Browse Submitted Names

This is a list of submitted names in which the usage is rare.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Samuline f Norwegian (Rare)
Feminine form of Samuel.
Sanatsu f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 咲 (sa) meaning "blossom" combined with 夏 (natsu) meaning "summer". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Sanbi f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
From 賛美 or 讃美 (sanbi) meaning "praise, glorification."... [more]
Sanchez m American (Rare)
Transferred use of surname Sanchez.
Sancho Abarca f Spanish (European, Rare)
From Spanish Virgen de Sancho Abarca ("Virgin of Sancho Abarca"), an obscure title of the Virgin Mary venerated in the town of Tauste (Spain). This Marian devotion stems from a wooden sculpture of Mary found in the 16th century in the castle ruins of Navarrese king Sancho II of Pamplona, also known as Sancho Abarca.
Sancja f Polish (Rare)
Polish form of Sanctia.
Sancta f English (Rare), Medieval Italian, Medieval French
Derived from Latin sancta "consecrated, sacred; divine, holy; pious, just".
Sandara f Korean (Rare)
Means "grow up brightly and healthily" in Korean. A famous bearer is South Korean singer Sandara Park (1984-). Her name comes from the childhood nickname of general Kim Yu-shin (595 – 673).
Sanders m English (British, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sanders.
Sandhurst m Trinidadian Creole (Rare), English (Rare)
From the name of multiple cities in England, Australia and South Africa.... [more]
Šandor m Croatian (Rare)
Croatian form of Sándor. A famous bearer was Croatian writer Ksaver Šandor Gjalski (1854-1935).
Sandora f Basque (Rare)
Feminine form of Sanduru, derived from Basque saindu/santu "saint".... [more]
Sandre m & f French (Rare), Provençal
Short form of Alexandre and Aleissandre for men and French form of Sandra for women.... [more]
Sandria f English (American, Rare)
Either an elaboration of Sandra or a variant of Xandria/Zandria
Sandybell f Popular Culture, Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Sandy and name suffix -bell (see Belle), taken from the main character of the Japanese anime series 'Hello! Sandybell' (originally spelled with final -e), first aired in Japan in 1981.... [more]
Såne m Swedish (Rare)
Swedish variant of Sune.
Sanesada m Japanese (Rare)
From 志 (sane) meaning "ambition, will, determination" and 貞 (sada) meaning "virtue, faithfulness". Other kanji combinations can be used.
Saniyə f Azerbaijani (Rare)
Azerbaijani form of Saniye.
Sanjina f Croatian (Rare)
Feminine form of Sanjin.
Sank m English (American, Rare, Archaic)
Likely taken from the English surname Sank, which may have originated from the given name Samuel.
Sankalpana f Sinhalese (Rare), Indian (Rare)
Means "purpose, wish, desire" in Sanskrit, derived from the prefix सम्- (sam-) "with, together, altogether" and‎ कल्पन (kalpana) "imagining, fantasy"... [more]
Sanny m Swedish (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of Sonny or a diminutive of a name containing a syllable pronounced san (like Alexander).
Sanora f American (Rare)
A known bearer of this name is Sanora Babb, an American writer.
Santara f Hindi (Rare), Indian (Rare)
From Hindi संतरा (santara) meaning "orange, tangerine".
Santas f Spanish (Rare)
Feminine form of Santos.
Santasia f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Possibly an elaboration of Santa.
Santita f African American, American (Hispanic, Rare)
Santita Jackson is an American singer and political commentator. Her father is civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson.
Santra f Greek (Rare)
Variant transcription of Σάντρα (see Sandra).
Saoriko f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 沙 (sa) meaning "sand" or 早 (sa) meaning "already, now" combined with 織 (ori) meaning "weaving" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations can also form this name.
Saphir m Arabic (Modern, Rare, Archaic), Hebrew (Modern, Rare), French (Modern, Rare), English (American, Modern, Rare)
The meaning of Saphir is primarily from Sapphire: a precious stone, usually blue (but the stone can also be yellow or red.)... [more]
Saphiria f American (Rare)
Extremely rare elaborated form of Sapphira.
Sapph f English (Rare)
Short form of Sapphire.
Sapphirine f English (Rare)
From the rare mineral, named for its sapphire-like colour. It is occasionally cut into gemstones.
Saqqara f African American (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the place name Saqqara (which refers to the necropolis or burial ground of Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital).
