Unique baby names
3273 names that carry a sense of unique, each with its meaning and origin.
Unique girl names
AadhyaFirst power; uniqueSanskritAafkeGrandmother, beautyDutchAanyaInexhaustible; gracefulSanskritAarohiAscending musical scale; risingSanskritAbrilAprilSpanishAcaciathorny tree, guardian angelGreekAchvasisterhood, unityHebrewAdeodatagiven by GodLatinAderinsolaCrown walks into wealthYoruba/NigerianAdinadelicate/refinedHebrewAdivagentle, pleasantHebrewAdoettebig treeNative American (general)AdsilablossomCherokeeAednatlittle fireIrishAfiyaHealthSwahiliAfsanehLegend, fable, storyPersianAgapeunconditional loveGreekAghassi-aFeminine form related to AghassiArmenianAglaiaSplendor, brillianceGreekAhalyanipure and untouched, of Ahalya's lineageBengali/SanskritAhonjitapride conquered with graceBengaliAhyokashe brought happinessCherokeeAidaReturning one; visitorEthiopian (Amharic)Aideenlittle fire, fieryIrishAignéisPure; holyScottishAinakeawhite land, pure landHawaiianAinhizelittle AinhoaBasqueAinhoafrom the village of AinhoaBasqueAinizeform of AinhoaBasqueAinothe only oneFinnishAislinndream, visionIrishAithneFireScottishAiveenRadiant beautyScottishAixaAlive, lifeSpanishAiyanaeternal blossomNative American (general)Aizpeasisterhood / among the cragsBasqueAjdabuckwheatSlovenianAkaneDeep red, madder redJapaneseAkkeOak treeDutchAknazikpure and delicate oneKazakhAkobeaGood conduct, well-behavedGhanaian (Akan)AkorleyOne who brings good fortuneGhanaian (Ga)Aksaulewhite saxaul tree, pure desert treeKazakhAkshithaimperishable, eternalTelugu/SanskritAkwokwoVegetable / one who nourishesGhanaian (Akan)AkyerekyerewaaOne who explains things wellGhanaian (Akan)Alaquasweet gum treeNative American (general)AlaraNamed after Alara River/beach in AntalyaTurkishAlaulalight of dawn or duskHawaiianAlcyonekingfisher, queen who calms the seaGreek mythologyAleesyanoble, of high rankArabic/MalayAlenushLittle sweet oneArmenianAleshaneeshe plays all the timeNative American (general)AlesiadefenderRomanianAlethatruthGreekAletheiatruth, disclosureGreekAljanoble, form of Alenka/HelenaSlovenianAlmandinedeep purplish-red garnet varietyNamed for the ancient city AlabandaAlmedaambitious, strivingSpanish/LatinAlmeriamirror, watchtowerSpanish/ArabicAlmiraprincess, exaltedArabic/SpanishAlmudenaThe citadelSpanishAlodiawealthy, prosperousFilipinoAloealoe plant, healingArabicAlsoomseindependentAlgonquinAltınayGolden moonTurkishAmagoiaupper mother / high placeBasqueAmaneform meaning mother figureBasqueAmapolapoppy flowerSpanishAmaranthunfading flower, immortalGreekAmaravathieternal/immortal city, also a river nameTamilAmaretheternal lovemodern invented (from Amara + -eth)Amaryllisto sparkle, fresh flowerGreekAmashaimmortal, undyingSinhala/SanskritAmataBelovedItalianAmatagabeginning, originSamoanAmazoniteturquoise-green river stoneEnglish (gemstone, named for the Amazon River)AmenirdisAmun has given herEgyptianAmentGoddess of the west, the hidden landEgyptianAmethystdeep purple February birthstoneGreek ('amethystos,' not intoxicated)Amiablefriendly, pleasantFrenchAmiñalittle mother, endearmentBasqueAminiTrustworthy, honestSwahiliAmitolarainbowNative American (general)AmityfriendshipLatinAmmoliterainbow-hued fossil gemCanadian (gemstone, from fossilized ammonite shells)AmoraloveLatinAmoretlittle loveliterary (from Edmund Spenser's Faerie Queene)AmparoShelter, protectionSpanishAmparo RosaShelter and roseSpanishAmthalWise sayings, proverbsEgyptianAmulyapriceless, invaluableTelugu/SanskritAmunetHidden one, goddess of the hidden airEgyptianAnaisgracious, favoredRomanianAnanyaUnique or matchlessSanskritAnapaupeaceful night, easeTonganAnapayblooming flowerNative American (general)Anarghapriceless, without a priceTelugu/SanskritAndromedaRuler of menGreekAnemonewindflowerGreekAngazaTo illuminate, enlightenSwahiliAngenispiritNative American (general)Anggungraceful, elegantIndonesianAnindyaflawless, without faultSanskritAnippeDaughter of the NileEgyptianAnishaSupreme; without nightSanskritAnkhesenamunHer life is of AmunEgyptianAnnagGrace; favorScottishAnojaunborn, eternalSinhala/SanskritAnoukgraceFrenchAnoushehImmortal, eternalPersianAnpaytooradiantSiouxAnqiPeaceful and rareChineseAntheaflower, floweryGreekAntigoneWorthy of her parentsGreekAntrauncertain, possibly from 'antrs' (second/other)LatvianAnuenuerainbowHawaiianAnuketGoddess of the Nile cataractsEgyptianAnupamaincomparable, matchlessTelugu/SanskritAnuttamathe very best, unsurpassedBengali/SanskritAnvithaconnected, one with meaningTelugu/SanskritAnwennavery fair, very beautifulWelsh (variant of Anwen)Anweshaquest, one who seeksBengali/SanskritAnyaInexhaustibleSanskritAnzhelikaangel, messenger of GodRussianAoedesong, muse of songGreekAoibhgreineradiance of the sunIrishAponibutterflyNative American (general)AraceliAltar of the skySpanishAram-aniCompound of Aram and AniArmenianAramintaliterary invented name, fragrantEnglishAraxiFrom the Araxes RiverArmenianArdithRich gift; good warScottishArdoa traditional Somali given nameSomaliAreumdaunLovely, beautifulKoreanAreumiBeautiful oneKoreanArgialight, clarityBasqueArgiderclear lightBasqueAri-eunBeautiful graceKoreanAria Lunamelody of the moon (compound celestial name)Italian/LatinAriadnaMost holySpanishAriadneMost holy, utterly pureGreekArinapeaceRomanianAriunaapure, cleanMongolianArmiinagrace, mercyFinnishArmindadefender, army-loverLatin/Spanish variantAroubLoving, affectionate wifeArabicArusiWedding, brideSwahiliAshanilightningSinhala/SanskritAshiokaiOne who is at peaceGhanaian (Ga)Ashlingdream, visionIrishAsiaRising sunItalianAslaugConsecrated to the godsScandinavianAsligenuine, authentic, of noble originSomali/ArabicAssiaRescuer, helperItalianAstghikLittle star; goddess of love and beautyArmenianAstoriaof the starsGreekAudrenoble strengthEnglish/FrenchAureaGoldenPortugueseAvantiancient city, humble, protectorTelugu/SanskritAveenlittle Eve, radiantIrishAventurinesparkling green stone of luckItalian (gemstone, 'by chance')AwanataturtleMiwokAwelabreeze, gentle windWelshAwenasamy homeCherokeeAwennamuse, inspirationWelshAwoPriestess, spiritually gifted oneGhanaian (Ewe)AyaSign, miracle, verseArabicAyameIris flowerJapaneseAyashalittle oneNative American (general)AydanFrom the moonTurkishAygestanOrchard; garden landArmenianAyitafirst to danceCherokeeAyraRespectableSanskritAzadehFree, noblePersianAzarFirePersianAzinOrnament, decorationPersianAzizaprecious and powerfulSwahili/ArabicAzraVirgin, pure maidenTurkishAzucenaWhite lilySpanishAzurasky blueSpanish/LatinBaby Girlbeloved daughterFilipinoBaibaforeign woman, stranger (form of Barbara)LatvianBakarnesolitary, aloneBasqueBaktServant, handmaidenEgyptianBalausayoung sapling, tender bloomKazakhBalbinastammererLatinBalqisreferring to the Queen of ShebaArabic/MalayBalqis Humairaqueenly and rosy-cheekedArabic/MalayBalqis Nurqueenly lightArabic/MalayBannerlynbearer of the flag, standard-bearermodern invented (from banner)BarabalForeign woman; strangerScottishBaranRainPersianBarnalicolorful, full of colorBengaliBarraFrom the Isle of BarraScottishBarvasFrom the Hebridean villageScottishBasiaQueenlyGreekBastetGoddess of protection and catsEgyptianBathshebadaughter of the oathHebrewBatrisyiaheroine, brave oneArabic/MalayBaukjeBuilding, dwellingDutchBeathagLifeScottishBeatriz LuzBringer of happiness and lightSpanishBeatryczeshe who brings happinessPolishBegoniabegonia flowerFrenchBehnazBest grace, most gracefulPersianBehrisaBest flow, good streamPersianBeitrisshe who brings happinessCelticBelenBethlehemSpanishBelinawhite, pureBulgarian/SlavicBelizModern coined name, purityTurkishBella Vocebeautiful voiceItalianBellflowerbell-shaped flowerEnglishBelmiraBeautiful, admirablePortugueseBenapheasantOjibweBengisuWater of eternal lifeTurkishBeniaminason of the right handPolishBenitoiterare sapphire-blue crystalSpanish/English (gemstone, named for San Benito County, CA)BerenFirm, steadfastTurkishBergljotBright mountainScandinavianBernardabrave as a bearGermanic via SlovenianBerrakClear, transparentTurkishBesteMusical compositionTurkishBethiahdaughter of GodHebrewBeyoncéderived from mother's maiden name BeyincéAmericanBibianaAlive, full of lifeSpanishBibiannafull of lifePolishBich-Ngocemerald jadeVietnameseBiddystrengthIrishBilyanawhite, pureUkrainian/SlavicBintiDaughterSwahiliBit-naShining lightKoreanBlanchefleurwhite flowerFrenchBlathnaidlittle flowerCelticBlissperfect happinessEnglishBlossominalittle blossominventedBo-raPurpleKoreanBodilRemedy, penanceScandinavianBogátaRich; wealthyHungarianBoglárBud; buckleHungarianBoglárkaButtercup flowerHungarianBontuSpecial; unique oneEthiopian (Oromo)Bopharinflower rain, blossoming showerKhmerBornoshreebeauty of color, radiant hueBengali/SanskritBorókaJuniper berryHungarianBosiljkabasilCroatianBotababy camelKazakhBozenadivine, godlySlavicBozhenadivine, blessed by GodUkrainianBožidaragift of GodCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Branwenblessed raven, fair ravenCelticBrecklinbracken, freckled meadowAmerican (modern coinage)BrennaRaven; little ravenScottishBriallenprimroseWelshBriarthorny vine, hedgeEnglishBrigittestrength, exalted oneFrenchBrionyto sprout, climbing vineGreekBronasorrowIrishBrontethunderIrish/GreekBrunhildearmored warrior maidenGermanBrynhildArmored battle maidenScandinavianBrynjaArmor, protectionScandinavianBuhlebendaloBeauty of creationZuluBumtsetsegabundant flowerMongolianBusaraWisdomSwahiliByulStarKoreanCaaltuuThe best; the one who surpassesEthiopian (Oromo)Cadwenpure, blessed battleWelshCairistionafollower of ChristCelticCalantha-Joybeautiful blossom + happinessGreek/EnglishCalla Rosebeautiful rosecombinationCalliopeBeautiful voiceGreekCallistaMost beautifulGreekCallistomost beautiful; moon of JupiterGreekCalypsoShe who concealsGreekCamelia Bloomblooming camelliacombinationCansuLively spirit, vital waterTurkishCantataa vocal composition with instrumental accompanimentItalianCapriisland of goatsItalian (place: Capri, Italy)CaridadeCharityPortugueseCarmelgarden, vineyardHebrewCasablancawhite houseSpanish/Arabic (place: Casablanca, Morocco)Casandrawho entangles men, prophetRomanianCassattsurname of painter Mary CassattAmerican surnameCassiacinnamon spice; related to CassandraGreekCassiopeiaqueen of the stars, a W-shaped constellationGreekCatorispiritHopiCeanaBeautiful; fair oneScottishCearabright red, spearIrishCeeblaa traditional Somali given nameSomaliCeinwenfair, beautiful, blessedWelshCeitPureScottishCelandineswallow flowerGreekCemreEmber, spark of warmthTurkishCeraselacherry blossomRomanianCerianlittle loved oneWelshCeridwenfair poetry, blessed songCelticCeydaBeautiful, graceful oneTurkishChae-rinColorful jewelKoreanChahinazCharming, elegant oneEgyptianChalcedonysoft milky blue-gray stoneGreek (gemstone, named for ancient city Chalcedon)Chanmonymoon gemKhmerChansocheatpure moonlight of the nationKhmerChariyagood conduct, virtuous behaviorKhmerChartreusevivid yellow-green colorFrench (named for a liqueur made by monks)ChastitypurityLatinChathurikaskillful, clever oneSinhalaChausikuBorn at nightSwahiliChenoawhite doveNative American (general)ChepifairyNarragansettCherishto hold dear, treasureEnglishChetra Bopharadiant flower of the seasonKhmerChideraWhat God has written/destinedIgbo/NigerianChihiroA thousand questions, deep fathomJapaneseChikuChatterbox, talkative oneSwahiliChilalisnowbirdNative American (general)Chimegornament, decorationMongolianChinnarilittle one, precious childTeluguChiranthilong-lived, eternalSinhala/SanskritChitkasempure victorious mindThaiChitsafair haired girlNative American (general)ChrysantheGolden flowerGreekChryseGoldenGreekChrysocollaturquoise-blue copper mineralGreek ('chrysos' + 'kolla,' gold glue')Chrysopraseapple-green quartz gemGreek (gemstone, 'gold leek')ChumanidewLakotaCikizwaShe is well-known/famousXhosaCirceBird; enchantressGreekCitraimage, reflection, beautyJavanese/SanskritCitrinegolden-yellow quartz gemFrench ('citron,' lemon)Claudettelame, or limpingFrenchClaudinelame, or