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French
"strength of a bull"
A dashing French surname name most famously borne by Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist, writer and philosopher who influenced such notable figures as Leo Tolstoy, Mahatma Gandhi, and Martin…
Tiede is a masculine name of Frisian and Low German origin, primarily found in northern Germany and the Netherlands. It derives from the Germanic element 'theud' meaning 'people' or 'tribe,' which…
Irish
"descendant of a lord"
Tierney is a Celtic surname with a definite Irish twinkle, a name just waiting to be discovered. Though now sometimes used for girls (in the US, not Ireland), as in jazz singer Tierney Sutton, it…
Troye is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Troy, which derives from the ancient city of Troy featured prominently in Greek mythology and Homer's Iliad. This spelling variation…
Tulla is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, appearing in Scandinavian, German, and Irish naming traditions. In Scandinavian contexts, it may derive from the Old Norse name Þórhildr,…
English
"upper town"
Uppity name associated with muckraking novelist Upton Sinclair.
Latin place and surname
This name of the major Maltese city takes on an air of attractiveness via model Amber Valletta, making it an appealing alternative to the overexposed Valerie and Vanessa.
Vannie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names such as Vanessa, Savannah, or even Evangeline. This sweet, compact name has a friendly, approachable quality with its…
Vernie is a vintage feminine name that functions as a diminutive of Verna or Laverne, though it occasionally appears as a masculine form of Vernon. Derived from Latin 'vernus' meaning 'spring-like'…
Willene is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the name Wilhelmina, which means "resolute protector." It can also be considered a variant of Wilma or a feminine form of William. Willene…
"agreeable, lighthearted"
A sweet, modern descriptive name, with a wholesome and winning feel, Winsome means "appealing, fresh, simple, innocent" or "cheerful and lighthearted." Some may find it a little too cutesy, but with…
"dweller at the white cliff"
Haitian-born rap superstar and humanitarian Wyclef ("Fugees") Jean has lent this name a powerful musical beat.
Wynette is a feminine name of Welsh and Old English origin, derived from 'Wyn' meaning 'fair' or 'blessed' combined with the French diminutive suffix '-ette,' creating the meaning 'little fair one'…