Saraanatsetseg f Mongolian (Rare)
Means "lily, water lily" in Mongolian, from сараана (saraana) meaning "lily" and tse (tsetseg) meaning "flower".
Sarabelle f English (Rare)
Combination of the names Sara and Belle.
Sara'el f Ancient Hebrew (Rare)
Sara'el is a female given name meaning, "Princess of God" in Hebrew.
Saraga f African American (Rare)
It is known as "Butterfly" Or "Winged angel" In Some Little-Known Languages.
Sarahi f Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Most likely a variant of Sarai.
Sarahjane f English (Rare)
Combination of Sarah and Jane.
Sarajane f English (Rare)
Combination of Sara and Jane.
Sarajean f English (Rare)
Combination of Sara and Jean 2.
Saralou f English (Rare)
Combination of Sara and Lou.
Saralynn f English (Rare)
Combination of Sara and Lynn.
Sarandis m Greek (Rare)
Variant transcription of Σαράντης (see Sarantis).
Sarandos m Greek (Rare)
Variant transcription of Σαράντος (see Sarantos).
Sarangarakh f & m Mongolian (Rare)
Means "moonrise" in Mongolian, from саран (saran) meaning "moon" and гарах (garakh) meaning "to appear, occur".
Sarang-bi f Korean (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Sarang and 비 (bi) meaning "rain."
Saraya f English (Modern, Rare)
Modern name, possibly based on Saray (see Sarai), Sariah or Soraya.
Sarco m Spanish (Rare)
This first name is predominantly found in South America, although it is not very common there: one is much more likely to encounter the name as a surname there instead. Because of that, it is possible that the bearers' parents were inspired to give their sons the surname as a first name, just like it is done in English-speaking countries these days... [more]
Sargent m American (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sargent. A notable bearer is politician Sargent Shriver, husband of Eunice Kennedy Shriver.
Saridan m Literature, Georgian (Rare)
This is the name of a king in the 12th-century epic poem The Knight in the Panther's Skin written by the Georgian poet Shota Rustaveli (1172-1216). He was the father of the titular knight of the poem, namely prince Tariel of India.... [more]
Sarima f Arabic (Rare), Indonesian (Rare)
Derived from Arabic صَارِم‎ (ṣārim) meaning "resolute, decisive" or "stern, strict".
Sarina f Indian (Rare)
Means "approaching; coming to help; helpful" in Sanskrit.... [more]
Sarissa f Dutch (Rare)
Elaboration of Sara.
Sarlott f Hungarian (Rare, Archaic)
Hungarian borrowing of Charlotte, reflecting the French pronunciation.
Sarna f German (Modern, Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Saronda f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. 97 people in the U.S. have this name.
Saroya f American (Modern, Rare)
Possible spelling of Soraya. It is also used as a form of the Hebrew name Sarah, meaning "princess." Saroya was/is a character in the series StarCrossed.
Sārta f Latvian (Rare)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a derivation from the Latvian adjective sārts, sārta "pink, rosy" and the Latvian noun sārts "bonfire".
Sarvarbek m Tajik (Rare), Uzbek
Combination of Sarvar with the Turkish military title beg meaning "chieftain, master".
Sașa m & f Romanian (Modern, Rare)
Romanian form of Sasha, used as a diminutive for Alexandru, Alexander and Alexandra.
Sasaha f Japanese (Rare)
This name is used as 笹葉 with 笹 (sasa - kokuji) meaning "bamboo grass" and 葉 (you, ha) meaning "leaf, plane, lobe, needle, blade, spear, counter for flat things, fragment, piece."... [more]
Sasami f Japanese (Rare)
This name can be used as 笹美 or 砂沙美 with 笹 (sasa - kokuji) meaning "bamboo grass", 砂 (sa, sha, suna) meaning "sand", 沙 (sa, sha, suna, yonageru) with the same meaning and 美 (bi, mi, utsuku.shii) meaning "beautiful, beauty."... [more]
Sascia m & f Italian (Rare)
Italian form of Sasha.
Sashiko f Georgian (Rare)
Georgian diminutive of Sasha, which is a diminutive of Aleksandra. In other words: this name is a double diminutive of Aleksandra.... [more]
Säsil f Estonian (Rare)
Variant of Cecilia, reflecting the pronunciation of Cécile.
Sassafras f & m American (Modern, Rare)
Named for the tree, which is native to North America and Asia. The name comes from French, derived from the Latin saxifraga or saxifragus, meaning "stone-breaking".
Sasser m Swedish (Rare)
Swedish form of Sassurr, an Old Norse variant of Assar.