limpingFrenchClematisclimbing vine flowerGreekClementina-Foxmild, merciful + clever animalLatin/EnglishClodaghriver nameCelticCloveclove spice, nail-shaped budEnglishCloverclover plant, luckEnglishCochetastrangerNative American (general)Cocohelper, coconutFrench/SpanishCodathe closing passage of a musical pieceItalianCodrinaof the forestRomanianCodruțaof the forestRomanianCoiraSeething pool; from the corrieScottishColettevictory of the peopleFrenchConceicaoConception, referring to the Immaculate ConceptionPortugueseConcordiaharmony, agreementLatinConstanzaConstancy, steadfastnessSpanishCoralcoral, sea reefLatinCoralinecoral, heartLatinCordeliaheart, daughter of the seaEnglishCordelia-Wildeheart, daughter of the sea + untamedLatin/EnglishCoriandercoriander herbGreekCorinamaiden, girlRomanianCorinemaidenFrenchCorinnaMaidenGreekCorinnemaidenFrenchCorneliaHornDutchCorsicathe island of beautyItalian/French (place: Corsica, France)Cosimaorder, harmony, beautyGreekCosima-Rueorder, beauty + herb of graceGreek/EnglishCosminaorder, harmony, universeRomanianCrenguțalittle branchRomanianCrescentiaincreasing, growingLatinCressidagoldGreekCressida-Wildegold + untamedGreek/EnglishCricketcricket insectEnglishCristalCrystal, clearSpanishCsengeRinging sound; resonantHungarianCsillaStar; shiningHungarianCunerauncertain, possibly 'brave'Germanic/DutchCurstaidhFollower of ChristScottishCyprus Blossomblossoming cypresscombinationDa-eun-iLittle all graceKoreanDa-somWarmth and affectionKoreanDacefrom the fish name 'dace'LatvianDaffodildaffodil flowerEnglishDagmaraglory of the DanesPolishDagnýnew dayOld NorseDahliadahlia flowerScandinavianDalisaypure, genuineFilipinoDalmaBringing joyHungarianDanaeShe who judgesGreekDanbiSweet rainKoreanDaryaSea, oceanPersianDassinetraditional Tuareg feminine name, poet-associatedAmazigh/Berber (Tuareg)DatevikLittle Tatev; named after Tatev MonasteryArmenianDawaMedicine, remedySwahiliDebalinaimmersed in the divineBengali/SanskritDebolinamelody of the gods, divine musicBengali/SanskritDefneLaurel treeTurkishDeidrasorrowfulCelticDeirbhiledaughter of a poetIrishDelaraOne who adorns the heartPersianDelfinadolphinLatinDelinkeNoon; middayHungarianDelkashHeart-attracting, charmingPersianDelnazGrace of the heartPersianDelphenneof Delphi, dolphinmodern invented (from Delphine)Delphiafrom DelphiGreekDelphinewoman from Delphi, or dolphinFrenchDelphine-Wilderof Delphi, dolphin + untamedFrench/EnglishDeltathe mouth of a river; fourth letter of the Greek alphabetGreek (place: river delta)Denisafollower of DionysusRomanianDenitsamorning star, VenusBulgarianDeoiridhpilgrim, strangerCelticDervladaughter of a poetIrishDeryaSea, oceanTurkishDesireedesiredFrenchDestinyfate, fortuneEnglishDetelinacloverBulgarianDevapoet, goddessIrishDevotionloyalty, dedicationEnglishDiamanteDiamondSpanishDianoraDivine lightItalianDianthaDivine flowerGreekDiembeautiful, gorgeousVietnameseDiễm-Mygorgeous and beautifulVietnameseDiem-Quynhbeautiful night-blooming flowerVietnameseDiethildpeople's battle maidenGermanDikejustice, moral orderGreekDilyanaseeker, desired oneBulgarianDilysgenuine, true, steadfastWelshDinahjudged, vindicatedHebrewDinaragolden coin, preciousUzbek/KazakhDinkineshYou are marvelous / wonderful oneEthiopian (Amharic)Divnawonderful, marvelousSerbianDiwatafairy, deity, nature spiritFilipinoDoaaPrayer, supplicationEgyptianDobapeachApacheDoilidhRuler of the worldScottishDoinatraditional folk songRomanianDoireannfruitful, sullenCelticDolinaRuler of the worldScottishDoloresSorrowsSpanishDomagojadefender of the homeCroatianDomicelaof the home, tamedPolishDominicabelonging to the LordLatinDonatagiven, giftLatinDoniaWorld, the earthly lifeEgyptianDorcasgazelleGreekDoreasGazelle; giftScottishDoriaFrom Doris, giftGreekDorianagiftRomanianDoritgenerationHebrewDorsaPearl of the sea, preciousPersianDraženadear, belovedCroatianDuanaLittle dark one; songScottishDuhaMid-morning, forenoonArabicDulcineaSweetnessSpanishDulminigem, precious stoneSinhalaDunmoreFrom the great fortScottishDunyaWorld, life on earthArabicDuruPure, clearTurkishDuyencharm, fated connectionVietnameseDyanideerNative American (general)EafireCelticEabhlinwished-for child, lifeCelticEalasaidpledged to GodCelticEbonyDark, precious woodEgyptianEchorepeated sound; nymph of sound and reflectionGreekEcrinReward, precious treasureTurkishEcrupale beige-gray natural colorFrench ('unbleached, raw')Eddaweaving, poetryGermanEhaweelaughing maidenSiouxEhulaniheavenly red glow, red skyHawaiianEiddwenbeloved, fair oneWelshEilirspring, butterflyWelshEilwenfair brow, fair oneWelshEirlyssnowdropCelticEjigayehuYou have become wonderfulEthiopian (Amharic)Ekapanunique, one of a kindThaiEkkarinradiant, foremostThaiEknoorOne lightPunjabiElaHazel-colored eyesTurkishElarashining lightGreekElbaisland where Napoleon was exiledItalian (place: Elba, Italy)ElectraShining, radiantGreekElenwenfair light spiritmodern invented (fantasy-Celtic blend)Elerifrom the River EleriWelshElhamInspirationArabicElifFirst letter of the Arabic alphabet, slenderTurkishElikaCherry blossom treePersianElisModern coined name, eleganceTurkishElmasDiamondTurkishElmirabeloved of the homelandKazakh/TatarElnazGraceful goddess, delicatePersianElodieforeign richesFrenchElorrihawthornBasqueElowenelm treeCornishElowynelm tree, fairmodern invented (Cornish/Welsh blend)Elphabaderived from author L. Frank Baum's initialsModern literary, Gregory Maguire inventionElpidahopeGreekElsjeNobleDutchElskeNobleDutchElufull of grace, beautifulNative American (general)Elviratrue, foreignLatinElysiablissful, from paradiseGreekElysia Nurblissful lightGreek-Arabic/MalayEmberburning coal, sparkEnglishEmblaElm treeOld NorseEmerswiftCelticEmeritahaving served, retired with honorLatinEmeseMother; foremotherHungarianEmettruthHebrewEmunahfaithHebrewEncarna LuzIncarnation of lightSpanishEncarnacionIncarnationSpanishEndellionnamed for a Cornish saintCornishEnfysrainbowWelshEnikőLittle fawnHungarianEnolasolitary, magnoliaNative American (general)Enyakernel, seedIrishErawanmythical three-headed elephantThaiErdenetuyatreasure lightMongolianEreñea saint's nameBasqueErleabeeBasqueErmelinaWhole, universalPortugueseErmelindaWhole, entire shieldPortugueseErmintrudewhole, universal strengthGermanicErvaModern coined name, graceful soundTurkishErysto remain, endureWelshEsmeraldaEmeraldSpanishEsperancaHopePortugueseEstrelaStarPortugueseEtainshining oneIrishEteniarichPotawatomiEthnalittle fire, kernelIrishEudociaGood will, esteemedGreekEudoxiaGood reputation, esteemedGreekEugeniewell-bornGreekEuphrosyneJoy, mirth, good cheerGreekEuropamoon of Jupiter; Phoenician princessGreekEuterpeDelightful, giver of pleasureGreekEvadnepleasing oneGreekEylülSeptemberTurkishFablestory, legendLatinFadakaSilverYoruba/NigerianFaelynnfairy, magical waterfallmodern invented (blend of Fae + Lynn)FaidaBenefit, advantageSwahiliFainashining, radiantUkrainian/GreekFanchonfree oneFrenchFantinechild, infantFrenchFaramadeThere is no one like her to take care of meYoruba/NigerianFaridaUnique, precious pearlEgyptianFaridehUnique, unparalleledPersianFaskatraditional regional feminine nameAmazigh/BerberFatehahopening, victoryArabic/MalayFedraBright oneItalianFemmigjePeacefulDutchFenjafrom the marsh, adventurerGermanFennaPeaceDutchFerialPrecious, valuable oneEgyptianFerideUnique, unparalleledTurkishFernandaAdventurous, bold journeySpanishFeruzaturquoiseUzbek/PersianFfionfoxgloveCelticFiadhdeer, wildIrishFiammettalittle flameItalianFiannawarrior bandCelticFifineJehovah increasesFrenchFindabairwhite ghost, fair phantomCelticFioledvioletWelshFionnghualafair shouldersIrishFionnualafair shouldersIrishFioraflowerItalianFiorelalittle flowerRomanianFirdausParadise, highest gardenArabicFiroozehTurquoisePersianFloortinaFlourishingDutchFloortjeFlowerDutchFlorbelaBeautiful flowerPortugueseFlourishto grow, thriveEnglishFortunatafortunate, luckyLatinFranjafree one, feminine of FrancGermanic via SlovenianFreesiafreesia flowerGermanFrideswidestrong peaceAnglo-SaxonFruzsinaFreeHungarianFuchsiavivid pink-purple flower colorNamed for botanist Leonhart FuchsFurahiyaRejoice, joyful oneSwahiliFurtuuKey; the one who opens the wayEthiopian (Oromo)Fyoklaglory of GodRussian/GreekGa-eulAutumnKoreanGalateaShe who is milk-whiteGreekGauharjewel, precious gemKazakh/PersianGaxuxaBasque pet form of GraziaBasqueGaysornflower pollen, fragrantThaiGcwalisileShe has filled/completedZuluGemmagem, precious stoneLatinGendhissugar, sweetnessJavaneseGenesisorigin, beginningGreekGenevrawhite wave, juniperItalian/FrenchGenevra-Wildewhite wave, juniper + untamedItalian/EnglishGenoaknee-shaped, from the coastal cityItalian (place: Genoa, Italy)Gentlemild, tenderEnglishGerdEnclosure, protectionScandinavianGeularedemptionHebrewGhaidaGraceful, delicate walkArabicGhazalGazelle, love poemArabicGhislainepledge, hostageFrenchGianinaGod is graciousRomanianGingerginger root, spiritedEnglishGingkarnmelodiousThaiGisellepledge, hostageFrenchGlesniblueness, blue-green like sky or seaWelshGodhulidust raised by cattle at dusk, twilight hourTelugu/SanskritGolafroozFlower that glows, blossom of lightPersianGolafshanFlower scatterer, bloomingPersianGolazarFlower of firePersianGolazinFlower ornamentPersianGolbanFlower root, source of flowersPersianGolden BehnooshSweet drink, delightful nectarPersianGoldiegoldenEnglishGolfamFlower-colored, flower-huedPersianGolkooFlower hill, flower moundPersianGolparFlower wing, Persian hogweedPersianGolpariFlower fairyPersianGolrangFlower-colored, colorful bloomPersianGolrizehFlower shower, scattering blossomsPersianGolsahraDesert flowerPersianGolsunFlower-like, bloomingPersianGolubicalittle doveSerbianGorgoniafierce, from GorgonGreekGrainnegrain, loveCelticGrażynagraceful, kindPolishGrietjePearlDutchGrozdanagrape clusterSerbianGuadalupeRiver of the wolf; hidden valleySpanishGugulicuckoo birdGeorgianGündegmaadeep, profound motherMongolianGurandauncertain, poetic folk nameGeorgianGuudoa traditional Somali given nameSomaliGwawrdawnWelshGwendraethriver name, white streamWelshHa-naOne, unityKoreanHa-rinGreat jewelKoreanHajnalkaDawn; daybreakHungarianHalawisweetNative American (general)Halemanohouse of many, bird house (place name)HawaiianHallgerdRock enclosureScandinavianHalonaof happy fortuneZuniHalszkabright, shining lightPolishHantayweelovingSiouxHapiGod/spirit of the Nile floodEgyptianHarlowrock hill, army hillEnglishHarperHarp playerEnglishHastiExistence, beingPersianHaunanibeautiful snow, beautiful mistHawaiianHavanawaiting for the rain (Taino origin)Spanish (place: Havana, Cuba)HayatLifeArabicHazalHazelnutTurkishHazawadeegolden birdThaiHeddabattle, strifeGermanHeketGoddess of fertility and childbirthEgyptianHeliotropedeep green stone, another name for bloodstoneGreek ('sun-turning')Heliotropiawarm violet-red sun-following flower colorGreek (variant of heliotrope, 'sun-turning')HengamehOccasion, moment, eventPersianHenutmireMistress of the desertEgyptianHeraQueen of the godsGreekHerminiaOf the earth, nobleSpanishHiddeniterare emerald-green spodumeneEnglish (gemstone, named for prospector William Hidden)HildurBattleScandinavianHineahuonefirst woman formed from earthMaoriHonorinehonorFrenchHoshiStarJapaneseHowlitewhite veined calming stoneEnglish (gemstone, named for chemist Henry How)HuladanceHawaiianHümeyraRosy-cheeked, of red complexionTurkishHumilitymodesty, humblenessEnglishHuritbeautifulAlgonquinHuruFree, independentSwahiliHuyenmysterious, black jadeVietnameseHyacinthhyacinth flowerGreekIantheViolet flowerGreekIanthinaViolet-coloredGreekIarinapeace, springtimeRomanianIarincalight of springRomanianIbtisamSmileArabicIchinkhorloofirst wheel (of dharma)MongolianİdilIdyllic, pastoral poemTurkishIdmana traditional Somali given nameSomaliIdoneasuitable, fittingLatin/NorseIdonyagain, renewal, goddess of youthOld NorseIðunnthe rejuvenating oneOld NorseIeraplace nameBasqueIhansaswan, graceful birdSinhalaIhiperaMaori form of Isabella/Ihipera, devoted to