
Diggory
French
"Lost one"
This buoyant name has the same bouncy rhythm as Rafferty and Barnaby, but is virtually unused. It has plenty of literary cred, too: characters in The Chronicles of Narnia, Harry Potter and Thomas…
Dumi
African
"praise"
Short form of Dumisani
Elidor
Welsh or Hebrew
"steel, or generation of god"
As a Welsh name, Elidor is a modern form of Elidur, an ancient British king name. It was used by British author Alan Garner for the eponymous hero of his children's fantasy novel Elidor (1965). As a…
Fergal
Irish
"brave, manly"
Very common in early Ireland and still in use there today, it was the name of an eighth century high king and also a saint. Not as well known in this country as Fergus, Fergal is currently appearing…
Fiorenzo
Italian variation of Florentius or Florence, Latin
"prospering, flourishing"
A masculine form of Florence, Fiorenzo has a bold, arty flair to it, while also giving the option of stylish nickname Enzo. It has been notably borne by cyclist Fiorenzo Magni.
Gulliver
Irish
"glutton"
Gulliver is an obscure Gaelic surname known almost solely through its literary Travels until actor Gary Oldman used it for his son, instantly transforming it into a lively option. British actors…
Abelone
Danish form of Apollonia
"destroyer, strength, father of light"
A Danish name relating back to the Greek Apollo.
Abril
Spanish and Catalan variation of April
This Spanish month name has been quietly used for several years now in the US.
Acacia
Greek
"thorny"
Acacia is an attractive, rarely used Greek flower name enhanced by its popular beginning-and-ending-with 'a'-construct, and is gradually beginning to catch on as a new member of the stylish girl…
Addalyn
Addalyn is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States in the early 2000s. It appears to be a creative variant of Adeline or Madelyn, combining elements of popular names with the trendy…
Adelis
Adelis is a feminine name with possible roots in Germanic languages, where 'adel' means noble or nobility. It may be viewed as a variation of names like Adelaide, Adeline, or Adela. While not widely…
Adilene
Variation of Adeline or Adil, Mexican
"noble; just, fair"
A variation of the popular Adeline, Adilene appears in the title of a popular song by Mexican band, Los Yonics. It may be inspired by the Biblical place name Abilene or perhaps by the Arabic names…
Adilynn
Spelling variation of Adeline
As a variant of Adeline, Adilynn fits into a popular family of names with many alternate spellings—Adalyn, Adalynn, Adaline, Addilynn—all of which are higher on the popularity charts than this one.…
Adira
Hebrew
"strong"
Adira is one of those names that feels familiar without being overused. Simple but with subtle flair, Adira crosses different languages easily and could provide an alternative option tor the likes of…
Alafair
Romani
"elf warrior or all true"
The meaning and origin of this extremely rare name are unclear, but it may be related to the Germanic name Alvar "elf warrior", or to Allovera/Elvira "all true". Historically, it has been recorded…
Alba
Latin, Germanic, Spanish , Italian., "white, light; elf; dawn"
"white, light; elf; dawn"
Bright, lively, and multicultural, Alba has the vintage mellowness of Alma but spirited feel of Ebba, Phoebe, and Pippa too. Derived from multiple different sources, a recent year saw it appear as a…