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Adeeb m Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic أديب (see Adib), as well as the Urdu form.
Adeeba f Arabic, Urdu
Alternate transcription of Arabic أديبة or Urdu ادیبہ (see Adiba).
Aeacides m Ancient Greek (Latinized), History
Latinized form of Aiakides. This was the name of a king of Epirus, who lived in the 4th century BC.
Ægen m Anglo-Saxon
Diminutive of names beginning with Ægen, such as Ægenbald and Ægenwulf.
Ægenbald m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements āgan, "to own, possess" and beald "bold, brave".
Ægenwulf m Anglo-Saxon
Derived from the Old English elements āgan "to own, possess" and wulf "wolf".
Aénȯhea'eotse m Cheyenne
Means "attacking/charging hawk", from the Cheyenne aénohe 'hawk' and -a'eotse 'attack/charge'.
Agathodaemon m Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἀγαθοδαίμων (Agathodaimon) meaning "noble spirit", from ἀγαθὸς (agathos) "good, noble" and δαίμων (daimon) "spirit".... [more]
Agostinu m Corsican, Sardinian
Corsican variant of Agustinu and Sardinian form of Agostino.
Aisi m Tongan, English (Australian)
Means "ice" in Tongan.
Akatosh m Popular Culture
In the popular video game series 'The Elder Scrolls', Akatosh is the chief deity of the Nine Divines (the pantheon of gods in the game). He is generally considered to be the first of the Gods to form in the Beginning Place; after his establishment, other spirits found the process of being easier and the various pantheons of the world emerged... [more]
Alabandus m Greek Mythology
Means "horse victory". From the Carian ala 'horse' and banda 'victory'. In Greek mythology he was a Carian hero, son of Euippus and the naiad Callirrhoe, and through Callihrrhoe the grandson of the Titans Oceanus and Tethys... [more]
Albelinda f Medieval
Meaning unknown. Perhaps a transcription variation of Alpelindis, itself a variation of the Germanic female name Alflind, from alf meaning "elf, spirit" and lind meaning "soft, tender".
Ameer m Arabic
Variant of Amir 1.
Amenmose m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian jmn-ms or jmn-ms.s meaning "born of Amun" or "fashioned by Amun", derived from the name of the god Amun combined with msj "to give birth to; to form, create, produce"... [more]
Amiracle f African American (Modern)
From the English phrase a miracle, which is a combination of the indefinite article a with Miracle. It might also be influenced by Amira.
Amonute f Algonquin, Powhatan
Of unknown meaning. This was one of Pocahontas's 'secret' names.
Angelyn f English
Variant of Angeline.
Ankhesenpaaten f Ancient Egyptian
Means "living for Aten" in Coptic. This was the birth name of the Egyptian queen Ankhesenamun.
Antu f Near Eastern Mythology
She evolved from the Sumerian goddess Ki. ... [more]
Ariya f English
Variant of Aria 1 or Arya 2.
Armano m Italian
Italian form of Herman.
Aryanna f American
Variant of Ariana.
Arybbas m Ancient Greek
In ancient Greece he was King of the Molossians in the 4th century BCE. He was the son of King Alcetas I, brother of Neoptolemus I, and grandfather of Pyrrhus.... [more]
Asela m Sinhalese
Unknown meaning.... [more]
Asenappar m Biblical
Form of Ashurbanipal found in the Bible.
Ashima f Biblical Hebrew, Semitic Mythology
Means "the name, portion, or lot" depending on context. Possibly from the Semitic šmt 'charge, duty, function'. Also known as Ashim-Yahu, Ashima-Yaho, and Ashim-Beth-El... [more]
Ashurnasirpal m Ancient Assyrian
Means "the god Ashur is the protector of the heir" in Assyrian, from the Akkadian Aššur-nāṣir-apli. ... [more]
Ashur-uballit m Ancient Assyrian
Meaning unknown, but refers to the god Ashur.... [more]
Átoko m Hopi
Means "crane" in Hopi.
Aubri f American
Variant of Aubrey.
Audio m Obscure
From the Latin audiō 'hear, listen'.
Auria f Ancient Roman, Medieval Basque, Basque, History
Derived from Latin aurum "gold" and aureus "golden, gilded". Auria was an early consort of Pamplona.
Aurius m Ancient Roman
Masculine form of Auria.
Avalyn f English (American, Modern)
Variant of Avalynn; either a combination of Ava 1 and the fashionable name suffix lyn, or a variant of Aveline using lyn (also compare Avaline, Evelyn).
