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Medieval variation of Esther, Persian
"star"
The disgraced heroine of The Scarlet Letter 's name, after long neglect, just might have a chance at revival, following in the wake of sister-name Esther. We've characterized her elsewhere as an…
French, English
"to stay a while"
African-American and women's rights activist Sojourner Truth was born as Isabelle into enslavement. She adopted her new name when she began traveling and preaching abolition in 1843. Sojourner is a…
Arabic
"a green gemstone"
Peridot is the gem of the month of August, a vibrant green mineral, said to be good for helping people put the past behind them, and an interesting, undiscovered jewel name. It was regarded in…
Greek
"eloquent speaker"
See RETA.
French
"season"
A French word name that could be a fresh spin on Summer or Autumn.
French variation of Latin
"good"
The strong and unusual name of a medieval (male) saint and a contemporary (female) novelist, Benilde Little.
"northerner"
A British surname that was used only for males until Mrs. Norman Mailer, Norris Church (born Barbara), came under the public eye.
"of the palace"
This title of honor given to Charlemagne's twelve best knights would be prized as a name by most sword-loving little boys.
Kalon is a feminine name with Greek origins meaning 'beauty' or 'ideal beauty' – not merely physical attractiveness but moral and ethical beauty as well. In ancient Greek philosophy, 'kalon'…
Uli is a feminine name of German origin, derived as a diminutive of names containing the element 'ul' or 'uodal' meaning 'heritage' or 'inheritance'. It can also be considered a short form of Ulrike,…
