Francophile Naming Guide -- Basque Names for Boys and Girls

Alda

Feminine variation of Aldo, German, or Old Norse

"old or wave"

Alda's brother name Aldo has been a mainstay of the U.S. popularity chart for decades now, and the related Alden is soaring up as well. This version has never really caught on. (Maybe it's the…

Alegria

Alegria is a feminine name derived from the Spanish word meaning "joy" or "happiness." With Latin roots in "alacer" meaning "lively" or "animated," the name directly embodies its positive meaning.…

Alexandere

Alexandere is an unusual feminine variation of Alexander, which comes from Greek elements meaning "defender of the people" or "protector of mankind." This particular spelling appears to add a…

Alexandrina

Greek, variation of Alexandra,

"defending men"

Alexandrina is the most elaborate and unusual of the Alex- girls's names.The real first name of Queen Victoria, who was given it in honor of her godfather, Alexander I of Russia (her childhood…