GodMaoriIlgınTamarisk treeTurkishIlhamInspiration, intuitionArabicIlincalight, torchRomanianIlocandiaregional name reference, land of the IlocanosFilipinoIltaeveningFinnishImalkabeautiful, gem-likeSinhalaImkeUniversalDutchImogenMaidenCelticImpimaidenFinnishİnciPearlTurkishInderleenAbsorbed in celestial gracePunjabiIndiariver; land of the IndusSanskrit/English (place: India)InmaculadaImmaculate, spotlessSpanishInsyirahrelief, expansion of the heartArabic/MalayIntandiamondIndonesian/MalayIntaninjasmine treeThaiIomoon of Jupiter; a mythological priestessGreekIolanato soar like a hawkHawaiianİpekSilkTurkishIraiaplace nameBasqueIrunefrom the town of IrunBasqueIsadoragift of IsisLatinIsadora-Fengift of Isis + marshlandGreek/EnglishIsarafreedom, independenceThaiIseultfair, beautifulCelticIsgouhiStar-womanArmenianIshbelGod is my oathCelticIshikaa small paintbrush, reed penBengali/SanskritIshitaDesired; masterySanskritIshontipeace granted by the divineBengali/SanskritIsidoragift of IsisSerbian (Greek root)Islay-FernScottish isle + fern plantScottish/EnglishIsmayesteemed, belovedOld French/EnglishIsmeneKnowledgeableGreekIsmereldadevoted and emeraldmodern invented (blend of Isabel + Esmeralda)Isoldeice rulerCelticIsolde-Marinice ruler, fair lady + of the seaWelsh/LatinIsolindfair one of the linden treemodern invented (blend of Isolde + Linden)IstassnowNative American (general)Ithacahome of OdysseusGreek (place: Ithaca, Greece)Ivelissedevoted to GodSpanish (Caribbean, blend of Ivette + Elisse)Ivettayew tree, archerRussian/FrenchIyaboMother has returnedYoruba/NigerianIzaroisland name, also a saint's nameBasqueIzaskunsanctuary place nameBasqueIzumiSpring, fountainJapaneseIzusawhite stoneNative American (general)Jadrankaof the Adriatic SeaCroatianJamaaFamily, communitySwahiliJamilaBeautifulSwahili/ArabicJarneform of a saint's name, faithfulBasqueJawahirjewels, gemsSomali/ArabicJaziraislandSomali/ArabicJennylyncombination of Jennifer and LynnFilipinoJhoannaGod is gracious, Filipino spelling of JoannaFilipinoJi-minWise and quickKoreanJi-woo-ahWise, great, and lovelyKoreanJinaNameSwahiliJohariJewelSwahiliJolanaviolet flowerCzech/Slovak (Hungarian/Greek)Jomariecombination of Jo and MarieFilipinoJonquila type of daffodilFrenchJorienFarmer, earth workerDutchJosetteJehovah increasesFrenchJourneevariant of Journey, a day's travelEnglishJumanaSilver pearlArabicJuniperaof the juniper treemodern invented (from juniper)JuulYouthfulDutchKachinaspirit dancerHopiKagnagold necklace, precious ornamentKhmerKahaunanibeautiful dew, beautiful snowHawaiianKahealanithe heavenly callHawaiianKahikinathe east, the sunrise directionHawaiianKahurangitreasured one, precious, greenstoneMaoriKaidiProsperous, capableEast AfricanKailanikaiheavenly sea, sea of heavenHawaiianKainoshy, modestFinnishKaionagoddess who guides lost travelers homeHawaiianKajsaPureScandinavianKalanitanemone flowerHebrewKalea Moanajoyful seaHawaiianKalehuathe lehua blossomHawaiianKaleimomithe pearl leiHawaiianKaleionaonathe fragrant voiceHawaiianKalikimakaChristmas (Hawaiianized)HawaiianKalliopeBeautiful voiceGreekKaltuna traditional Somali given nameSomaliKaluathe second, the pit (also a cooking method)HawaiianKalynaviburnum berry (national symbol)UkrainianKanakamgoldTelugu/SanskritKanervaheather (flower)FinnishKanikaSmall particle; goldenSanskritKanoelehuathe misty lehua blossomHawaiianKanonCanon (music), sound of flowersJapaneseKaoriFragranceJapaneseKarligashswallow (the bird)KazakhKarmitvineyardHebrewKasturiMusk; fragranceSanskritKatlaKettle, fierceScandinavianKaveeshapoetic, lyricalSinhalaKavyaPoetrySanskritKeakathe shadow, essenceHawaiianKealananithe beautiful pathwayHawaiianKealaulathe path of dawn lightHawaiianKealohaikaikastrong loveHawaiianKealohapauoleendless loveHawaiianKealohapiliclose love, near loveHawaiianKealohithe brightness, radianceHawaiianKekealohathe belovedHawaiianKelemuaRainbowEthiopian (Amharic)Kenangaylang-ylang flowerIndonesianKennochafair oneCelticKeonaonathe sweet fragranceHawaiianKerttujewel, pearlFinnishKesiaFavorite oneSwahiliKesorlotus pollen, fragrant flower essenceKhmerKestoniainvented; evokes 'keystone,' strengthmodern inventedKestrellesmall falconmodern invented (from kestrel)Keturahincense, fragranceHebrewKeziahcassia tree, sweet-scented spiceFilipinoKhansagazelle-eyed, gentle beautyArabic/IndonesianKhatiauncertain, possibly cross-relatedGeorgianKhethiweThe chosen oneZuluKhulanwild ass (steppe animal), swift and freeMongolianKhulantuyawild and radiantMongolianKilinoefine mistHawaiianKimChief, rulerDutchKimamabutterflyShoshoneKimiaAlchemy, elixir, preciousPersianKimimelabutterflyDakotaKimverlycreative Filipino spelling of KimberlyFilipinoKincsőTreasureHungarianKinneretharp, Sea of GalileeHebrewKionabrown hillsNative American (general)KiooMirror, reflectionSwahiliKirsifrost; short form of KirsikkaFinnishKirsikkacherryFinnishKissesaffection, sweetnessFilipinoKnarHarp; lyreArmenianKnarikLittle harpArmenianKoalimorning glory vineHawaiianKolfinnadark, fair-hairedOld NorseKomalitender, delicateTeluguKonkordiaharmony, agreementPolishKosarauncertain, possibly related to blackbirdSerbianKotoneSound of the harp, koto soundJapaneseKrasavabeautiful oneUkrainian/SlavicKremenaflint, strong stoneBulgarianKriemhildmasked battle maidenGermanKseniahospitable, foreignerGreek/RussianKunzitepink gem of gentle passionEnglish (gemstone, named for Tiffany's George Kunz)Kupaianahawonderful, extraordinaryHawaiianKupendato loveSwahiliKurinjimountain flower, hill-region landscapeTamilKuutardaughter of the moon (Kalevala figure)FinnishKwanspirit, soul essenceThaiKylinemodern blended nameFilipinoKyzzhibeksilken maiden, girl of silkKazakhLachinaland of the lochsCelticLadagoddess of love and beautyCzech/Slovak (Slavic)Lakagentle, tame; goddess of hulaHawaiianLamisSoft to the touchArabicLamzirauncertain, poetic folk nameGeorgianLaniakeaimmense heaven, vast skyHawaiianLanuolaliving color, vivid lifeSamoanLarasintaharmonious and beautiful womanJavaneseLarimarblue Caribbean sea stoneSpanish (gemstone, Dominican Republic)Larisacitadel, fortressRomanianLarkspurlarkspur flowerEnglishLarraitzplace name meaning meadowBasqueLasairflameCelticLāsmasparkle, shimmer of a raindropLatvianLaurentiafrom Laurentum, laurelLatinLavanwhiteHebrewLavenderlavender flowerEnglishLavernagoddess of thieves and merchantsLatinLayathigraceful, rhythmicSinhalaLeakhenaprestige, angel of honorKhmerLehuaohia lehua blossomHawaiianLeimomipearl lei, pearl necklaceHawaiianLeithBroad river; wideScottishLeithanFrom the broad riverScottishLeopoldinebold peopleGermanicLeotieprairie flowerNative American (general)LewisaFrom the Isle of LewisScottishLiBeautiful; strength; plumChineseLiadangrey ladyCelticLibertyfreedomEnglishLierniplace nameBasqueLieveDear, belovedDutchLigayajoy, happinessFilipinoLigeiaClear-voiced, shrillGreekLigiaMelodious, clear-voicedSpanishLigitauncertain, possibly linked to 'ligzda' (nest) or Lithuanian rootsLatvianLilaclilac flower, bluish-purplePersianLili-Wenwhite lily, snowdropWelshLilitNight; mysterious beautyArmenianLinhspirit, soulVietnameseLioramy lightHebrewLiosGarden; courtScottishLitonyadarting hummingbirdMiwokLleuculight, brightnessWelshLomondFrom Loch LomondScottishLonginalong-livedPolishLoreleiluring rock, sirenGermanLorettelittle laurelFrenchLornaforsaken, lostCelticLorrainefrom the region of LorraineFrenchLourdessite of a Marian pilgrimageFrench (place: Lourdes, France)LuluPearlArabicLuluaPearlSwahili/ArabicLulwaPearlArabicLumisnowFinnishLuminițalittle lightRomanianLumumbaGifted, talentedEast AfricanLuningningbrightness, radianceFilipinoLupitaLittle wolf river; devoted to GuadalupeSpanishLuulpearlSomaliLuzvimindacombination of Luzon, Visayas, and MindanaoFilipinoLyralyreGreekLysandraLiberator of manGreekMaandeeqthe milk-giving she-camel; national symbol of SomaliaSomaliMaatTruth, balance, and justiceEgyptianMabslovableWelshMacawimotherly, generousSiouxMachakanew oneNative American (general)Madhavidancer character in Silappathikaram, spring goddessTamilMafaldaMighty in battlePortugueseMagandabeautifulFilipinoMagaskaweeswift birdSiouxMahallove, dear, preciousFilipinoMāhealanifull moon, heavenly moonlightHawaiianMainestrength, mainstayFilipinoMaishaLifeSwahiliMalayafreeFilipinoMalgorzatapearlPolishMaltaharbor, refugeSemitic/Italian (place: Malta)Mananauncertain, gentle folk nameGeorgianManasiBorn of the mind; imaginedSanskritMancadiminutive of Marjeta/ManjaSlovenianManijauncertain, regional folk nameGeorgianMapenziLoveSwahiliMapuanafragrance carried by the breezeHawaiianMaravelwonder of the seamodern invented (blend of Mara + Ravel)Marcelinelittle warrior; dedicated to MarsFrench/LatinMarceline-Fayeof Mars, warlike + fairyLatin/EnglishMarcellinayoung warrior, dedicated to MarsLatinMarcelline-Solof Mars, warlike + sunLatinMardíssea goddessOld NorseMarekhipet form of MariaGeorgianMarenaof the sea; also linked to a Slavic spring goddessSpanish/SlavicMargalitpearlHebrewMargauxpearlFrenchMaricelaBlend of Maria and CeliaSpanishMarigoldgolden flower, Mary's goldEnglishMarijnOf the seaDutchMarikitbeautifulFilipinoMarinduqueplace name, island provinceFilipinoMarinelaof the seaRomanianMariniBeautiful, prettySwahiliMarinkaof the seaLatin via SlovenianMarisof the seaLatinMarisabel-Ruesea + beautiful, herb of graceSpanishMarisela-Fenof the sea + marshlandSpanish/EnglishMarisela-Wrenof the sea + small birdSpanish/EnglishMarisettelittle Marie, bitter seamodern invented (French-style diminutive of Marie)Marishaof the sea / lordSlavic/SanskritMarisolSea and SunSpanishMaritPearlDutchMarjanCoralPersianMarjukkalittle berryFinnishMarlisecombination of Maria and Lisa, star of the seaGermanicMarlodriftwood, from the lakeEnglishMarlowdriftwood, remnants of a lakeEnglishMarlowe-Soldriftwood, remnants of a lake + sunEnglish/LatinMarnaliseof the sea, devoted to Godmodern invented (blend of Marna + Elise)Marrakeshland of GodBerber (place: Marrakesh, Morocco)MarsailiPearlScottishMarsaliPearlScottishMarulyarelated to Maria, bitter/belovedBulgarian (folk variant)Massilafeminine form linked to the Massylii tribeAmazigh/BerberMatanyagift of GodHebrewMauvesoft purplish-pink colorFrench (named for the mallow flower)MaximagreatestLatinMayısMayTurkishMayumigentle, modestFilipinoMbashaFirstbornEast AfricanMeadowgrassy fieldEnglishMedaprophetessNative American (general)Medeatied to ancient Colchis mythGeorgianMedhaIntellect; wisdomSanskritMeinirtall and fair, slender maidenWelshMeinwenslender and fairWelshMelekalikimakaMerry Christmas (Hawaiianized phrase)HawaiianMelerihoney, sweetWelshMelinaHoney; yellowGreekMelisandestrong in workFrenchMelitahoney-sweetCroatian/GreekMelittaHoney beeHungarianMelpomeneTo celebrate with song and dance; muse of tragedyGreekMelusinemermaid, water spiritFrenchMengqiDream and rareChineseMengyaoDream jadeChineseMeraudsea brightCelticMercycompassion, forgivenessEnglishMerelBlackbirdDutchMeridellynof the midday, bright onemodern invented (blend of Meridian + Ellyn)MeritatenBeloved of AtenEgyptianMetkapearl, form of MargaretaSlovenianMetodapursuing, methodical, feminine of MetodGreek via SlovenianMetsätärforest maidenFinnishMevaFruit, sweet fruitTurkishMidoriGreenJapaneseMigdalatowerHebrewMiginareturning moonNative American (general)MilagritosLittle miraclesSpanishMilagroMiracleSpanishMilikapititransliteration-style compound nameSamoanMilkyreference to the Milky Way galaxyEnglishMiłosławagracious gloryPolishMiraclewondrous divine eventEnglishMirandaAdmirable; WonderfulSpanishMirelaadmirable, wonderfulRomanianMirunapeaceful, worldRomanianMisaewhite sunNative American (general)Moanaocean, deep seaHawaiianMohiniEnchanting; captivatingSanskritMohiraskilled, talentedUzbek/ArabicMolikajasmine blossomKhmerMomijiAutumn maple leavesJapaneseMonetsurname of painter Claude MonetFrenchMonineathroyal jewel princessKhmerMoraggreat, sunCelticMorriganphantom queen, great queenCelticMorwennawaves of the seaCornishMuireannsea-white, sea fairCelticMuirinof the