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Biblical place-name
Anatolian city visited by Paul in the Bible, though risks sounding a tad antiseptic.
Welsh
Tolkien may have been inspired by this unisex name of a Celtic goddess of war. Welsh poet Dylan Thomas named his daughter the variation Aeronwy. With goddess names so hot for baby girls, this…
Latin
"feather"
Occasionally heard in England, rarely here.
Theoni is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek word 'theos' meaning 'god' or 'divine.' It's the feminine form of Theon, and both forms have ancient roots in Greek history and…
Auralei is a modern feminine name with a melodic, ethereal quality. Likely derived from combining elements like 'aura' (a distinctive atmosphere or energy) and the popular '-lei' suffix found in…
Coriana is a feminine name with a melodic quality that appears to blend classical and modern naming elements. It may have developed as an elaboration of Cora (derived from the Greek 'kore' meaning…
Nevyn is a modern masculine name with Celtic and Welsh influences, possibly derived from the Welsh word 'nevydd' meaning 'new' or 'novel.' It may also be a creative spelling variation of Nevin or…
Aydrienne is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be an elaborate spelling variation of Adrienne, which itself is the French feminine form of Adrian, meaning "from Hadria" (an ancient town in…
German and French feminine form of Christian
There are not one but two notable modern women with this name: journalist Christiane Amanpour and physician/author Christiane Northrup. In Germany, the pronunciation is kris-tee-AH-na while in…
Saer is a masculine name with medieval origins, derived from Old French occupational terms meaning 'carpenter' or 'woodworker.' It was brought to England after the Norman Conquest and appears in…
Spanish
"splendid brightness"
Leocadia marries a mix of sounds: the strength of a lion, with a rhythmic Latin ending. St. Leocadia was an early martyred Spanish saint, and "La Leocadia" is a famous Goya painting of Leocadia…
French designer name
This name of a famous Parisian fashion designer known for her sophisticated 1920s and 30s style could translate into a pretty American baby name.
Welsh, Latin
"around the valley; rival"
Gentle and poetic and most often heard in Wales, Emlyn joins Emrys as soft, interesting alternatives to popular Em- names like Emmett and Emery. Sometimes viewed as a Welsh variation of Emiliano, it…