Ayleen f American (Hispanic), German, English
Variant of Aylín or Ailyn, which are Hispanic variants of Eileen... [more]
Aymen m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Alternate transcription of Ayman chiefly used in Northern Africa.
Bade f Turkish
Means "wine, drink", from Persian bâde (باده) "wine".
Bade m Nigerian
The use of the name in Nigeria is likely due to the Bade Emirate, a traditional state in Yobe State, Nigeria, the home of the Bade people.
Bade m & f Indian (Muslim), Hindi
Likely a variant of Badr. It also means "big, older" in Hindi.
Batukhan m Mongolian, Kazakh
Means "firm ruler" in Mongolian, from бат (batu) meaning "strong, firm" and хаан (kaan) meaning "khan, ruler, leader".
Bảy m Vietnamese
Means "seven" in Vietnamese.
Bayarmaa f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian баяр (bayar) meaning "joy, happiness" and the feminine suffix маа (maa).
Bayleigh f English (Modern)
Feminine variant of Bailey.
Belet-ili f Near Eastern Mythology
Means "lady of the gods" or "mother of the gods" in Akkadian, deriving from the elements beltu ("lady, mistress") and ilu ("god, deity"). It is another name for the mother goddess Ninhursag.
Bentlee m American
Variant of Bentley.
Beshoi m Arabic (Egyptian)
Possibly related to Besarion
Bilel m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Maghrebi variant of Bilal (chiefly Tunisian).
Bintanath f Ancient Egyptian
Means "daughter of Anat 1" in Egyptian.... [more]
Bocephus m English, Popular Culture
Likely a corruption of the Ancient Greek name Bucephalus. ... [more]
Bogart m English
Transferred use of the surname Bogart.... [more]
Bogie m English
Diminutive of Bogart.
Bosa m Anglo-Saxon
Of unknown meaning.... [more]
Bradyn m English
Variant of Braden.
Brave m & f English
From the French brave, from the Italian bravo, itself either from Provençal brau 'show-off', from the Gaulish *bragos 'fine', or from the Latin *bravus, from a fusion of pravus and barbarus into a root *bravus.
Braven m English
Variant of Brave, with the popular name suffix -en, possibly influenced by Raven.
Braylee f English (American, Modern)
Combination of the phonetic elements bray and lee, in line with names like Braelyn and Briley.
Brentley m & f English (American, Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Brentley.
Brighten f & m English (American)
Variant of Brighton, or from the English word brighten meaning "to become or make bright or brighter, to become more cheerful".
Brigthwyna f Medieval English
Medieval name recorded in 1219, possibly derived from the Old English name Beorhtwynn.
Bryniulfr m Old Norse
Derived from Old Norse brynja "coat of mail, armor, protection" and ulfr "wolf".
Brynjolf m Scandinavian
Modern form of the Old Swedish name Bryniolf, itself a form of the Old Norse Bryniulfr.
Brysen m English
Variant of Bryson.
Bucephalus m Pet, Ancient Greek, Literature
Means "ox-head" in Ancient Greek. From the Ancient Greek βούς (bous) 'ox' and κεφαλή (kephalē) 'head'. ... [more]
Calhoun m American
Transferred use of the surname Calhoun.
Cha-o-ha m Sioux
Means "in the wilderness" or "among the trees" in the Lakota language, referring to someone at one with nature.... [more]
Ch'aska f Incan Mythology, Quechua
In Incan mythology, Ch'aska ("Venus") or Ch'aska Quyllur ("Venus star") was the goddess of dawn and twilight, the planet Venus, flowers, maidens, and sex. She protected virgin girls. This name is of a separate etmology, with the Quechua ch'aska referring to what they thought was the brightest star but was the planet Venus... [more]
Cherti m Egyptian Mythology
A later name for the Egyptian ferryman of the dead, Aken, and the one which is suspected to have influenced the development of the Greek ferryman of the dead, Charon.
Chionis m Ancient Greek
Variant form of Chion.... [more]
Chiquita f English (American, Modern, Rare), African American
Means "little girl" in Spanish, from the Spanish chica "girl" combined with the diminutive suffix ita.... [more]
Chrisette f English
Combination of Chris with the popular diminutive suffix ette.
Chuluun m & f Mongolian
Derived from Mongolian чулуу (chuluu) meaning "rock, stone".
Cívánka f Hopi
Means "the one who writes blossoms" from Hopi cíhu "blossom, flower" combined with bána "to figure, write, draw" and ka "the one that".
Cobie f & m English
Diminutive of Jacob or Jacoba.... [more]
Colorado m English
Likely given in reference to the state of Colorado in the United States. The state was named for the Colorado River, which Spanish explorers named the Río Colorado for the ruddy (in Spanish, colorado, or 'colored red') silt the river carried from the mountains.