seaCelticMuirnebeloved, affectionIrishMunkhtuyaeternal lightMongolianMunkhzuleternal flameMongolianMusesource of artistic inspirationGreekMwajumaBorn on FridaySwahiliMwanaidiFestival childSwahiliMwemaGood, kind oneSwahiliNaaduTwin (female)Ghanaian (Ga)NadhifuNeat, clean, elegantSwahiliNadirarare, preciousArabic/IndonesianNadraRare, preciousSwahili/ArabicNadziejahopePolishNağmeMelody, musical noteTurkishNagomiHarmony, gentlenessJapaneseNaiaraplace name, from NajeraBasqueNaranchimegsun ornamentMongolianNaransuvdsun pearlMongolianNaranzulsun flameMongolianNarcissadaffodil, sleep, numbnessGreekNariLilyKoreanNaroacalm, peacefulBasqueNasrinWild roseArabicNasteexocomfort, easeSomaliNavdhaNew devotionPunjabiNawaminninth blessingThaiNazareFrom NazarethPortugueseNazlıDelicate, coy, charmingTurkishNcamisileShe has satisfied/pleasedZuluNealachampionCelticNebulacloud; a vast cloud of gas and dust in spaceLatinNedaVoice, callPersianNediljkaborn on SundayCroatian (Dalmatian)Nedyalkaborn on SundayBulgarianNeeltjeHorn, brightDutchNefertitiThe beautiful one has comeEgyptianNegarBeloved, beautiful paintingPersianNeilaSuccessful, victoriousSwahiliNeithGoddess of war and weavingEgyptianNeithalseashore/coastal landscape, blue water lilyTamilNeridasea nymph, water lilyGreek/Aboriginal AustralianNerissasea nymphLatinNessFrom the loch; headlandScottishNessanot gentle, ambitiousIrishNestapure, chasteCelticNgahuiabeautiful, plume of feathersMaoriNgoziBlessingEast African/IgboNhungvelvetVietnameseNicolettevictory of the peopleFrenchNievesSnowsSpanishNikeVictoryGreekNikouGood, virtuousPersianNiktaKind essence, good naturePersianNiliacronym for eternity of IsraelHebrewNiloufarWater lily, lotusPersianNinettegraceFrenchNiniavariant related to NinoGeorgianNinongraceFrenchNishithamidnight, deep nightTelugu/SanskritNizhonibeautifulNavajoNkanyeziStarZuluNodirarare, preciousUzbekNohealohalovely love, fine affectionHawaiianNokomisgrandmotherOjibweNominjadeMongolianNorbertabright northPolishNorinahonorRomanianNorleakprestige, honorKhmerNovellaNewItalianNoyamoleNative American (general)NozomiHope, wishJapaneseNubiaLand of goldEgyptianNunjatraditional feminine name, regionalAmazigh/BerberNunujaaffectionate diminutive, little oneAmazigh/BerberNuriaFrom the sanctuary of NuriaSpanishNvardPomegranate flowerArmenianNyalaNyala antelope; graceful animalEthiopian (Amharic)NynkePureDutchNyssaBeginning, goalGreekNyxnightGreekNyxelleof the nightmodern invented (from Greek Nyx, goddess of night)OdaPoint of a spear, wealthScandinavianOdahingumrainbow colors on the waterOjibweOdalysWealthy, prosperousGreek (disputed, possibly Germanic-Greek blend)Odarabeautiful, fittingCelticOdarleyOne who has come to stayGhanaian (Ga)Odessalong journey; wrathGreekOdessa-Fayelong journey + fairyGreek/EnglishOdessalynlong journeymodern invented (blend of Odessa + Lyn)OdettewealthyFrenchOdharnaitpale green, oliveCelticOdilewealthy, prosperousFrenchOdinamountainNative American (general)Odonchimegstar ornamentMongolianOgnishikhaflame of fire, tip of the flameBengali/SanskritOighrigNew speckled oneScottishOjasviRadiant; full of vigorSanskritOldřiškaruler of the ancestral estateCzech (Germanic)OluchiGod's workIgbo/NigerianOlweddtrace of white, footprintWelshOlwenwhite footprint, leaving white flowersWelshOlwennawhite footprint, fair oneWelshOmbrettaLittle shadowItalianOnawawide awakeNative American (general)Ondarrasandy shoreBasqueOndinaLittle wavePortugueseOndinelittle waveFrenchOndreawomanly, strongGreekOndrea-Fayemanly, courageous + fairySlavic/EnglishOndrinawave, braveSlavicOnervaliterary invented nameFinnishOnidathe looked forNative American (general)Onintzagood newsBasqueOnnenash treeWelshOnonnaunique, without comparisonBengaliOnonnashreeincomparable beauty and graceBengali/SanskritOnonyareetaone incomparably given, uniquely bestowedBengali/SanskritOnonyomatchless, incomparableBengali/SanskritOntorainner self, deep withinBengali/SanskritOphiragoldHebrewOrchidorchid flowerGreekOrendamagical powerIroquoisOrinthiagoldenCelticOrkneyFrom the seal islandsScottishOroitzremembranceBasqueOrsolalittle bearLatinOshadimedicinal herb, healing plantSinhalaOsmanthusfragrant flowerGreekOsnatbelonging to the goddess NeithHebrewOtgontuyayoungest lightMongolianOtiliaFortunate in battlePortugueseOttavinaeighthItalian (feminine of Ottavio)Ottiewealth, fortuneGermanOttiliaFortunate in battleItalianOttilieprosperous in battleGermanOttilie-Fenwealth, fortune + marshlandGermanic/EnglishOttolineprosperous, wealthyGermanicOttoline-Breewealth, fortune + hill, strengthGermanic/IrishOtýlieprosperous in battle, fortuneCzech (Germanic)OuraniaHeavenlyGreekOzodafree, pure, independentUzbekPaletteboard for mixing paint colorsFrenchPalilanative honeycreeper birdHawaiianPalmaPalm treeItalianPalmiraPalm tree, pilgrimPortuguesePankajamlotus, born from mudTelugu/SanskritPapatuanukuearth motherMaoriPareārauheadband of many, sea spiritMaoriParisaLike a fairyPersianParnianFine silkPersianPaulettesmall, humbleFrenchPavaticlear waterHopiPayelanklet, ornament worn on the feetBengaliPazPeaceSpanishPeatapet, darlingCelticPegauncertain, possibly related to 'peg/pin'Anglo-SaxonPeigipearlCelticPeirongAdmirable gloryChinesePeixinAdmirable heartChinesePelagiaof the seaPolishPenelopeWeaverGreekPeninahpearlHebrewPerditathe lost oneLatin/ShakespeareanPeregrinatraveler, pilgrimLatinPeriFairyTurkishPeridotolive-green gem of the sunFrench/Arabic (gemstone)PerihanFairy princessTurkishPeriwinklesoft blue-violet flower colorLatin (named for the periwinkle flower)Permeliaall sweetnessLatin variant of PamelaPerpetuaperpetual, everlastingLatinPerpetua-Lynnperpetual, everlasting + lake, waterfallLatin/EnglishPerrinerock, stoneFrenchPersephoneBringer of destruction; goddess of springGreekPersialand of the PersiansGreek (place: ancient Persia, modern Iran)Persidaof Persia, exotic beautySerbianPersimmondry fruit (plant name)American/botanicalPeseshetShe who spreads outEgyptianPetrínarock, stoneIcelandic form of PetraPetronelarock, stonePolishPetronellaRockDutchPetronilarock, stone (feminine derivative)Croatian/LatinPetuniapetunia flowerFrenchPhilenaloving, affectionateGreekPhilippaLover of horsesGreekPichmonydiamond gemKhmerPierretterock, stoneFrenchPihlarowan treeFinnishPihlajarowan treeFinnishPilolevuroyal Tongan princess nameTonganPinjapine treeFinnishPinsaradrop of merit, blessed oneSinhalaPiperpipe playerEnglishPirosRedHungarianPiroskaRuddy; redHungarianPiyalia type of forest tree, sweet-voicedBengaliPlacidacalm, peacefulLatinPolonalittle, form of Apolonija/ApolloniaLatin via SlovenianPoonguzhaliflower-flute girlTamilPoovizhiflower-eyed, one with beautiful eyesTamilPortiapig, doorway (Roman clan name)LatinPrasioliterare mint-green quartzGreek ('leek-colored stone')PraskovyaFriday, preparationRussian/GreekPravalikacoralTeluguPraxedesactive, industriousGreekPromisea vow, assuranceEnglishProvidencedivine guidanceEnglishPrudencegood judgment, wisdomLatinPrzemysławaclever gloryPolishPucedark brownish-purple colorFrench ('flea,' for the color of a flea's blood)PuckMischievous spiritDutchPurbashaeastern direction, hope of the east (dawn)Bengali/SanskritPuritycleanliness of spiritEnglishPurnotacompleteness, fullnessBengali/SanskritPuteriprincessMalayPuteri Balqisprincess, referring to the Queen of ShebaMalay/ArabicQaireencompanion, close friendArabic/MalayQaliprecious, valuableSomali/ArabicQaqambileShe shines/is distinguishedXhosaQasehlove, compassionMalayQiRare; outstanding; life energyChineseQismatDestiny, fatePunjabiQismatpreetBeloved by fatePunjabiQistinajustice, fairnessArabic/MalayQuanjaispirit of the heartThaiQuenchaipure heartThaiQuynhnight-blooming cactus flowerVietnameseQwanvariant of Kwan, spirit/soulThaiRadosławajoyful gloryPolishRahafDelicate, gentleArabicRahoa traditional Somali given nameSomaliRakebOne who finds; the found oneEthiopian (Amharic)Ralitsauncertain, possibly linked to folk heroine namesBulgarianRandFragrant tree, laurelArabicRanimMelodious singingArabicRanminigolden gemSinhalaRannveigStrength of the houseScandinavianRanunculuslittle frog, buttercup flowerLatinRaonaidwise counsel, shieldCelticRasmadewLatvianRatnajewel, gemSanskritRavenblackbird, dark hairEnglishRavennaraven, or from the Italian cityLatin/Italian place nameRawdaGarden, meadowArabicReachnyroyal, kingly graceKhmerReiGrace, gratitude, spiritJapaneseRekhetWise woman, learned oneEgyptianReneferetBeautiful sunEgyptianRenenetGoddess of nourishment and fortuneEgyptianRenuțareborn, little oneRomanianReparatarestored, repairedLatinRestitutarestoredLatinRetnojewel, gemJavaneseRevaName of the Narmada RiverSanskritRevontulinorthern lights, fox fireFinnishReygancreative Filipino spelling of ReaganFilipinoRhapsodyan epic song, an enthusiastic expressionGreekRharhaTo boast/be joyful (informal, endearing)XhosaRhianwenfair maiden, blessed nymphWelshRhodochrositebanded pink stone, the 'stone of love'Greek ('rose-colored')Rhodoniterosy pink-and-black stoneGreek (gemstone, 'rose')Rhonarough islandCelticRhys-Anwenardor + very fairWelshRidhimaWealth; prosperitySanskritRilkaof the Rila MountainsBulgarian (from Rila mountains)Rimjhimthe pattering sound of rainBengaliRimmaapple, from RomeRussian/GreekRimonPomegranateEthiopian (Amharic/Biblical)RimonapomegranateHebrewRindulonging, yearning (affectionate)Indonesian/MalayRionVillage of dawn, lionJapaneseRixtRulerDutchRòisinLittle roseScottishRoksanashining, bright starPolishRoksolanafrom Ruthenia (Rus' land)UkrainianRonakRadiance, splendor, livelinessPersianRonazLight of gracePersianRoniaMighty power (literary)ScandinavianRonlijoy is mineHebrewRoosmarijnRosemaryDutchRouGentle; softChineseRouxred-hairedFrenchRowannelittle red one, rowan treeGaelic, feminine of RowanRoyaDream, visionPersianRubiRubySpanishRueregret; also an herbFrenchRuiqiAuspicious and rareChineseRukanSteady, firm foundationArabicRukiaRising, ascendingSwahili/ArabicRunaSecret lore, runeScandinavianRupkathafairy tale, folk storyBengaliRüyaDreamTurkishSabahMorningArabicSableblack, dark furFrenchSableendark and lustrousmodern invented (from sable)Sadhbhsweet, goodnessCelticSadwrnSaturday, SaturnWelshSae-romNew dewKoreanSaffrisaffron, goldenWelshSaffrongolden spice, yellow flowerArabicSagaStory/TaleOld NorseSaharadesert, great sea of sandArabic (place: the Sahara Desert)Sahasrathousand, abundanceTelugu/SanskritSaimanamed after Lake SaimaaFinnishSainsanaagood thoughtMongolianSalomepeaceFrenchSampaguitanational flower, jasmineFilipinoSanazFull of grace, dignityPersianSandalisandalwood, fragrantSinhalaSansalapeaceful wanderer, calm journeySinhalaSanyaDistinguished; radiantSanskritSanzianafairy of midsummerRomanianSaoirseFreedomIrishSapphiredeep blue gem of wisdomGreek ('sappheiros')Sapphoclear, distinctGreekSarangLoveKoreanSareptaplace of refiningBiblical place nameSarmafrost, hoarfrostLatvianSatetGoddess who shoots arrows, guardian of the Nile sourceEgyptianSaudaDark-complexioned, beautifulSwahiliSceolanscholar, of legendCelticScholasticalearned oneLatinScoutone who observesFrench/EnglishSedaVoice; echoArmenianSedonared rock desert townAmerican (place: Sedona, Arizona)Seiriansparkling, glitteringWelshSekhmetThe powerful one, lioness goddessEgyptianSelahpause and reflectHebrewSelengenamed after the Selenge RiverMongolianSelenovaof the moonmodern invented (from Greek Selene, moon)Selkiemythical seal-woman of the seaScottish/CelticSelvaggiaWild, untamedItalianSemmalarred flower / red blossomTamilSengaSlender; fairScottishSentaassistant, helperGermanSeonaidGod is graciousScottishSepiawarm reddish-brown ink toneGreek ('sepia,' cuttlefish)SeraphinaFiery onesHebrewSeraphina-Duneburning ones + sand hillHebrew/EnglishSeraphine-Louburning ones + famous warriorHebrew/FrenchSerenadea song performed for a loved oneItalianSereptaunclear, possibly biblical-adjacent invented nameAmerican (19th-century coined)Sereypheapfreedom, liberty (feminine form)KhmerSerqetGoddess who lets the throat breatheEgyptianSeshatGoddess of writing and