Likes & Loves
- Caio
Origin:
Variation of Latin CaiusMeaning:
"rejoice"Description:
Joyful-sounding name that makes a really original option.
- Aodh
Origin:
GaelicMeaning:
"fire"Description:
Aodh, the name of the Celtic sun god meaning "fire", was common in early Scotland. It's also the origin of the wildly popular Irish name Aidan (originally Aodhán). Its pronunciation varies depending on region: AY or EE are Irish pronunciations, and in Scotland it's closer to UH, and has been Anglicized as Hugh.
- Arianwen
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"white, fair, blessed"Description:
Rarely heard outside of Wales, Arianwen is one of many pretty wen-ending names prominent in ancient Welsh legend.
- Dennison
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"son of Dennis"Description:
A case in which the son is now more attractive than the father. There have been Colonial settlers surnamed Dennison on this side of the Atlantic since 1623.
- Zevadiah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"God's gift"Description:
One of the most unusual of the "iah" names, it comes with the appealing and usable nickname Zev.
- Evangelia
Description:
Evangelia is a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'bearer of good news' or 'messenger of good tidings.' It shares its roots with the word 'evangelist' and the male name Evangelos. While relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, Evangelia has traditional usage in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide. The name carries strong religious connotations, connecting to the Christian Gospels (Evangelia in Greek). Evangelia offers a more distinctive alternative to the popular Eva or Evangeline while maintaining similar spiritual associations. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing syllables and provides the cute nickname options of Eva, Lia, or Angie, making it both formal and versatile.
- Lancashire
Description:
Lancashire as a masculine given name is highly unusual, as it's primarily known as a historic county in northwestern England. The place name derives from the city of Lancaster, combining 'Lune' (the river) and 'castra' (Roman fort). As a first name, Lancashire represents the very rare practice of using geographical locations as personal names. It would likely appeal to families with strong connections to the Lancashire region or those seeking an extremely distinctive English-heritage name. The name carries associations with Lancashire's rich industrial history, beautiful countryside, and cultural traditions. Given its rarity as a personal name, a person named Lancashire would carry a truly unique identifier with strong geographic associations.