Cortez m African American
Transferred use of the surname Cortez.
Daken m Popular Culture
In the Marvel comics universe, Daken is the son of Wolverine and his wife Itsu. Logan thought he died in womb when Itsu was attacked one night while he was away, but he is removed and secretly left in the care of a local Japanese couple... [more]
Damari m African American
Combination of the popular prefix Da- and Amari.
Damgalnuna f Near Eastern Mythology
Means "great wife of the prince", deriving from the Sumerian elements dam, meaning "spouse, husband or wife", 𒃲 gal, meaning "great, mighty", and nun, meaning "prince, noble, master"... [more]
Damkina f Near Eastern Mythology
Means "true wife", deriving from the Akkadian element kīnu "honest, trustworthy, faithful". The Akkadian name for the goddess Damgalnuna. She was the consort of Enki and mother of the god Marduk... [more]
Dannon m English (American, Modern)
Of unknown origin and meaning. Possibly a variant of Daniel or Dane, or perhaps a diminutive of either with 'dan' plus the suffix 'non' to give it a Celtic or French sound.... [more]
Darielle f English
Strictly feminine form of Dariel.
Da-san m Korean
Means "the mountain of tea" from Sino-Korean 茶山. ... [more]
Davinci m English
Derived from Leonardo da Vinci, with da Vinci meaning "of Vinci". Vinci is a village in Italy location near Florence, and it was the hometown of Leonardo da Vinci... [more]
Decluna f Roman Mythology
An important goddess (or perhaps god, known as Declunus) of the Volscians, an ancient people of Italy who were frequently at war with the Romans and subsequently conquered and assimilated... [more]
Declunus m Roman Mythology
An important god (or perhaps goddess, known as Decluna) of the Volscians, an ancient people of Italy who were frequently at war with the Romans and subsequently conquered and assimilated... [more]
Dejah f Literature, Popular Culture, American
Dejah Thoris is the name of a fictional character and princess of the Martian city-state/empire of Helium on the planet Barsoom (Mars) in American author Edgar Rice Burroughs's series of Martian novels (the first of which was published in 1912)... [more]
Delsin m Popular Culture, Lenape (Modern, Rare)
Meaning "he is so, he does so". ... [more]
Deusemar m Brazilian
An invented name, a combination of Deus and Mar, essentially giving it the meaning of "sea god".
Deva m & f Sanskrit, Hinduism
Meaning "deity" in Sanskrit, referring to any benevolent spirit or supernatural being. The devas (also known as suras) in Hinduism maintaine the realms as ordained by the Trimurti and are often warring with their equally powerful counterparts, the Asuras... [more]
Dinadan m Arthurian Cycle
Of unknown meaning, perhaps from Din Eidyn, the old name for Edinburgh (which appears in the early medieval Welsh poem 'Y Gododdin'), or possibly an Anglicized form of Dunawd... [more]
Dindrane f Arthurian Cycle
Of uncertain origin, probably from Welsh Danbrann which was possibly derived from Middle Welsh dawn "gift" or dwn "brown, dark" and bran "raven". Dindrane is historically the sister of Perceval, one of King Arthur's knights... [more]
Djibril m Western African
Form of Jibril used in western Africa.
Dodger m English (Rare), Literature, Popular Culture
From the English word dodger meaning "one who dodges; one who avoids, evades, or sidesteps". Traditionally a nickname, it is occasionally used as a given name. Fictional bearers include Jack Dawkins, better known as the Artful Dodger, a character from Charles Dickens' novel Oliver Twist (1838) who befriends Oliver and entreats him to join Fagin's team of young pickpockets, as well as the title character in Terry Pratchett's 2012 novel Dodger (loosely based on Dickens' Dodger) and Mark 'Dodger' Savage, a character from the British soap opera Hollyoaks (introduced 2011)... [more]
Donea f English (American, Rare)
Meaning unknown. Possibly a form of Danae, or diminutive of Idonea, or a feminized version of Don or a variation or feminized version of any name beginning with Don.
Dreama f English
Feminized form of Dream or variant of Drema... [more]
Dreamer f & m English (Rare)
From the English word dreamer meaning "one who dreams; idler, daydreamer".