wisdomEgyptianSesseljablind, heavenlyLatin via Icelandic (Cecilia)SetarehStarPersianSetilaStarlike, shiningPersianSetila RoshanBright shining starPersianSeul-giWisdomKoreanSeverinestern, severeFrenchSevillafrom the plain (Roman origin)Spanish (place: Seville, Spain)Sewwandigolden, preciousSinhalaShadenYoung gazelle fawnArabicShakira Ainigrateful and preciousArabic/MalayShepenupetDaughter of the goddessEgyptianShetlandFrom the northern islesScottishShioriBookmark, poemJapaneseShirafkanLion-hearted, brave onePersianSicilyfertile islandItalian (place: Sicily, Italy)Sidoniefrom SidonFrenchSienBright fameDutchSierramountain range, saw-toothed ridgeSpanish (place: mountain range)SietskeVictory of the peopleDutchSignhildNew victory battleScandinavianSignyNew victoryScandinavianSigynVictorious girlfriendScandinavianSilkeSilkDutchSinaumeaextended form referencing the legend of SinaSamoanSinkineshYou are gold / preciousEthiopian (Amharic)Sinuongraceful, elegantKhmerSirakBelovedArmenianSirkkacricket (insect); form of SigridFinnishSirvardBeautiful rose; love-roseArmenianSisophabeautiful ladyKhmerSisuinner strength, determinationFinnishSitaladweller in the sand hillsNative American (general)SitamunDaughter of AmunEgyptianSitorastarUzbek/PersianSituminigem of thought, precious mindSinhalaSivesweet, goodnessIrishSivmeynew lion, new beginningKhmerSırmaGolden thread, silver threadTurkishSkenaBright lightScottishSlavenaglorious oneSlavicSlavkanightingale, form of Slavica variantSlavicSlavyanaglory, of the Slavic peopleSlavicSławomirafamous peacePolishSmarandaemeraldRomanianSmeraldaEmeraldItalianSnežanasnow whiteSerbianSnezhanasnow-whiteSlavicSnigdhaaffectionate, tenderTelugu/SanskritSnizhanasnow, snowyUkrainianSnizhannasnowy, winter-bornUkrainianSnježanasnow whiteCroatianSnorraFeminine of Snorri, attackScandinavianSohagibeloved, cherished oneBengaliSohelafriendly, companionableBengaliSokunkanhapeaceful young girlKhmerSokunmealeapeaceful jasmine flowerKhmerSolangesolemn, dignifiedFrenchSolborgSun fortressScandinavianSoledadSolitudeSpanishSolomiyapeaceUkrainianSolveigastrong house, sun pathLatvian/NorseSolviniasunlit onemodern invented (from Latin sol, sun)SomangHope, wishKoreanSonatainstrumental musical compositionItalianSondosFine silkEgyptianSong-yiPine treeKoreanSonneta fourteen-line poemEnglish/ItalianSonorasonorous, resonant soundSpanish/LatinSopheaktrafortunate starKhmerSophearafortunate graceKhmerSophroniasensible, self-controlledGreekSorneform of Soledad, solitudeBasqueSorourHappiness, delightPersianSorrelreddish-brown, sour herbFrenchSovannagoldenKhmerSpartasown land; warrior cityGreek (place: ancient Sparta)Sreyneanglady, noble girlKhmerSreyringirl of the rainKhmerSristicreation, the universeBengali/SanskritSterreStarDutchStorynarrative, historyEnglishSuchitrabeautiful picture, lovely imageTelugu/SanskritSugilitedeep violet-purple crystalJapanese (gemstone, named for geologist Ken-ichi Sugi)SuhaA faint starArabicSundusFine silkArabicSunnivaSun giftScandinavianSurayathe Pleiades star clusterArabic/MalaySuvdpearlMongolianSwaraMusical noteSanskritSymbatgraceful, elegantKazakhSymphonysounding togetherGreekTa-MiuShe-catEgyptianTabiaCharacter, dispositionSwahiliTacitasilentLatinTafsutspring (the season)Amazigh/BerberTagelditqueenAmazigh/BerberTaikamagicFinnishTainireturning moonNative American (general)TaisiyaharvestRussian/GreekTaklittraditional feminine name, regionalAmazigh/BerberTalayehGolden dawn, gildedPersianTalinFrom the town of Talin, ArmeniaArmenianTalineRadiant, sunlightArabicTallulahleaping waterChoctawTalulahleaping waterChoctawTalullalady of abundanceCelticTalvikkiwintergreen (plant); of winterFinnishTamsnatraditional feminine name, regionalAmazigh/BerberTamurthomeland, landAmazigh/BerberTaniaFairy queenPortugueseTanirtlittle queen, princessAmazigh/BerberTantristoryteller, weaver of talesJavanese/SanskritTanwenwhite fire, blessed fireWelshTanzanitedeep blue-violet gem of TanzaniaEnglish (gemstone, named for Tanzania)Taospeacock; also a traditional Kabyle given nameAmazigh/BerberTarabia traditional Somali given nameSomaliTaramatistar-minded, one who thinks of starsTelugu/SanskritTatevGive wings; named after Tatev MonasteryArmenianTatianafairy queen, from TatiusLatin/RussianTatuThird-bornSwahiliTaweretThe great one, hippopotamus goddessEgyptianTazegzawtthe green one, verdantAmazigh/BerberTazrouytlittle braid, or affectionate diminutiveAmazigh/BerberTefnutGoddess of moisture and rainEgyptianTehyapreciousNative American (general)TejasviBrilliant; radiant with energySanskritTellervoforest goddess (Kalevala figure)FinnishTelynharpWelshTemperancemoderation, self-restraintEnglishTerentiatender, from the Roman clan TerentiusLatinTerhimistFinnishTermehFine traditional Persian handwoven fabricPersianTerpsichoreDelight in dancingGreekThamirabaranicopper-colored river, sacred river in TirunelveliTamilThaniSecond-bornSwahili/ArabicThankfulgratefulEnglish (Puritan virtue name)Thao-Nguyengrassy plain, prairieVietnamese
Unique boy names
AadiBeginning, first, foundationSanskritAarizrespectable, kingArabicAarteagle powerDutchAatosThought, ideaFinnishAbdiweliservant of the GuardianSomali/ArabicAbsalomfather of peaceHebrewAbsalom-Reedfather of peace + river plantHebrew/EnglishAchillespain, or embodiment of the people's griefGreekActaeoneagle man, hunter of the wild skyGreekActinolitedark green ray-shaped crystalGreek ('aktis,' ray, for its ray-like crystals')Adagioslow, at ease (musical tempo)ItalianAdahyLives in the woodsNative American (Cherokee)AddisNewEthiopian (Amharic)AddisuHe is newEthiopian (Amharic)AdenfireSomaliAderfifreedom, libertyAmazigh/BerberAdhamblack, dark-complexionedArabicAdhyaksasupreme, prosecutor/leader of justiceSanskrit/IndonesianAdisa BodeClear one, helperYoruba/NigerianAdisa FemiClear one who is lovedYoruba/NigerianAdisa KunleClear one who fills the home with honorYoruba/NigerianAdisa OjoClear one, precious childYoruba/NigerianAdisa YemiClear one, suited wellYoruba/NigerianAditepFirst god, primordial deityThaiAdjeiRelated to royalty; noble descendantAkan (Ghanaian)Adonislord, beautyGreekAdorjandark one, from AdriaHungarianAdurDestiny, fateBasqueAdvaitUnique, non-dual, one without a secondSanskritAdvikUniqueSanskritAengustrue vigorCelticAgosCurrent, flowFilipinoAguellidkingAmazigh/BerberAguinaldoNamed after President Emilio AguinaldoFilipinoAgulmimlake (place-linked given name)Amazigh/BerberAgyuLegendary Manobo epic heroFilipinoAhadthe One, uniqueArabicAhandouslinked to a folkloric mountain guardian figureAmazigh/BerberAhanuHe laughsNative American (Algonquin)AhtiGod of the seaFinnishAidil Fitrifestive purityArabic/MalayAidoneusthe unseen, reverentGreekAiertModern Basque coinage, distinctive soundBasqueAimarStrong; possibly related to power/mightBasqueAinadtraditional masculine name, regional Rif originAmazigh/BerberAinārsunique meaning, from 'ainava' (landscape/scene)LatvianAirliefrom the airy meadowScottishAit Menguelletsurname turned given name, honoring poet-singer legacyAmazigh/BerberAitorLegendary patriarch of the BasquesBasqueAitzolRocky place / possibly linked to 'aitz' (rock)BasqueAiurCharacter, nature (modern Basque coinage)BasqueAjaxeagle, mighty oneGreekAjayiBorn face-down / one who overcomes trouble at birthYoruba/NigerianAkaraMine of treasure, abundantThaiAkhenatenEffective for AtenEgyptianAkoswhite falconHungarianAladarsmall fire, torch bearerHungarianAlbanFrom Alba, whiteLatinAlbusWhite, brightLatinAlcott-Baneold cottage + slayer, destroyerEnglishAlderidgealder tree ridgeEnglishAldousOld; wiseEnglishAldricold rulerGermanicAlecudefender of the peopleRomanianAlexedefenderRomanianAlgernonwith a mustache, whiskersFrenchAlishanSurname-turned-given name honoring poet-historian Ghevont AlishanArmenianAljažnoble, form of Aleksander/AlenkaSlovenianAlkınFame, glory of the heroTurkishAlmasdiamondKazakh/UzbekAlmonhidden, widowerHebrewAlojzyFamous warriorPolishAlonWaveFilipinoAlonzonoble and readySpanish variant of AlfonsoAltairthe flying eagle; bright star in AquilaArabicAlypiusfree from griefGreekAmadeuszLove of GodPolishAmaiurPlace name; linked to the historic town of Amaiur/MayaBasqueAmancioLovingSpanishAmaruSerpent (Quechua/Andean)SpanishAmastanprotectorAmazigh/Berber (Tuareg)AmauryWork power, rulerFrenchAmayasgazelle (masculine)Amazigh/BerberAmbalapuramtemple townTamilAmbrogioimmortalItalianAmbroiseImmortalFrenchAmbroseimmortalGreekAmbrose-Kaiimmortal + seaGreek/HawaiianAmbrożyImmortalPolishAmielGod is my peopleHebrewAmilapure, unspoiledSinhalaAmiramMy people are exaltedHebrewAmitBoundless, infiniteSanskritAmitabhBoundless lightSanskritAmreekBeloved, uniquePunjabiAmsawadtraditional masculine name, regional Atlas originAmazigh/BerberAmunThe hidden oneEgyptianAmundawe, wonder protectorScandinavianAnacletoCalled uponPortugueseAnahid-farglory of Anahita, water goddessPersianAnaitzBrotherhoodBasqueAnanEndless, eternalThaiAnantasakEndless powerThaiAnastácioResurrectionPortugueseAnastasresurrectionUkrainian/GreekAnatolsunrise, eastRomanianAnatoleSunrise, from the eastFrenchAnatoliesunrise, eastRomanianAnbazhaganbeauty of love/kindnessTamilAngusone strengthCelticAnkhbayarfirst joyMongolianAnluanGreat warrior, heroIrishAnselDivine protectionEnglish/GermanAnselmo-JoãoDivine protection, God is graciousPortugueseAntimozuncertain, historic clergy nameGeorgianAnubisJackal-headed god of the deadEgyptianAnzarrain, and the name of the Amazigh rain godAmazigh/BerberAnzelmDivine helmet, protectionPolishAnzorvariant honoring ancient roots; strong-willedPersianAphivornprosperous developmentKhmerAraFrom the legendary king Ara the BeautifulArmenianAra BedrosianCompound honoring Ara and rock/Peter lineageArmenianAra KevorkCompound of Ara and farmer-hero KevorkArmenianAra LerAra of the mountain, poetic nameArmenianAra VardanCompound name blending Ara and rose-warrior VardanArmenianAramaisLegendary early Armenian king, son of HaykArmenianAranzadiPlace among thorns / hawthorn groveBasqueArcherbowmanEnglishAreeagleScandinavianArendeagleDutchAresgod of warGreekArgiLightBasqueArgusbright, shining, watchfulGreekArgyrissilverGreekAriavLion of rainHebrewAriobarsvariant tied to noble lineagePersianArmanwish; desire; idealPersianAroudjtraditional masculine name, regionalAmazigh/BerberArranfrom the island of ArranScottishAshgrovegrove of ash treesmodern invented (English blend)Ashktear (as in teardrop); founder of Parthian dynastyPersianAshkiiBoyNative American (Navajo)AsierBeginningBasqueAskash treeScandinavianAsratTenth, titheEthiopian (Amharic)Astraeusgod of stars and dusk; father of the windsGreekAstrostar; relating to spaceGreekAtoTwinAkan (Ghanaian)AtsbahaDawn, sunriseEthiopian (Tigrinya)AttahTwin (variant); one of a pairAkan (Ghanaian)AtticusMan of AtticaLatinAttiliofather's prideItalianAtumThe complete one, creator godEgyptianAuberon-Valenoble bear + valleyGermanic/EnglishAulayforefather's descendantScottishAurelgoldenRomanianAureliogoldenLatinAurélioGoldenPortugueseAurêncioGolden onePortugueseAwalelucky, fortunateSomaliAxinitesharp brown-violet crystalGreek ('axe,' for its blade-like crystal shape)AyThe moonEgyptianAybarsMoon leopard, fierce moonTurkishAyenditraditional masculine name, modern coinage from heritage rootsAmazigh/BerberAygünMoon and sunTurkishAylantraditional masculine name, moon-linkedAmazigh/BerberAyrsmooth flowingScottishAyssarease, one who brings comfortAmazigh/BerberAytaçMoon crownTurkishAzariahGod has helpedHebrewAzhagappanlord of beautyTamilBachWhite, pure, hundredVietnameseBagwisWingFilipinoBahountraditional Amazigh masculine name, regional originAmazigh/BerberBairdminstrel / poetScottishBakartxoSolitary oneBasqueBakunSimple, pureBasqueBalazsbabbling, stammering (from Blaise)HungarianBalderprince, brave, courageousScandinavianBalfourvillage of pastureScottishBaltasarGod protects the kingPortugueseBaltasar-VicenteGod protects the king, conqueringPortugueseBaltazarGod protects the kingPortugueseBalthazarBaal protects the kingBabylonianBalthazar-Reedprotect