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Sylvanus
Latin
"wood; forest"
Sylvanus or Silvanus was the Roman god of the forest whose name is much more often found today in such variations as Sylvia, Sylvie and even Silas than in its original form. But if you're looking for…
Thamer
Thamer is an uncommon feminine name with Arabic origins, though it is more frequently used as a masculine name in Arabic-speaking regions. The name derives from Arabic roots meaning 'fruit,'…
Thankful
Theda
Short form of Theodora or Theodosia, Greek
"gift of God"
Theda is most famous as the name of silent film vamp Theda Bara. Today most fashionable little Theodoras and Theodosias are called Thea, but Theda makes an intriguing change.
Theophilus
Greek
"loved by God; friend of God"
This is a multi-syllabic New Testament relic that could be yet another fresh way to get to Theo. In the beginning of Luke's gospel, he dedicates his words to Theophilus. Theophilus North is the title…
Thurstan
Scandinavian, variation of Thurston
"Thor's stone"
Thurston Howell was the snooty millionaire on Gilligan's Island , but these days such surname names don't have the same elitist air.
Tristam
Tristam is a masculine name of medieval origin, a variant of the more common Tristan. It derives from the Celtic name Drustan, which means 'tumult' or 'clamor.' The name gained prominence through the…
Udiavilla
Valentine
Latin
"strength, health"
Valentine is an attractive Shakespearean name with romantic associations, but those very ties to the saint and the sentimental holiday have sent it into a decline, one which we think may be about to…
Vestal
Virinia
Volney
German
"spirit of the people"
Has a rather heavy surname feel.
Washington
English
"home of the Wassa people"
Lincoln, Tyler, Taylor, Jackson, Jefferson, Harrison, McKinley, Grant, Kennedy, Carter -- yes. Washington -- probably not.
Waty
Winburn
Wiswell
Woodbridge
Woodbury
Woodman
Wybra