Eiza f Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a variant of Aiza, or a form of Elsa or Eliza... [more]
Electryone f Greek Mythology
Meaning "rooster" or "amber". The Doric form of Electryone, Alectrona, is the feminine genitive of Αλεκτορ, Alektor, the Greek word for 'rooster', while Electryone itself is more similar to Ἠλέκτρα, Elektra, meaning 'amber'... [more]
Éloa f French, Literature
French form of Eloah... [more]
Eloah m & f Theology, Portuguese (Brazilian)
A variant of Elah or a singular form of Elohim, typically occurring only in poetry and prose. This unusual singular form of Elohim is used in six places for heathen deities (cf... [more]
Elyes m Arabic (Maghrebi)
Maghrebi variant of Ilyas (chiefly Tunisian and Algerian).
Enayatollah m Persian
Persian form of Inayatullah. A notable bearer of this name was the Iranian historian and philosopher Enayatollah Reza (1920-2010).
Euphronios m Ancient Greek
The first element of this name is derived from Greek ευ (eu) meaning "good, well". The second element is derived from either the Greek noun φρόνις (phronis) meaning "prudence, wisdom" or the Greek verb φρονέω (phroneo) meaning "to think" as well as "to be minded"... [more]
Euporie f Greek Mythology (?), Astronomy
A form of Euporia. A moon of Jupiter bears this name in honour of Euporia or Euporie, the Greek goddess of abundance and one of the third generation of Horai.
Eveny m & f Irish (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Aibhne.
Experience m & f English (Puritan, Rare), Literature
From the English word "experience", from the Latin experientia, from experīrī meaning "to try, test". A name occasionally used by Puritans.
Faigy f Yiddish
Diminutive of Faiga or Faigel.
Fares m Arabic
Alternate transcription of Arabic فارس (see Faris).
Gambit m Popular Culture
Gambit is the 'mutant' name of the comic book character Remy LeBeau, a member of Marvel's X-Men and King of the Thieve's Guild. He is frequently called both Remy and Gambit, with Gambit being more commonly used by those who don't know him as well, and by teammates while on a mission... [more]
Gentry m & f English (American, Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Gentry or simply from the word gentry.
Hadlee f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Hadley.
Haisley f English (Modern)
Probably a blend of Hayley and Paisley. It is pronounced identically to Haseley, an English surname that was originally derived from place names meaning "hazel tree clearing", from a combination of Old English hæsel and leah.
Handsome m English
From the English word "handsome" meaning "attractive; good-looking".
Harleen f Popular Culture, English (Rare)
A fictional name created by Paul Dini and Bruce Timm for the popular cartoon series Batman: The Animated Series. The name was given to a new character, Dr. Harleen Quinzel "Harley Quinn" (first appearing in 1992), as a play on the word harlequin, referring to her manner of dress, that of a traditional harlequin jester, a theme meant to reference that of her partner-in-crime, Batman's arch-nemesis Joker... [more]
Harpocrates m Greek Mythology
From Egyptian ḥr-pꜣ-ẖrd meaning "Horus the child", referring to a younger aspect of the god Horus representing the newborn sun. In Ptolemaic Alexandria's mythology, this aspect of Horus was adapted into Harpocrates, a god of silence, secrets, and confidentiality, usually depicted as a child with one finger to his mouth... [more]
Hawkeye m & f English, Popular Culture
From the English words "Hawk", referring to the type of predatory bird, and "eye". Having a 'hawkeye' means being "particularly observant, especially to small details, or having excellent vision in general".... [more]
Hazley f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Hazley or combination of the word haze with common suffix -ley.
Herko m Sami, Dutch
Variant of Herkko.
Himiko f Japanese Mythology
Meaning "sun daughter" or "sun child" or possibly "princess" in archaic Japanese. This is from Old Japanese hime (姫) meaning 'young noblewoman, princess', or from hi (日) 'sun' and me (女) 'woman' or miko (覡 or 巫女) 'shamaness, shrine maiden, priestess'... [more]
Hinon m New World Mythology
Means "thunder" in Iroquois. He was is the god of thunder in Iroquois and Wyandot mythology, where he is depicted as a thunderbird (the thunderbird is a symbol common to many Native American tribes, Hinon is only represented by the symbol by these specific peoples, not all).
Hippodamia f Ancient Greek (Latinized), Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Ἱπποδάμεια (Hippodameia), the feminine form of Hippodamos. This was the name of several historical and mythological Greek women... [more]
Hircine m Popular Culture
Meaning "goat", from the Middle English hircyne, from Latin hircinus, from hircus, goat.... [more]
Holiday f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Holiday.
Hubal m Near Eastern Mythology
May mean "master god". From the Aramaic hu meaning 'spirit, god', and Ba'al 'master, lord'.... [more]
Hugelin m Medieval English
Diminutive of Hugh.