the king + river plantBabylonian/EnglishBambamPlayful (Thai-Korean idol nickname turned name)KoreanBantuganLegendary Maranao epic heroFilipinoBarbubearded, foreignRomanianBarclaybirch tree meadowScottishBardprotector, defenderScandinavianBarnabyson of encouragementHebrew/AramaicBarnaby-Foxson of consolation + clever animalEnglishBarnimorenoble treemodern invented (blend of Barnaby + Sycamore)Barrea traditional Somali surname turned given nameSomaliBarringtonfrom Barrington estateEnglishBarrington-Colebarley settlement + coal, darkEnglishBarrowhill or burial mound, also a northern coastal townEnglishBartevNamed for Catholicos Nerses BartevArmenianBartonbarley farmsteadOld EnglishBarzillaimade of ironHebrewBasarabfounding dynasty nameRomanianBasquiatsurname of artist Jean-Michel BasquiatFrench/HaitianBastianvenerableGreekBathalaSupreme deity, creatorFilipinoBavouncertain, possibly related to 'Baldwin'FrankishBeacanSmall oneIrishBearachSharp, pointedIrishBeatoBlessed, happyLatinBeauregardbeautiful glance/viewFrenchBeckettbee cottage; small streamEnglishBeglarprince, lord (Persian-derived title name)GeorgianBekServant, morning starEgyptianBelarminoWell-armed, warlikePortugueseBelchiorKing of lightPortugueseBelinwhite, pureBulgarian/SlavicBelmiroBeautiful and admirablePortugueseBelomirwhite peace, pure peaceBulgarian/SlavicBeltranBright raven (Basque form of Bertrand)BasqueBeltzaBlackBasqueBelvederebeautiful viewItalian (architectural term)BemossedWalkerNative American (Algonquin)BeñatBrave as a bear (Basque form of Bernard)BasqueBendikblessedScandinavianBenteblessedDutchBeowulfbee wolf, bearNorseBeriahIn trouble, a giftHebrewBerwynfair-headed; blessed summitWelshBetelgeusearmpit of the giant; red supergiant star in OrionArabicBeunouncertain, possibly related to 'ox' or noble rootWelshBevanson of EvanCelticBexleyBox tree meadowEnglishBezawitPrecious, my treasureEthiopian (Amharic)Bidyutlightning, electricityBengali/SanskritBidzilHe is strongNative American (Navajo)Bidzinauncertain, noble family nameGeorgianBilbocreated by J.R.R. TolkienInvented/EnglishBilea traditional Somali given nameSomaliBilegttalented, wiseMongolianBilguunwise, sageMongolianBishoySublime, exaltedEgyptian/CopticBistredark brown soot-derived pigmentFrench (origin uncertain, wood-soot pigment)Blackwooddark forestEnglishBlagovestgood news, gospelBulgarianBlagoyblessed, goodSlavicBlahošblessedCzechBlainethin, slenderCelticBloodstonedark green stone flecked with redEnglish (gemstone)Bluessoulful musical genre rooted in African American historyAmericanBoazstrength, swiftnessDutchBobbyBright fame (adopted stage name)KoreanBoetlittle brotherDutchBogartModern invented nameFilipinoBogdănițălittle gift of GodRomanianBogumiłDear to GodPolishBohdangiven by GodCzech/SlovakBonifaceGood fateLatinBonifacyGood fate, well-doerPolishBoonegood, blessingFrench/EnglishBopharithpowerful flowerKhmerBostonSt. Botolph's townOld English (place: Boston, Massachusetts)Boswelldweller by the woodsEnglishBoswickdwelling by the woodEnglishBotanPeony flowerJapaneseBotolphboat-help / herald wolfAnglo-SaxonBotondstrong, sturdyHungarianBoudjemaaborn on Friday; father of the gathering dayAmazigh/BerberBouzidtraditional patronymic, 'father of Zid/increase'Amazigh/BerberBowenabundant culture; wave of literatureChineseBoydyellow-hairedCelticBoyuabundant jadeChineseBozhydargift of GodUkrainianBozidargift of GodSlavicBożydarGift of GodPolishBrackendonfern hillmodern invented (English blend)Brackstonbracken townmodern invented (surname-style)Bragithe eloquent one, poetryOld NorseBramraven, father of manyCelticBramwellbroom-covered springEnglishBranRavenIrishBratimirpeaceful brotherSlavicBratislavbrother's glorySlavicBratomildear brotherSlavicBratomyrpeace among brothersUkrainian/SlavicBreasalBrave, warlikeIrishBrenmoorraven of the moormodern invented (blend of Brendan + Moor)Brindlewoodstreaked wood, patterned forestmodern invented (English blend)BroinRavenIrishBruno Vittoriobrown-haired victorItalianBrutusHeavy, dull (later associated with courage)LatinBuadhachVictoriousIrishBuchananhouse of the canonScottishBujorpeony flowerRomanianBundokMountainFilipinoBunroeunprosperous meritKhmerBunthoeunabundant meritKhmerBunthornmerit, blessing givenKhmerBusterone who breaksEnglishBuuralgrey-haired, wise elderMongolianByambasurenSaturn-born, protectorMongolianBynumdweller by the reedsEnglish surnameByronCattle shed; barnEnglishBystríkquick, sharp-wittedSlovakBystrík Jánquick-witted, God is graciousSlovakCadanbattleWelshCadfaelbattle princeWelshCadocbattle, keenCelticCahalbattle, powerful in battleCelticCaileanyoung pup / whelpScottishCailenchild / young oneScottishCairnpile of stones / memorial markerScottishCaiusrejoiceLatinCakrawheel, disc, energy centerSanskritCălinwarrior, from folkloreRomanianCallahanbright-headed, strifeCelticCallowayfrom the stony placeEnglish (surname, from Galloway)Canaanlowland, promised landHebrew (place: the biblical Promised Land)CandidoBright white, pureLatinCantosong, chantItalianCanyondeep valley, gorgeSpanishCarrickrockCelticCasimirProclaims peaceFrenchCasimir-Onyxproclaims peace + black gemstoneSlavic/GreekCasimiroProclaimer of peaceSpanishCaspianof the Caspian SeaEnglishCassianhollowLatinCassian-Bluehollow, empty + color blueLatin/EnglishCassianoVain, curly-hairedPortugueseCassidyclever, curly-hairedCelticCassielAngel of Saturn, one who coversLatin/HebrewCassioVain, hollow reedLatinCassiteritedark lustrous tin ore crystalGreek (named for tin, 'kassiteros')CassiusVain, empty (later, hollow reed)LatinCastellankeeper of the castlemodern invented (from medieval title)Castorbeaver, shiningGreekCavanHandsomeIrishCawleydescendant of the heroScottishCelestinoHeavenly, of the skyLatinCelioheavenlyItalianCellachBright-headed, warIrishCellodeep-toned stringed instrumentItalianCeolwulfkeel wolf / ship wolfAnglo-SaxonCezarlong-haired, emperorRomanianCezaryLong-haired, from CaesarPolishChabukiyoung horseman, cavalierGeorgianChamathone who brings prosperitySinhalaChanradomoonlight warriorKhmerChanthornsandalwood moonKhmerChanzoSource, origin, beginningSwahiliCharitongrace, kindnessGreekChariyarothvirtuous vehicle, moral pathKhmerChauPearl, gemVietnameseChaunceychancellor, church officialEnglishChedomircaring for peaceSlavicChenleMorning joy (Chinese-Korean idol name)KoreanChesmuGrittyNative American (Hopi)Chetdaravuthheroic heart starKhmerCheveyoSpirit warriorNative American (Hopi)Chidambaramwisdom-filled atmosphere, sacred temple townTamilChikaraPower, strengthJapaneseChipchip off the old blockEnglishChrodegangfamous spearFrankishChuanqilegend; legendary taleChineseCiaranlittle dark oneCelticCigea traditional Somali given nameSomaliCinnabarvivid red mercury oreGreek ('kinnabari')CiroSun, throneLatin (via Greek/Persian)Claudelame, but also linked to greatness through Claude MonetFrenchCodrinof the forestRomanianCodruforestRomanianColoradoRed-colored landNative American-influenced (Spanish/place)CômeOrder, harmonyFrenchCometlong-haired starGreekConanlittle wolf, high, mightyCelticConcordharmony, agreementLatinCongintelligent; cleverChineseConsiderto reflect, contemplateEnglish (Puritan virtue name)Copelandsurname sometimes linked to astronomy tributesEnglishCopernicushonoring astronomer Nicolaus CopernicusLatin/PolishCorbinRavenLatinCorbinalravenmodern invented (from Corbin, raven)Corbinianlike a ravenLatinCordovandeep rich reddish-brown leather colorNamed for Cordoba, SpainCorentinStorm, hurricaneFrenchCorentynhurricane, stormBreton/French (variant of Corentin)Corinmaiden, from CorinthGreekCorvaxraven-likemodern invented (from Latin corvus, raven)CorvinravenLatin/HungarianCorvusraven, sky-dark bird constellationLatinCorwinRaven, or friend of the heartLatinCorwynwhite circle; fair heartWelshCorwynnfair heartmodern invented (English blend of Cor + Gwyn)Cosimoorder, harmonyItalianCosmasorder, harmonyGreekCosminorder, harmonyRomanianCosmoorder, harmony, the universeGreekCostachesteadfast, constantRomanianCostinsteadfast, constantRomanianCranecrane, tall wading birdEnglishCrewgroup, band of peopleEnglishCrisostomoGolden mouthFilipinoCristoforobearer of ChristItalianCrosbyVillage with crossesEnglish/NorseCsabashepherdHungarianCsongorfalconHungarianCtiborone who fights for honorCzechCtibor Janhonorable fighter, God is graciousCzechCtibor Radimhonorable joyful counselCzechCtibor Vladimírhonorable ruler of peaceCzechCtiradhonor and counselCzechCtirad Bohumilhonorable counsel, loved by GodCzechCtirad Otakarhonorable glory guardianCzechCtirad Vojtěchhonor and counsel, consoled soldierCzechCurranhero, championCelticCygnusswan; a northern constellationGreekCyprianFrom CyprusPolishCyriacusbelonging to the LordGreekDagimStarEthiopian (Amharic)DaireFruitful, fertileIrishDaliliSign, omenSwahiliDallanblindCelticDallonblind, from the fieldCelticDamarlight, lamp, resin torchJavaneseDamascuswell-watered landSemitic (place: Damascus, Syria)DamazyTamer, subduerPolishDanciujudgeRomanianDashswift, quickAmericanDashiellFrom the French 'de Chiel'EnglishDatevNamed for the Tatev MonasteryArmenianDaurenepoch, era, of the golden ageKazakhDebarghooffering worthy of the godsBengali/SanskritDebussysurname of composer Claude DebussyFrenchDecebalstrong as ten menRomanianDegassurname of painter Edgar DegasFrench surnameDeicolusworshipper of GodLatinDeiniolattractive; charmingWelshDelbertbright, noble dayOld EnglishDelfimDolphinPortugueseDelsinHe is soNative American (Ojibwe)Denebtail of the swan; bright star in CygnusArabicDenesfollower of DionysusHungarianDeograciasThanks be to GodFilipinoDevakulDivine lineageThaiDevrimRevolutionTurkishDewittthe white oneDutchDexterDyer of cloth; right-handedEnglishDhuuxmarrow, essenceSomaliDiamantinoDiamond-like, unbreakablePortugueseDiasporecolor-changing gem that shifts under lightGreek ('diaspeirein,' to scatter')DiegoSupplanter; Saint JamesSpanishDieuWondrous, marvelousVietnameseDigalea Somali sub-clan and given nameSomaliDigbysettlement by the ditchEnglishDigontohorizon, the far edge of the skyBengali/SanskritDinisOf DionysusPortugueseDiomasachProudIrishDiopsidedeep green crystal of dual reflectionGreek ('double appearance')Diriyeone who leads or foundsSomaliDiwaSpirit, essence, ideaFilipinoDjangoI awakeRomaniDjedefreEnduring like RaEgyptianDjoserThe sacred oneEgyptianDobromirgood peaceSlavicDobromyrgood peaceUkrainian/SlavicDobroslavgood gloryCzech/SlovakDodongLittle brother, endearing termFilipinoDomekaSunday, belonging to the LordBasqueDomengeBelonging to the Lord (regional variant of Domingo)BasqueDomotortamer, belonging to the LordHungarianDongEast, copper, togetherVietnameseDoranStranger, exileIrishDorianDescendant of DorusFrenchDorinlonging, giftRomanianDorulonging, yearningRomanianDoruk-AlpPeak heroTurkishDoyledark strangerCelticDracodragon, serpentGreekDraperCloth makerEnglishDraveninvented; evokes 'raven' and strengthmodern invented (surname-style)Draycottcottage by the drain, dry cottageEnglish (place name)Drystannoise, tumultCelticDucoleader, dukeDutchDulanjanabeloved of the peopleSinhalaDumakaHelp me with your handsEast AfricanDumitrachedevoted to DemeterRomanianDumortieritedeep blue fibrous crystalFrench (gemstone, named for paleontologist Eugène Dumortier)Duskthe darker stage of twilightEnglishDuskinof twilightmodern invented (from dusk)DuyOnly, maintain, preserveVietnameseDwikisecond, twinJavanese/SanskritEachannBrown horse, horse lordIrishEastonfrom the eastern settlementOld English (place: eastern town)Edernfrom the Latin Aeternus, eternalWelshEdisouncertain, regional variantGeorgianEfratFruitful, honoredHebrewEfrenFruitfulSpanishEgiarteTruth grove (toponymic/surname origin)BasqueEgīlsedge of a sword (related to Egil)Latvian/NorseEgoiModern Basque name, coined formBasqueEgoitzResidence, dwellingBasqueEifionfrom the region EifionyddWelshEinoOnly, uniqueFinnishEkachaiSingle victory, one triumphThaiEkagrasingle-minded focus, one-pointed concentrationBengali/SanskritEkaitzStormBasqueEkapopSole