Sassy f English (Rare)
Possibly a diminutive of Sasha, Sarah or Saskia. It coincides with the English word sassy.
Satanya f African American (Rare)
Combination of the phonetic element sa and the name Tanya, probably modelled on Latanya.
Sativa f American (Rare)
Derived from the Latin sativa, meaning "sown, cultivated". This name can be given in reference to Cannabis sativa, a plant which produces the drug cannabis.
Satomiko f Japanese (Rare)
From 聡 (sato) meaning "intelligent, clever, bright" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Satorious m Popular Culture, English (Rare)
Variation of Sartorius, which is a transferred use of the surname Sartorius.... [more]
Satoshiko f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 啓 (satoshi) meaning "disclose, say, open, begin" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.
Saturia f Spanish (Rare)
Feminine form of Saturio.
Saturin m Louisiana Creole (Rare)
Louisiana Creole form of Saturino.
Saturnin m French, French (Belgian, Rare), Gascon, Provençal, Polish (Archaic)
French, Gascon, Provençal and Polish form of Saturninus.
Satyana f Indian (Rare)
From Sanskrit satya meaning "truth" (compare Sati). American actress Alyson Hannigan gave the name to her daughter in 2009.
Sauarmag m Ossetian (Rare)
Ossetian form of the Scythian name Sawarmag (see Saurmag).
Säüdä f Bashkir (Rare)
Bashkir form of Sawda.
Šaul m Croatian (Rare)
Croatian form of Saul.
Saül m Catalan, French (Rare), Biblical French
Catalan and French form of Saul.
Saule m Italian (Rare)
Italian variant of Saul.
Saulnesis m Latvian (Rare, Archaic)
Derived from Lativan saule "sun" and nest "to bring; to carry".
Saulo m Spanish, Portuguese, Italian (Rare)
Spanish, Portuguese and Italian form of Saul. Known bearers of this name include the Spanish poet Saulo Torón Navarro (1885-1974), the Brazilian pop singer Saulo Roston (b... [more]
Saunders m English (Rare), Romani (Archaic)
Transferred use of the surname Saunders.
Saurmag m Georgian (Rare), History
Georgian form of the Scythian personal name Sawarmag, which literally means "black hand". It is derived from Scythian syāva meaning "black" combined with Scythian arma meaning "hand" and the suffix -aka... [more]
Sáva m Czech (Rare)
Czech form of Sabas.
Savanh m & f Lao (Rare)
Means "heaven, paradise" in Lao, ultimately from Sanskrit स्वर्ग (svarga).
Sävele f & m Finnish (Rare)
Means "melody". Variant of Sävel
Såvi m Norwegian (Rare)
Norwegian form of Salve.
Savica f Slovene (Rare)
Slovene feminine form of Sava.
Saviël m & f Dutch (Rare)
Dutch form of Saviel. It is predominantly a masculine name in the Netherlands, but occasionally the name is also bestowed upon females. Saviël as a feminine name is slightly less common than its proper feminine counterpart Saviëlle.
Saviel m Spanish (Rare)
Meaning unknown. It might possibly be a variant form of Xaviel.
Saviëlle f Dutch (Rare)
Strictly feminine form of Saviël.
Savion f & m Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Means "groundsel, senecio" in Hebrew, from the word savyon which is related to a genus of the daisy family.
Savior m African American (Rare)
From the English word savior, ultimately from the Late Latin salvare "to save".
Saviour m English (Rare)
Variant of Savior using the international spelling.
Savle m Georgian (Rare)
Georgian form of Sha'ul (see Saul).
Saxona f English (Rare)
Presumably a feminine form of Saxon.
Saydeigh f English (Rare)
Rare variant of Sadie
Sayer m English (Modern, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Sayer.
Sayonsom m Indian (Rare)
Sayonsom means "A name like no other" or "the perfect name" for any particular thing
Sayra f Spanish (Modern, Rare)
Possibly related to Saira.
Sazuku m Japanese (Rare)
From classical verb 授く (sazuku), modern sazukeru, meaning "to grant, give, award; to teach, instruct."... [more]
Sbigneo m Italian (Rare), Portuguese (Rare), Spanish (Rare)
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Zbigniew.
Scamandronymus m Ancient Greek (Latinized, Rare)
Latinized form of Skamandronymous. This was the earliest and most commonly attested name of Sappho's father, who died when she was six.
Scarletrose f English (Rare)
Combination of Scarlet and Rose.