Ilaba'is-takal m Akkadian
Meaning unknown. A noted bearer is Ilaba'is-takal, an Akkadian prince (23rd century BCE), the son of King Sargon of Akkad (Sargon the Great) and Queen Tashlultum, brother of Enheduanna, Rimush, and Manishtushu, and uncle of Naram-Sin.
Imentet f Egyptian Mythology
Means "she of the west". In Egyptian mythology she was the goddess representing the necropolis west of the Nile River and the consort of Aken. Typically depicted wearing the hieroglyph for 'west' on her head, she often appeared on tombs to welcome the deceased into the afterlife... [more]
Imrane m Arabic (Maghrebi, Rare)
Maghrebi variant of Imran (chiefly Moroccan and Algerian).
Inari f Finnish, Sami
Meaning unknown.... [more]
Isel f & m Nahuatl
Means "alone, unique, only", from Nahuatl icel.
Ishaan m Sanskrit, Hinduism
In Hindu tradition, Ishaan is the guardian of the north-east direction. He is often identified with the deity Shiva.
Ishana f Indian
Feminine form of Ishan.
Ishbaal m Biblical
Means "son of Ba'al". The original name of Ishbosheth.
Ishbosheth m Biblical Hebrew
Means "man of shame". Originally his name was Ishbaal.... [more]
Itonia f Greek Mythology
Means "of Iton, Itonian" in Greek. This was an epithet of the Greek goddess Athena originating in the ancient town of Iton (also known as Itonos), south of Phthiotis, in Thessaly. Some ancient sources say that Athena Itonia was given her epithet from a king or priest named Itonus.
Itzayana f Spanish (Mexican, Modern), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Possibly an elaboration of Itzel, using the same suffix sound found in Dayana, or perhaps inspired by the name of the Itza people of Central America (as seen in the name of the old Maya city of Chichen Itza, Mexico; compare Maritza).
Iunit f Egyptian Mythology
Iunit of Armant means "she of Armant". Armant, also known as Hermonthis, is a town in Egypt whose name is derived from Montu. In Egyptian mythology she was a minor goddess and a consort of Montu.... [more]
Ixe m & f Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a diminutive or variant of Ixel or Ixchel
Izel f & m Turkish
Possibly the Turkish form of Eidel or Israel, or perhaps from the Turkish iz 'footprint, track, trace, mark' and el 'hand, country, homeland'.
Jadiel m Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Brazilian Portuguese form of Yadiel.
Jadore f & m English (American, Modern, Rare), African American (Modern)
From the brand of perfume called J'adore, which was introduced by Christian Dior in 1999. It is taken from the French phrase j'adore meaning "I love (very much)" (or, when used in a colloquial context, "I'm loving it").
Javarious m African American (Modern)
Elaborated form of Javaris. This name can be spelled Javarious or with a capitalized third letter as JaVarious.
Jayse m English
Variant of Jayce.
Jionni m English
Variant of Gianni.
Jodelle f English
Possibly a variant of Joelle, or an elaboration of Jodie with the name suffix -elle, or a combination of Jo and Dell, or from the French surname of unknown meaning.... [more]
Judeline f Haitian Creole
An elaboration of Jude 2 with the popular name suffix -line. Also compare Judaline and Judelyn.
Justinus m Ancient Roman
From the Latin name Iustinus, which was derived from Justus.... [more]
Kamron m & f American
Variant of Cameron.
Kase m & f English
Variant of Case.
Keme m Algonquin
Means "secret" in Algonquin, derived from the Algonquin kiim.
Kentavious m African American
An invented name, a combination of Kent and the suffix -avious.
Keyten m English (American)
Likely a variant of Keaton.
Khaemweset m Ancient Egyptian
Means "He who appeared in Thebes".... [more]
Khamerernebty f Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian ḫꜥ-mrr-nb.tj meaning "the beloved of the two ladies appears", derived from ḫꜥ "to rise, appear, shine forth", mrj "to love", and nbtj "the Two Ladies", a royal title referring to the dual protective goddesses of Upper and Lower Egypt... [more]
Kikisoblu f Duwamish, Salishan
A Duwamish female name.... [more]
Kirollos m Arabic (Egyptian)
Egyptian form of Cyril via the Coptic form Kyrillos.
Kisó f Hungarian
Short form of Kisanna.