heir, one blossomThaiElginlittle Ireland / from the noble townScottishElgujauncertain, traditional formal nameGeorgianEliamGod of my peopleHebrewEligiuschosenLatinElikemGod has remembered meAkan (Ghanaian)ElmanoNoble protectorPortugueseElmernoble, famousOld EnglishElmiknowledge, learnedSomali/ArabicElortzHawthorn (place-name origin, river valley in Navarre)BasqueEltonOld townEnglishElzeviruncertain, family printing house nameDutch surname (rare literary use)Elzymy God is YahwehAmerican variant of Elijah/ElzeyEmanueleGod is with usItalianEmericwork rulerGerman/HungarianEmlynfrom Emlyn, a Welsh regionWelshEmmeramwhole raven / strengthGermanicEmrysimmortalCelticEmrys-Daleimmortal, wonderful + valleyWelsh/EnglishEnapayBrave, appears boldNative American (Sioux)EndaBird-like, freedomIrishEndaleMy fountain/springEthiopian (Amharic)Endicottend cottageEnglishEndikaHome ruler (Basque form of Henry)BasqueEnekoMy little one (endearment; also linked to 'Iñigo')BasqueEnochDedicated, initiatedHebrewEnstatiteresilient greenish-brown crystalGreek ('enstates,' opponent, for its resistance to heat')Erastiuncertain, regional variantGeorgianErazmBeloved, desiredPolishErconwaldgenuine powerAnglo-SaxonErebusdeep darkness, shadowGreekErika MendiCompound nature nameBasqueErlantzModern coined name; associated with light/brightness themesBasqueErmannoarmy man, warriorItalianErwanYouthful warriorFrenchEskilgod vessel, divine cauldronScandinavianEtxarteBetween houses (toponymic/surname origin)BasqueEtxeHouse, homeBasqueEunhyukSilver and brilliantKoreanEusebiupious, devoutRomanianEustachyFruitful, fortunate in cropsPolishEverard-Skystrong as a boar + the heavensGermanic/EnglishEverhart-Solstrong as a boar + sunGermanic/LatinEwartherder of ewesScottishEzekielGod will strengthenHebrewEzhilanbeautiful / graceful oneTamilEzioeagleItalianFa'amanuto cause to fly, elevateSamoanFabianbean growerDutchFaborodeAdd value/wealth to the family lineYoruba/NigerianFabrícioCraftsmanPortugueseFabriziocraftsmanItalianFachtnaMalicious, hostileIrishFadeyiCrown chose to arrive / to my delight it cameYoruba/NigerianFahiyea traditional Somali given nameSomaliFaithfulloyal, true to one's wordEnglishFalaCrowNative American (Choctaw)FalcofalconDutchFaleafahouse of the stormSamoanFaleafounew house, place nameSamoanFaleolohouse of chiefs, place nameSamoanFalkorfalcon guardian (modern coinage)NorseFaolanLittle wolfIrishFaradayTraveler; far dayEnglishFaridUnique, unmatchedEgyptian/ArabicFarkaswolfHungarianFarkasdlittle wolfHungarianFarradaytraveler, journeyerEnglishFarsiHorseman, cavalierSwahiliFaryadcry for help; callPersianFatehveerBrave in victoryPunjabiFaulkstonefalcon of stone, enduring strengthmodern invented (blend of Falcon + Stone)Feddepeace, protector of peaceDutchFelixHappy or fortunateLatinFennmarsh, fenEnglishFennickclever little foxmodern invented (from fennec fox)FenwickFen dairy farmEnglishFenwick-Otisfen or marsh farm + keen of hearingEnglishFerdinandobold voyagerItalianFerdynandBold voyagerPolishFerrisrock, or ironIrishFfowcfolk; people (Welsh Fulke)WelshFidelFaithfulLatinFidelisFaithfulLatinFiligato weave, choose carefullySamoanFilppaLover of horsesFinnishFinchfinch, songbirdEnglishFiorenzoflourishing, bloomingItalianFirasperceptive, discerningArabicFirmianoFirm, steadfastPortugueseFirminFirm, strongFrenchFirmin-LéonFirm lionFrenchFirminoFirm, steadfastPortugueseFitchpolecat, weaselEnglishFitzson ofIrish/NormanFitzgeraldSon of GeraldEnglishFitzgerald-Roanson of Gerald + small red-haired oneIrishFjordnarrow sea inlet between cliffsNorwegianFletcherArrow makerEnglishFlorinflower, blossomingRomanianFolawiyoWealth surrounds/encircles usYoruba/NigerianFortestrong, loud in musicItalianFortunatoFortunate, luckyLatinFoulquesFolk, peopleFrenchFreyrlordScandinavianFrimpongSomeone born after twinsAkan (Ghanaian)Frobisherfurbisher, armor polisherEnglishFrodewise, cleverScandinavianFulgentiusshining, brightLatinFumitoLiterature, writing personJapaneseFyfefrom FifeScottishGaelGenerous, hospitableSpanishGaizkaSaviorBasqueGalderQuestion / modern Basque coinageBasqueGalehartstrong wind, brave deermodern invented (blend of Gale + Hart)Galileohonoring astronomer Galileo GalileiItalianGallstranger, foreignerIrishGalvinbright, whiteCelticGambogedeep mustard-yellow pigmentNamed for Cambodia, where the resin originatesGanchorelated to hook/shepherd's crook, folk usageBulgarian (diminutive folk name)Gandalfwand elf; created by J.R.R. TolkienOld Norse/InventedGanindulord of the earthSinhalaGanixGod is gracious (French Basque form of John)BasqueGanymedelargest moon in the solar systemGreekGarfieldTriangular fieldEnglishGarmonWelsh form of GermanusWelshGarrickspear rulerCelticGaspardTreasurer, one of the MagiFrenchGatraform, figure, newsJavanese/SanskritGatsbyliterary character name, goat's estateEnglishGawoniiHe is talkingNative American (Cherokee)GazteluCastleBasqueGbengaLift me up, exalt meYoruba/NigerianGeditraveler, one who journeysSomaliGellerspear strengthHungarianGellertspear strengthHungarianGengeGroup, crew, generationSwahiliGershomStranger thereHebrewGershwinsurname of composer George GershwinAmerican surnameGerwazySpear servantPolishGethindark-skinnedCelticGhilastraditional Kabyle masculine nameAmazigh/BerberGhislainPledge, hostageFrenchGiacomosupplanterItalianGiglapet form of GiorgiGeorgianGilroyServant of the red-haired ladIrishGirvanshort river / rough riverScottishGlaucouspale bluish-gray-green colorGreek ('glaukos,' gleaming, bluish-gray')GolubdoveSerbianGontranWar ravenFrenchGoraneRelated to 'gora' (high, elevated); place-name originBasqueGoshevenGreat leaperNative American (Algonquin)GoudaGenerosity, goodnessEgyptian/ArabicGowerPureEnglish/WelshGrangerFarmer; granary keeperEnglishGrendaninvented; evokes green and strengthmodern inventedGrímurmask, disguiseOld NorseGriswoldgray forestOld German/EnglishGrovergrove dwellerOld EnglishGrzymisławHe who seizes gloryPolishGubazancient royal name of LazicaGeorgianGurbaazDevoted falcon of the GuruPunjabiGustawStaff of the godsPolishGyasiWonderful child; marvelAkan (Ghanaian)HadrianFrom the Adriatic SeaLatinHai DangLighthouseVietnameseHakidonmuyaTime of the falling leaves moonNative American (Hopi)Halaholopathway, journeyTonganHaldenhalf-Danish, heroScandinavianHalgrimholy mask, sacred helmScandinavianHalldorThor's rockScandinavianHalsteadPlace of shelterEnglishHalsteinrock, stoneScandinavianHalvarguardian of the rockScandinavianHalvardguardian of the rockScandinavianHalvorguardian rockScandinavianHamishsupplanterCelticHamletPopular Armenian name unrelated to the Shakespeare playArmenianHansolGreat onenessKoreanHaringKingFilipinoHarrowgategate of the harrow, protected passagemodern invented (English place-style)Harrowvaneweathervane over the fieldmodern invented (English blend)Haythamyoung eagleArabicHeddwynblessed peaceWelshHemingwaysurname of author Ernest HemingwayEnglishHemminkiHome rulerFinnishHervéArmy warriorFrenchHirsiprotected, guardedSomaliHobiebright fameGermanHodrwarrior, blind godNorseHöðurwarrior, battleOld NorseHollisterdweller by the hollowEnglishHomerhostage, pledgeGreekHomeroHostage, pledgeSpanishHonoratoHonoredFilipinoHoriaborders, boundaryRomanianHoustonHugh's townScottish (place: Houston, Texas)HrachyaFiery; blazingArmenianHrantGiven, grantedArmenianHrvojeCroat, related to the Croatian peopleCroatianHubaheart, soulHungarianHubblehonoring astronomer Edwin HubbleEnglishHuckleberrya wild berry; Mark Twain's heroEnglishHudsonson of HuddEnglishHueningkaiModern coined idol nameKoreanHumabonNamed after the Rajah of CebuFilipinoHunorlegendary ancestor of the HunsHungarianHuxleyHugh's meadowEnglishHynekindustrious rulerCzechHyungwonElder and sourceKoreanIancuGod is graciousRomanianIancu VodăPrince John, God is graciousRomanianIarlaEarlIrishIarlaithLord of the west, chieftainIrishIaseGeorgian form of Jason/IasonGeorgianIbsenson of IbNorwegianIcarusfollower; mythic flierGreekIdermegyouthful strengthMongolianIdlanunique meaning derived from local usage, distinctiveMalayIdocraseanother name for vesuvianite, green-brown crystalGreek ('eidos' + 'krasis,' mixed form')Idounastraditional masculine name, regional Sous originAmazigh/BerberIdowuChild born after twinsYoruba/NigerianIgidereagleAmazigh/BerberIgnacfiery oneHungarianIgnacioFiery, ardentLatinIhunose, prow of a canoeMaoriIikkaLaughterFinnishIlazkiMoon (poetic/archaic form)BasqueIlídioFrom Elis, GreecePortugueseIlkkaPowerful, rulerFinnishIlltudvery much land / abundant landWelshIlltydvery fruitful; abundant landWelshIlmariAir, skyFinnishIlogRiverFilipinoImhotepThe one who comes in peaceEgyptianIncreaseto grow, prosperEnglishIncreasethto grow, multiplyRare archaic English variantIndarStrength, forceBasqueIngemarfamous sonScandinavianIngramAngel ravenEnglishIñigoMy little one / fieryBasqueInnesislandCelticInnisIslandIrishInnocentHarmless, innocentLatinIoloworthy lord (form of Iorwerth)WelshIomararcherCelticIomharArcher, bow warriorIrishIonicălittle God is graciousRomanianIordacheto flow down, descendRomanianIordanto flow down, descendRomanianIosafatGod has judgedRomanianIosubGod will increaseRomanianIppeiOne, peacefulJapaneseIqmalperfection, completenessArabic/MalayIsaflanrivers, flowing waters (poetic plural)Amazigh/BerberIsaganiLiterary hero name (Rizal)FilipinoIsambardiron-bright, shining ironOld GermanIsambard-Coleiron-bright + coal, darkGermanic/EnglishIsetThrone, related to the goddess IsisEgyptianIshamHome by the waterEnglishIsidoreGift of IsisFrenchIslwynbelow the groveWelshIstaqaCoyoteNative American (Sioux)ItamarIsland of palmsHebrewIthelgenerous lordWelshItuhaSturdy oakNative American (Sioux)Iustinjust, fairRomanianIvarbow warrior, archerScandinavianIvesSon of Ivo (archer)EnglishIvoyew wood, archerCzechJabinGod perceivesHebrewJacobySupplanter, adapted nameNative American (blended, Anglicized)JagrajKing of the worldPunjabiJamagathering, unitingSomali/ArabicJaphethMay he expandHebrewJarlathone who controlsCelticJarolimsacred name, springSlavicJaromirspring peaceSlavicJarvisSpear keen; skilled with a spearEnglishJasperBringer of treasurePersianJasperitepatterned earthy stoneEnglish (gemstone variant of jasper)Jellecontented, willingDutchJelmerfamous, renownedDutchJengobuildingSwahiliJerichocity of the moon; fragrantHebrew (place: Jericho, biblical)JetherAbundance, excellenceHebrewJethroAbundance; excellenceEnglish/HebrewJimsheruncertain, distinctive traditional nameGeorgianJinjinTrue and precious (doubled)KoreanJoaquinGod will judge, raised by GodSpanishJob-Janpersecuted; God is graciousDutchJökullglacierIcelandicJolonValley of the oaksNative American (Salinan)JomariCombination of Jose and MarioFilipinoJomelCombination of Jose and MelvinFilipinoJosu MirenaCompound devotional nameBasqueJuniusborn in June, youthfulLatinJunjunJunior, son ofFilipinoJurgiFarmer (Basque form of George)BasqueKaahiyea traditional Somali given nameSomaliKaelenslender, fair onemodern invented (Celtic-influenced)KaeloaThe long journeyHawaiianKaewGlass, crystal, jewelThaiKahaleThe houseHawaiianKahale'olaHouse of lifeHawaiianKahananuiThe great workHawaiianKahananuiokalaThe great work of the sunHawaiianKahiapoFirstborn childHawaiianKahiauGenerous, given freelyHawaiianKahiwaPrecious, prizedHawaiianKahoakaThe spirit form, reflectionHawaiianKahokuThe starHawaiianKahoteawhite cloak, distinguishedMaoriKaʻeoThe full one, filled with knowledgeHawaiianKaʻimiThe seekerHawaiianKaiaweFire, hardwood used for fireHawaiianKaikala'oleEndless sea sunHawaiianKaikoulaSea of red goldHawaiianKaikuahineBrother of a sisterHawaiianKailileiThe sea leiHawaiianKaililuaokalaniThe double sky of the heavensHawaiianKailoaThe long seaHawaiianKaimanaOcean diamondHawaiianKaimana'oThe thought, the memoryHawaiianKaimanaokalaThe thought of the sunHawaiianKaimanawaTime of the sea, sea seasonHawaiianKaimiThe seekerHawaiianKaimiloaThe far-reaching seekerHawaiianKaimipomaikaiThe blessed seekerHawaiianKaimiponoThe righteous seekerHawaiianKaimokuThe island in