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Unusual Names Used by European Aristocrats
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Gaynor
Welsh
"white and smooth, soft"
Gaynor is an early androgynous name with a positive association, related to the Cornish megahit name Jennifer.
Gianetta
Gianetta is a feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Gianna, which itself derives from the Italian version of Jane or Joan (ultimately from Hebrew, meaning 'God is…
Glenis
Glenis is a feminine name of Welsh origin, believed to be a variant of the name Glenn, meaning "valley" or "glen." The name gained modest popularity in the United Kingdom during the mid-20th century…
Grizel
Grizel is a feminine name with Scottish origins, derived from the medieval name Griselda, which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'gray' and 'battle.' It gained prominence in Scottish literature…
Gillachrist
Hercules
Greek
"glory of Hera"
Any boy with this name, a synonym for power via the Greek mythology figure, better be strong of body, and of psyche.
Hermione
Feminine version of Hermes, Greek
"messenger, earthly"
Hermione's costarring role in Harry Potter has made this previously ignored, once stodgy name suddenly viable. Hermione could really take off once today's children start having kids of their own. In…
Hilaria
Latin, Spanish
"cheerful"
Hilaria, the ancient Roman form of Hilary also given to joyous festivals, is still used in Spain and Poland, while the intriguing Italian version is Ilaria. A notable current bearer is fitness expert…
Hamilla
Harm-Hendrick
Hawise
Hawyse
Helenora
Helenora is an elegant feminine name with classical roots, representing an elaborate variation of Helen. Derived from Greek origins where Helen means 'bright, shining one' or 'torch,' Helenora adds…
Helvide
Hermengilde
Iain
Gaelic variation of John
"God is gracious"
Iain, this authentic Gaelic form of John, has been well used in Scotland since the early twentieth century, used concurrently with the shortened Ian spelling, but is rarely seen in the US. Iain Banks…
Ierne
Inara
Arabic, Basque, mythology, "shining light, enlightenment; sunray; goddess"
"shining light, enlightenment; sunray; goddess"
Inara is an appealing choice with multiple origins, currently in the Top 500 in the UK and the Netherlands. Gentle looking but bright in feel, it is also on the rise in the US, possibly owing to its…
Inna
Islay
Scottish place-name
Islay is the name of a Hebridian island famous for its whisky. Don't be fooled by the "y" at the end - this name is pronounced exactly like the more well-known Isla.