Kiyomi f Japanese
From 聖 (kiyo) "holy, sacred" or 清 (kiyo) "pure, clean" and 美 (mi) "beautiful".... [more]
Knowledge f & m English (Puritan), Literature, English (African)
From Middle English (originally as a verb in the sense ‘acknowledge, recognize’, later as a noun) from an Old English compound based on cnāwan meaning "know."... [more]
Kree f & m American, Popular Culture
Variant of Cree.... [more]
Kyne f Popular Culture
A diminutive of Kynareth, or the name of a similar Divine (god), in the popular video game series 'The Elder Scrolls'. ... [more]
Lalie f French (Modern), French (Belgian, Modern, Rare)
Diminutive of Eulalie, used as a given name in its own right.
Laramie m & f American (Rare)
As an American given name, this is likely taken from the name of multiple places in the state of Wyoming (see also Laramie), which were themselves derived from the French surname Laramie and named for Jacques LaRamie (1784-1821?), a Canadian frontiersman and explorer.
Leobin m Germanic
A pet form of any of the compound names formed with the prefix leub, liup, or liob meaning "dear, beloved". ... [more]
Liang m & f Chinese
Means "a beam", "a bridge", "an elevation", or "a mast". Traditionally a surname common in East Asia. A famous bearer of this name is Liang Na (formally Empress Shunlie), who was an empress during the Han Dynasty.
Lieng m Vietnamese, Chinese
In Vietnamese, the name is likely related to the Ma Lieng (Chut) ethnic group local to the Minh Hoa and Tuyen Hoa districts of Quang Binh Province. In China, Lièng-gŏng is another name for Lianjiang, a suburban county of Fuzhou on the eastern coast of Fujian province, People's Republic of China.
Lightning f & m Popular Culture
From lightning (n.) visible discharge of energy between cloud and cloud or cloud and ground, late Old English, "lightning, flash of lightning," verbal noun from lightnen "make bright," or else an extended form of Old English lihting, from leht.
Lomasi m & f Hopi
Means "well adorned" in Hopi. From the Hopi lomá 'well, good, beautiful' and náci 'self blossomed (as in, covered in blossoms/flowers), adorned, dressed', or mási 'gray', referring to a species of bluebird.
Louca m French (Modern), French (Belgian, Modern)
Variant of Luca 1, reflecting the Italian pronunciation.
Lynka f Silesian (Archaic)
Diminutive of Lyna.
Mabry f & m English
Transferred use of the surname Mabry.
Maelia f Breton (Modern, Rare)
Elaboration of Breton Maela.
Maelyne f English (Canadian, Modern, Rare)
Either an adoption of the modern French name Maëlyne or a variant of Maelyn.
Maganda f Philippine Mythology
Means "beautiful" in Tagalog. In Philippine mythology, she and Malakas were the first humans. They were said to have sprung from a large bamboo tree pecked by a sarimanok (mythical bird) known as Magaulancealabarca.
Magneto m Popular Culture, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Magneto is the 'mutant' name of an antagonist, and sometimes protagonist, of Marvel's X-Men line of comics. His real name is Max Eisenhardt, and he's used the alias of Erik Lehnsherr many times, though he is more frequently known simply as Magneto... [more]
Mahkate:wi-meši-ke:hke:hkwa m Indigenous American
Means "be a large black hawk" in the Sauk dialect of the Fox language.... [more]
Maissa f Provençal
Derived from Latin maxilla meaning "jaw". The initial Latin word underwent several changes (illa was removed leaving just max, the vowel a became ai, and finally, the x became ssa).
Makisig m Tagalog
Means "elegant, gallant" in Tagalog.
Mami f Near Eastern Mythology
Means "mother" in Babylonian. It is another name for Ninhursag.... [more]
Manat f Near Eastern Mythology
Probably either from Arabic مَنَا (manā) meaning "mete out, distribute" or "test, determine" or مُنِيَة (muniya) meaning "fate, destiny, desire, wish". This was the name of the Semitic goddess of time, fate, fortune and death who was worshipped in pre-Islamic Arabia... [more]
Manishtushu m Akkadian
Meaning unknown.... [more]
Mayari f & m Philippine Mythology
Etymology uncertain, possibly from Tagalog mayari meaning "to make, to finish" or may-ari meaning "owner, master". In Tagalog mythology, as well as the mythologies of other Philippine ethnic groups, Mayari is a deity of the moon, night, war, revolution, equality, and strength... [more]
Menhit f Egyptian Mythology, African Mythology
Means "(she who) massacres". ... [more]
Menon m Ancient Greek
Menon was the name of several notable Kings, generals, and soldiers in Ancient Greece.
