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Belisario
Spanish from Greek
"swordsman"
Belisario is romantic, dashing, but perhaps a bit too elaborate. You might consider Belisario a masculine twist on the popular Belle names for girls.
Ioni
Variation of Ione, Greek
"violet-colored stone"
A phonetic variant of the gorgeous Greek name Ione, and one that was used by model Coco Rocha for her daughter in 2015.
Kaisa
Kaisa is a feminine name with Finnish and Estonian origins, functioning as a variant of Katherine or Kaarina. Simple yet distinctive, this name carries a fresh, modern sound while maintaining…
Arran
Scottish place name
"ridged island"
Arran Island (not to be confused with the Aran Islands in Ireland) is a large island in Scotland's Firth (or bay) of Clyde. An attractive name, long popular in Scotland, but may be confused with the…
Kamali
African, Mashona
"spirit guide, protector"
Spirit that protects babies from illness...and surname of designer Naomi.
Neima
Hebrew
"pleasant, agreeable, likeable"
One of the less attractive Hebrew choices.
Suria
Variation of Surya, Hindi
"sun god"
The graceful Indian Suria or Surya may remind Americans more of little Miss Suri Cruise than of the pantheon of Hindi gods and goddesses.
Thadius
Thadius is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Thaddeus, which has ancient origins. The original name derives from Aramaic, possibly meaning 'gift of God' or 'courageous heart.'…
Fintan
Irish
"white fire or white bull"
Fintan is an ancient Irish saints' name that in legend is also the name of the only person to survive The Flood. Popular in modern Ireland, Fintan is ripe for export to the US where it is rarely used…
Walden
English
"valley of the Welsh"
Walden is a recent entrant to the en-ending boys' names trend, a name that summons up placid images of Thoreau's two-year stay contemplating nature near Walden Pond. A quite different image came into…
Sorelle
Sorelle is a feminine name derived from the Italian word for 'sisters,' making it particularly meaningful for families with multiple daughters or for parents who value sisterhood. The name has a…
Kavanaugh
Irish
"born handsome or son of Caomhan "
If you're looking for an Irish last name that moves beyond Casey and Cassidy, this one is pleasant sounding and worth considering. Kavanaugh, which can also be spelled Cavanagh, Cavenagh, Kavanagh,…
Liona
Liona is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Leona, which derives from the Latin word 'leo' meaning 'lion.' This elegant variation carries the same powerful connotations of…
Evaine
Evaine is a feminine name with medieval and Celtic undertones. It may be a variant of Yvaine, which appears in Arthurian legends, or related to names like Evan or Eve. The name carries an ethereal,…
Viridian
English
"blue green color"
Unusual and beautiful blue green color and name possibility, a la Cerulean.
Veradis
Russian
"faith"
This elaboration of Vera makes an attractive and uncommon choice.
Fianna
Irish
"band of warriors"
Fianna, a virtually unknown Irish name in the US, combines the best elements of Fiona and Brianna. In Irish and Scottish mythology, the Fianna were independent bands of warriors. It has ranked in…
Anaia
Basque or feminization of Anaiah, Hebrew
"brother; God has answered"
As a female name, Anaia is typically used in its Basque form, where it is derived from the word anai , meaning "brother." In the Bible, Anaiah is the name of two minor male characters.
Moreau
French surname
"Moorish"