Scarlettrose f English (Rare)
Combination of Scarlett and Rose (See aslo Scarletrose - a less popular variant).
Scarlotte f English (Rare)
Possibly a quasi-feminization of the surname Scarlott influenced by Charlotte or a contraction of Scarlett and Charlotte.
Schaas m & f Dutch (Rare)
Short form of Paschaas and Paschasius (masculine) as well as Paschasia (feminine).
Schaklin f German (Modern, Rare)
Germanised spelling of Jacqueline, officially admitted in Eschweiler (near Aachen) in 2013.
Schamyl m Swedish (Rare)
Derived from the name of the leader of the Caucasian resistance to Imperial Russia in the 1800s, Imam Shamil. A notable bearer was Swedish film director Schamyl Bauman (1893-1966).
Schapelle f English (Australian, Modern, Rare)
A known bearer of this name is Schapelle Corby, an Australian woman convicted of drug smuggling in Indonesia in 2005. The 2014 TV movie Schapelle told her story.
Scheina f German (Rare)
German transcription of Shayna.... [more]
Schenley f & m English (American, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Schenley.
Scherom m German (Rare)
Germanised spelling of Jérôme.
Schewa f Yiddish, German (Rare)
German Yiddish variant of Sheyve.
Schier m Dutch (Rare)
Short form of Beschier and Passchier and their many variants.... [more]
Schnini f German (Rare)
Short form and pet name for Jeannine.
Schnuppe f German (Rare)
Maybe related to the German word Sternschnuppe "shooting star, falling star".
Schon m & f English (American, Anglicized, Rare)
Transferred use of an anglicized version of the surname Schön.
Schönman m Yiddish (Rare, Archaic), Medieval Jewish
derived from Schön "beautiful" and man "man". unlike its female counterpart, Schönfrau Schönman was rarely given to boys.
Schöntraud f German (Modern, Rare)
20th century coinage from the usual German word schön "beautiful" and the name element traud (related to the Old High German name element drud "strength").... [more]
Schorsch m German (Rare), Hunsrik
Germanized form of the French name Georges as well as the Hunsrik form of Jorge.
Schoschana f German (Rare)
German spelling of Shoshana.
Schreckenreich m German (Rare, Archaic)
A pietistic name translating to "much fright" not allowed as a given name anymore in Germany.
Schroeder m Popular Culture (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Schroeder. Used as a first name in 1951 by Charles Schulz for a character in his comic strip "Peanuts"... [more]
Schulamit f German (Modern, Rare)
German transcription of the modern Hebrew name Shulamith.
Schwerthelm m German (Modern, Rare, Archaic)
A new coinage from the German word Schwert "sword" and the name element helm "helmet, protection".... [more]
Science m English (American, Rare)
Middle English (denoting knowledge) from Old French, from Latin scientia, from scire ‘know.’
Scoey m English (American, Rare)
Diminutive of Roscoe in the case of American actor and television personality Roscoe 'Scoey' Mitchell (1930-2022).
Scotia f English (American, Rare), English (Canadian, Rare), Celtic Mythology
Derived from Late Latin Scotia, ultimately derived from Scoti or Scotti, a Latin name for the Gaels, first attested in the late 3rd century. At first it referred to all Gaels, whether in Ireland or Great Britain, as did the term Scotia for the lands they inhabited... [more]
Scotti f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Variant or feminine form of Scotty.
Scottia f American (South, Rare, Archaic), English (American, Rare)
Either a variant of Scotia or a feminine form of Scott.
Scottina f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Scott.
Scottine f English (Rare)
Variant form of Scottina. A known bearer of this name is the American actress Brett Rossi (b. 1989), who was born as Scottine Ross.
Scottlyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine elaboration of Scott using the popular name suffix lyn, perhaps influenced by the place name Scotland.
Scottlynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Scotlyn, an alteration of Scotland formed using the feminine name suffix lyn. It can also be taken as a combination of Scott and Lynn.
Seafield m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Seafield.... [more]
Seaflower f English (Rare)
Direct combination of the English words sea and flower.
Seaforth m English (Australian, Rare), English (New Zealand, Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Seaforth. Kenneth Ivo Brownley Langwell Mackenzie (1913-1955) was an Australian poet and novelist... [more]
Seaghdhan m Irish (Rare)
Variant of Séaghdha as well as an older form of Sean.
Seani f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Sean, Shawn & Shawnee,
Seantrel m African American (Rare)
Elaboration of Sean using the popular name suffix trel.