Meret f Egyptian Mythology
Means "the beloved". ... [more]
Merline f English, Haitian Creole
Variant of Merlene. In some cases it may be a feminine form of Merlin.... [more]
Merneptah m Ancient Egyptian
From Egyptian mry-n-ptḥ meaning "beloved of Ptah", derived from mry "beloved" (participle of mrj "to love") combined with n(j) "of, belonging to; possessing (a quality)" and the name of the god Ptah... [more]
Meskhenet f Egyptian Mythology
In Egyptian mythology she was a goddess of childbirth, and the creator of each child's 'ka', a part of their soul, which she breathed into them at the moment of their birth. Because she was responsible for 'ka', she was also associated with fate, and so would sometimes be associated with Shai... [more]
Milania f Croatian (Rare), English
Croatian variant spelling of Milanija.... [more]
Mirlande f Haitian Creole
Possibly based on the sounds found in other names such as Mireille, Islande and Yolande.
Misae f Japanese
May mean "beautiful sand painting" in Japanese.
Mishikinakwa m Algonquian
Means "little turtle" in Miami-Illinois, an Algonquian language. ... [more]
Moxie f American (Modern)
Meaning "nerve, courage, pep, daring, spirit". A relatively modern American slang term that came around c. 1925-30 after 'Moxie', a brand of soft drink. The term fell into common usage following an aggressive marketing campaign associating the brand name Moxie with the traits that now define the term... [more]
Moya f Spanish
Meaning "estate of Modius" from the Latin Modianus, with Modius derived from the Latin modus meaning 'measure'. Traditionally a Spanish surname deriving from Moya, in Cuenca, or similarly named places in Valencia, Lugo, and the Canary Island.
Moya f Irish (Anglicized)
Anglicized form of Máire, itself an Irish form of Mary. It is a phonetic variation in which the 'r' is silent.... [more]
Nadua f Comanche
Means "someone found" or "keeps warm with us" in Comanche. ... [more]
Naevia f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Naevius.
Nahel m Muslim
Variant of Nahil.
Nammu f Near Eastern Mythology
In Sumerian mythology, she was a primeval goddess, corresponding to Tiamat in Babylonian mythology. She gave birth to An and Ki and the first gods, and with An she bore Enki... [more]
Naqi'a f Ancient Near Eastern
Of unknown meaning or origin.... [more]
Naria f Celtic Mythology
Naria was a Gallo-Roman goddess worshiped in western Switzerland. While her functions have been lost to time, it can be deduced from the sole image of her that she may have been a goddess of good luck and blessings, as her image was done in the generic style of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck... [more]
Nehebkau m Egyptian Mythology
Means "(one who) brings together".... [more]
Neilus m Greek Mythology
Means "river valley". From the Greek neilos (νεῖλος) 'river valley'. In Greek mythology he is the eponym god of the river Nile in Egypt, the son of Titans Oceanus and Tethys, and father of Memphis, Chione, Anippe, Caliadne, and Polyxo.
Nemetona f Celtic Mythology
Meaning "sacred area", from the Celtic 'nemeto', itself from 'nemeton', a term designating Gaulish religious spaces. ... [more]
Ngeshtin-ana f Near Eastern Mythology
In Sumerian mythology she is a minor goddess of wine and colde seasons known as the 'heavenly grape-vine', who is also considered a divine poet and interpreter of dreams. She is the daughter of Enki and Ninhursag, sister of Dumuzid, and consort of Ningisida.
Nilin f Popular Culture
Nilin is also the name of the main character in the video game 'Remember Me' as Nilin Cartier-Wells. Whether the game developers invented her name or not is unknown.
Ninatta f Hurrian Mythology
Etymology uncertain, although it is speculated that Ninatta's name derives from Ninêt, the Amorite name for the city of Nineveh. Tentative links have also been made with a goddess identified as Ishtar of Ninêt... [more]
Ningikuga f Near Eastern Mythology
Means "lady of the pure reed" in Sumerian.... [more]
Ninmah f Near Eastern Mythology
Means "great queen" in Sumerian. Another name of Ninhursag. ... [more]
Nintu f Near Eastern Mythology
Means "lady of birth" in Sumerian. Another name of Ninhursag
Nolhan m French (Modern)
French form of Nolan.
Obéline f French (Rare), French (Quebec, Rare), English (Canadian, Rare, Archaic)
Means "spit, nail, rod, pointed pillar, horizontal line". From the Greek obelos (ὀβελός) with the French diminutive ending of -ine, -ie, or -ia.
Ojistah f Mohawk
Means "star" in Mohawk.
Olodumare m & f African Mythology
The "creator" manifestation of Ọlọrun
Olofi m & f African Mythology
A manifestation of Ọlọrun which acts as the conduit between Orun (Heaven) and Ayé (Earth).
Opechancanough m Algonquin
Means "he whose soul is white" in Powhatan. A noted bearer was a tribal chief of the Powhatan Confederacy of what is now Virginia in the United States, and its leader from sometime after 1618 until his death in 1646... [more]
Owiyahl f Salishan
A Duwamish female name.... [more]
Oya f Yoruba Mythology, Afro-American Mythology
Literally means "she (who) tore" in Yoruba. ... [more]
Oyunbileg f Mongolian
Variant transcription of Oyuunbileg.
Paramesse m Ancient Egyptian
The birth name of Ramses I.
Paramita f Indian, Sanskrit
Means "perfection, completeness" in Sanskrit. In Buddhism, the pāramitās refer to the perfection or culmination of certain virtues. In Buddhism, these virtues are cultivated as a way of purification, purifying karma and helping the aspirant to live an unobstructed life, while reaching the goal of enlightenment.
Pecos m Comanche
Means "pecan" in Comanche.... [more]
Pemma f English (Modern, Rare)
Meaning unknown. A possible variant of Emma or a diminutive of Pamela, or possibly derived from the surname Pemma, of unknown meaning or origin... [more]
Pennylane f Filipino (Rare), English
Likely given in reference to the Beatles' song Penny Lane.
Peta m Comanche
Peta Nocona (d. 1864) was a chief of the Comanche band Noconi. He led his tribe during the extensive Indian Wars in Texas from the 1830s to 1860. He was the son of the Comanche chief Iron Jacket and father of chief Quanah Parker with Nadua... [more]
Pharaoh m English, Mormon, African American
Pharaoh is a title used in many modern discussions of the rulers of all Ancient Egyptian dynasties. Historically, however, "pharaoh" only started being used as a title for the king during the New Kingdom, specifically during the middle of the eighteenth dynasty, after the reign of Hatshepsut... [more]
Philidore m English, French, Literature
Philidore likely meaning "gift of love", from the Greek philos (φιλος) meaning "friend, lover" and doron (δωρον) meaning "gift".... [more]
Phthia f Ancient Greek, Greek Mythology
Perhaps derived from the Greek place name Φθία (Phthia); compare Φθῖος (Phthios) meaning "a Phthian, inhabitant of Phthia". In Greek mythology, the city of Phthia in Thessaly was the home of Achilles... [more]
Piominko m Chickasaw
Means "leader and war prophet" in Chickasaw. From the Chickasaw hopaya "war prophet" and minko "leader".
Poet f & m English (American, Modern, Rare)
From the English word meaning "someone who writes poems". From the Old French poete, from Latin poēta 'poet, author', from Ancient Greek poiētēs (ποιητής) 'creator, maker, author, poet', from poieō (poieō) 'I make, compose'.
Quhyar m Old Persian
Was the last ruler of the Karenid dynasty (in modern Iran), ruling briefly in 839 until his assassination.
Quicksilver m Popular Culture
Quicksilver is the 'mutant' name of a protagonist, and sometimes antagonist, of Marvel's line of X-Men and Avengers comics. His real name is Pietro Maximoff, and he is the son of Magneto... [more]
Quill m & f English
Diminutive of Aquilla.... [more]
Quraisy m Indonesian, Muslim
Possibly derived from the Quraysh tribe. The Quraysh were a powerful merchant tribe that controlled Mecca and its Ka'aba and that according to tradition descended from Ishmael... [more]
Raet f Egyptian Mythology
Feminine form of Ra... [more]
Rambo m English, Popular Culture
Transferred use of the surname Rambo. However, in present day, due to the pop culture impact of the film series Rambo, starring Sylvester Stallone, Rambo has taken on a modern meaning of "one who is reckless, disregards orders, uses violence to solve all problems, and bravely charges headlong into the teeth of the enemy."... [more]
Ratonhnhaké:ton m Popular Culture, Mohawk
Means "he scratches/scrapes at life" in Mohawk. This name was invented by Mohawk Tribe academics Akwiratékha Martin and Teiowí:sonte Thomas Deer for Ubisoft's game 'Assassin's Creed III'.
Rayane m & f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Variant of Rayan (chiefly Maghrebi).
Rayden m American
Possibly an invented name, a combination of Ray and the popular name suffix -ayden, following the trend of names such as Jayden, Kayden, and Braden, or a variant of Raiden.
Raylan m English (American), Popular Culture
A variant of Rylan, incorporating the diminutive Ray.
Rayven f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Raven... [more]
Reef f & m English
From late 16th century (earlier as riff ) from Middle Low German and Middle Dutch rif, ref, from Old Norse rif, literally ‘rib’, used in the same sense.
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