the seaHawaiianKaipiokalaniThe heavenly sea sprayHawaiianKaipo'iCovered by the seaHawaiianKaipo'ilaniSweetheart of heavenHawaiianKaipoiGathered by the seaHawaiianKaipoleimanuSea lei of the birdHawaiianKaipuolaniHeavenly gathering bowlHawaiianKajetanFrom Gaeta, ItalyPolishKajornFragrance, aromaThaiKakraYounger of twins; the small oneAkan (Ghanaian)KalanikahuaFoundation of the heavensHawaiianKaleiokalaniThe wreath of the heavensHawaiianKaleoThe voiceHawaiianKalervoMythological hero fatherFinnishKalharalotus, water flowerSinhalaKalikoawaokalaThe path of the sun's lightHawaiianKalliasbeautiful, handsomeGreekKalonbeauty of characterGreekKamakaThe face, the eyesHawaiianKamakanaThe giftHawaiianKamaluThe shelter, the shadeHawaiianKamoseBorn of the spiritEgyptianKanaeokanaThe balance restoredHawaiianKanaloakuaKanaloa standingHawaiianKanatwingKazakhKanataFar away, beyond the horizonJapaneseKang-Yuhealthy and universeChineseKangeeRavenNative American (Sioux)KaniSound, musicHawaiianKanoaThe free oneHawaiianKanoelaniThe heavenly mistHawaiianKanokGold, golden ornamentThaiKanpoField, open ground (rare toponymic name)BasqueKanunaElderNative AmericanKaonaluaThe double blessingHawaiianKaonohiThe eye, the starHawaiianKaonohilaniThe heavenly eye, the heavenly starHawaiianKaonohiokalaThe eye of the sunHawaiianKaonohiwaiThe eye of the waterHawaiianKaonouluThe calm growthHawaiianKaonoulukoaSteady growth like the koa treeHawaiianKarecurly hair, stormyScandinavianKariukiOne who has returned, resurrectedKikuyuKasimirProclaimer of peaceFinnishKasperiTreasurerFinnishKatindigSteadfast (surname-based)FilipinoKauʻiThe beauty, the youthHawaiianKaukoDistant, far-offFinnishKaulanaFamous, renownedHawaiianKaveingaguiding star, navigation courseTonganKavindupoet-like, one gifted with wordsSinhalaKavishkapoet, verse-makerSinhalaKealaokamaileThe pathway of the maile vineHawaiianKealiiokalaniThe chief of the heavensHawaiianKeaweThe strand, string that bindsHawaiianKehindeThe second-born of twinsYoruba/NigerianKeirDark-skinned, swarthyIrishKekeliLightAkan (Ghanaian)KekuewaThe independent oneHawaiianKelejoyful; able to be happyChineseKeleleLoud voiceSwahiliKellanslender, powerfulCelticKellowgrove, woodCornishKemetBlack land, referring to ancient EgyptEgyptianKenanPossession, acquiredHebrewKenrickbold rulerWelshKentigernchief lordScottishKenyiborn on the roadBari/South SudaneseKeonimanaJohn's power, gracious powerHawaiianKermanMeaning uncertain; used as Basque form of GermánBasqueKerrmarshland / dweller by the wet groundScottishKerriganlittle dark oneCelticKetteringpeople of KetterEnglish (place name)Keyvanthe planet SaturnPersianKhoiHandsome, outstanding, beginningVietnameseKhongorbeloved, golden-brownMongolianKhonsuGod of the moon, travelerEgyptianKhrimianSurname-turned-given name honoring Khrimian HayrikArmenianKhufuProtected by the god KhnumEgyptianKidlatLightningFilipinoKifaruRhinocerosSwahiliKilioCry, callSwahiliKimetzModern Basque coinage, distinctive soundBasqueKimhakgolden craneKhmerKimokeoCombination of Kimo and Keo, gracious giftHawaiianKimonone who accomplishesGreekKimsangolden diligenceKhmerKingsholmking's islandmodern invented (English blend)Kingshukflame-of-the-forest flower, parrotBengali/SanskritKingstonking's townEnglishKingswellking's spring/wellEnglishKinnonfair-born / son of the fair oneScottishKinrosshead of the headlandScottishKiplingSon of CyppelEnglishKirriganlittle dark oneIrish (surname, from Ó Ciaragáin)Kito wa AmaniJewel of peaceSwahiliKixmiModern rare regional nameBasqueKnelRare traditional Armenian given nameArmenianKnoxround hillScottishKokebStarEthiopian (Amharic)KolmandoveCzechKoloscrowned, laureledHungarianKomitasHonors Komitas, father of Armenian classical musicArmenianKongkeastrong, sturdyKhmerKornelhorn, symbol of strengthHungarianKotokoPorcupine; symbol of resilienceAkan (Ghanaian)Kovalancowherd, hero of SilappathikaramTamilKronostimeGreekKrunoslavcrowned in gloryCroatianKullervoTragic hero of the KalevalaFinnishKunmythical giant fish; earthChineseKupanahaWonderful, marvelousHawaiianKusiBorn feet first; unusual arrivalAkan (Ghanaian)KutalpBlessed heroTurkishKutayBlessed moon, fortunateTurkishKvětoslavflower and gloryCzechKvidoguide, leaderCzechKwasiBorn on SundayAkan (Ghanaian)KweiGa name of uncertain precise meaning, used as a title of respectAkan (Ghanaian)KyeameRoyal spokesperson; linguist to a chiefAkan (Ghanaian)KyeremehOne who is saved or preservedAkan (Ghanaian)Kyffinboundary; edgeWelshKyuhyunStandard and virtuousKoreanLabanWhiteHebrewLabhrasLaurel, from LaurentumIrishLakhveerOne in a hundred thousand, bravePunjabiLakshansymbol, distinguishing markSinhala/SanskritLandimLand, native sonPortugueseLarvikitemidnight blue-black shimmering stoneNorwegian (gemstone, named for Larvik, Norway)LaurelNamed after statesman Jose P. LaurelFilipinoLaviLionHebrewLazarusGod has helpedHebrewLearnedknowledgeable, wiseEnglish (virtue-adjacent name)Legatosmoothly connected (musical direction)ItalianLegolasgreen leaves; created by J.R.R. TolkienSindarin/InventedLehellegendary chieftain, breathHungarianLeonelionItalianLeonellolittle lionItalianLernikOf the mountainArmenianLeventebeing, existing oneHungarianLevinusLight, or belovedLatinLinusflaxGreekLirseaCelticLiubomyrlover of peaceUkrainianLivinusuncertain, possibly related to 'Lebuinus'Latin/IrishLiviublue-gray, enviousRomanianLlŷrthe seaWelshLoanPhoenix, mythical birdVietnameseLockelock, strongholdEnglishLockwoodEnclosed woodEnglishLoiThunder, benefitVietnameseLoïcFamous warriorFrenchLoideModern rare regional nameBasqueLoiolaPlace name (birthplace of Saint Ignatius)BasqueLokaPeaceful oneNative American (blended, Southwest)LoketricksterScandinavianLokitricksterNorseLonanLittle blackbirdIrishLongdragonChineseLonginLong, tallPolishLonoGod of peace, fertility, and agricultureHawaiianLoomispools, small lakesEnglish surnameLootahRedNative American (Sioux)Lorincfrom Laurentum, laurelHungarianLoudonlow hillScottishLoxiasambiguous one, epithet of ApolloGreek mythologyLoxleighenclosed meadowEnglish (variant of Loxley)LoxleyLocc's meadow, Robin Hood's homeEnglishLucioLightSpanishLughLight, shiningIrishMaddoxson of Madoc, fortunateWelshMadocfortunate; goodWelshMaiolusof MayLatinMalachaimy messengerHebrew, biblicalMalachiMy messengerHebrewMalachitebanded green mineralGreek ('mallow,' for its green color)MalakasStrong (from creation myth)FilipinoMalaywind, breezeKhmerMalkamTheir kingHebrewMalkhazuncertain, warrior-associatedGeorgianManassehCausing to forgetHebrewManexGod is gracious (Basque form of John, from French Basque regions)BasqueMannixLittle monkIrishManseTen thousand years (hurrah)KoreanMaolmhuireDevotee of MaryIrishMaorLight, luminaryHebrewMarbunclan nameBatak (North Sumatra)Marchettison of MarcoItalianMardavijman of the hunt; historical ruler namePersianMarejeoReturn, reference pointSwahiliMarinoof the seaItalianMarlinsea fish, swift swimmerEnglishMarloweDriftwood; lake remnantsEnglishMassimilianogreatestItalianMatevžgift of God, form of MatthewHebrew via SlovenianMathurinGift of GodFrenchMaunakeaWhite mountainHawaiianMaurycyDark-skinned, MoorishPolishMaverickindependent, unbrandedEnglishMaximusGreatestLatinMazighfree man; root word of 'Amazigh' itselfAmazigh/BerberMelchorKing of lightSpanishMelitonfrom Greek, 'honey'GeorgianMenesHe who enduresEgyptianMenglyprosperous dragonKhmerMenzuthe eldest, firstbornAmazigh/BerberMerabuncertain, ancient Georgian nameGeorgianMerikareBeloved of the soul of RaEgyptianMerlinsea fortressWelshMerneptahBeloved of PtahEgyptianMerrittBoundary gate; worthyEnglishMeteora shooting starGreekMetodyFollowing a method, orderlyPolishMichelangelowho is like God, angelItalianMihangelwho is like God (Welsh Michael)WelshMikasiCoyoteNative American (Sioux)Milosgracious, mercifulGreekMiłoszGracious, gloryPolishMinstrelmedieval musical entertainerOld FrenchMirazizbeloved prince, dear leaderUzbek/Persian-ArabicModestmodest, humbleUkrainian/LatinModestoModest, moderateLatinModestusModest, moderateLatinMokshLiberation, spiritual freedomSanskritMokuIsland, districtHawaiianMönkhөөlittle eternal oneMongolianMosiFirst-bornSwahiliMsafiriTravelerSwahiliMsikitiRelated to sacred devotionSwahiliMuirisDark-skinned, MoorishIrishMulatuMixed, diverseEthiopian (Amharic)Mungomy dear oneScottishMunkheternalMongolianMuscoviteshimmering silver-gray micaNamed for Muscovy, Russia (used as window glass)MusyokaOne who returnsKambaMvuaRainSwahiliMyrddinsea fortressWelshNaderrare; preciousPersianNadirrare, preciousArabicNagygreat, bigHungarianNahshonEnchanter, one who divinesHebrewNaidanhope, faithMongolianNaimanbayareighth joyMongolianNairnalder tree riverScottishNakornCityThaiNaomhánLittle saintIrishNaosVariant of NaoiseIrishNararyanoble man, honorable kingJavanese/SanskritNardosNard (fragrant plant, biblical)Ethiopian (Amharic)Narithman of virtueKhmerNarmerPainful catfish, fierce oneEgyptianNasibdestiny, fortuneSomali/ArabicNastasCurved back into place, returnsNative American (Navajo)Naufalgenerous gift, preciousArabic/MalayNawwarradiant, blossoming lightArabic/MalayNaydenfound oneBulgarianNayofound one (short form of Nayden)Bulgarian (short form)NdegeBirdSwahiliNeagoeblack, darkRomanianNeagublack, darkRomanianNechitavictoriousRomanianNedyalkoborn on SundayBulgarianNefynheavenly; from the town NefynWelshNejcform of Nikolaj/Ignatius, fierySlovenianNélsonSon of Neil, championPortugueseNerudasurname of poet Pablo NerudaSpanishNevanLittle saint, holyIrishNevenmarigold flowerCroatianNgocJade, gem, preciousVietnameseNgomaDrum, music, danceSwahiliNguyenOrigin, sourceVietnameseNguyen KhoiOutstanding originVietnameseNhyiraBlessingAkan (Ghanaian)Niccolovictory of the peopleItalianNicușorlittle victorious oneRomanianNikodemVictory of the peoplePolishNimnadeep, profoundSinhalaNimrodRebel, we shall rebelHebrewNingpeaceful; tranquilChineseNiranEternalThaiNirjhorwaterfall, cascading streamBengali/SanskritNishanSign; mark, symbolArmenianNithatEternal, everlastingThaiNizarSmall quantity of something preciousEgyptian/ArabicNjordstrong, vigorousScandinavianNkemdirimWhat is mine shall be mineIgbo/NigerianNodinWindNative American (Ojibwe)Nodirbekrare lord, unique leaderUzbekNoratoBorn again, renewedPortugueseNorayrNew man; renewed spiritArmenianNormanman from the northHungarianNormundsprotector of the northLatvianNorthgatenorth entranceEnglishNourlightArabicNowellChristmas; born at ChristmasWelshNshanSign; mark, symbolArmenianNuddmist; cloudWelshNunoNinthPortugueseNzhdehPilgrim, wanderer; adopted name of a national heroArmenianObadiahServant of GodHebrewObsidianglossy black volcanic glassLatin (named for Roman explorer Obsius)Ochilhigh placeScottishOdakotaFriendNative American (Sioux, variant)Odawaaa traditional Somali given nameSomaliOdeiCloudBasqueOdellwoad hill, wealthyEnglishOdhiamboBorn in the eveningLuoOdhranLittle pale green oneIrishOdilonLittle wealthy oneFrenchOdinfury, inspirationScandinavianOdysseuswrathful, haterGreekOhanzeeShadowNative American (Sioux)Ohirjeetone who conquers pride with dignityBengali/SanskritOhnishikantobeloved of the unquenchable fireBengali/SanskritOistinIrish form of AustinIrishOistínIrish form of AustinIrishOjoBorn on a difficult day / of great valueYoruba/NigerianOktavianeighth bornHungarianOladimejiWealth has doubledYoruba/NigerianOmriMy sheaf, servant of GodHebrewOndiveeranlone brave warrior, folk hero nameTamilOndreimanly, braveSlovak/Czech (variant of Andrew)OnkarThe one supreme beingPunjabiOnufrySacred bull, holy onePolishOnyokAffectionate nickname-turned-nameFilipinoOpokuOne who gathers or picksAkan (Ghanaian)Optatusdesired, longed-forLatinOrbiscircle, ring, worldLatinOrionisof Orion; possessive astronomical formLatinOrlandofamous throughout the landItalianOrpheusthe darkness of nightGreekOrsonBear cubEnglishOrtziSky / thunder god in Basque mythologyBasqueOsgooddivinely goodOld English/NorseOsiasSalvation of the LordFilipinoOsirisGod of the afterlife and rebirthEgyptianOsmonddivine protectorOld EnglishOsricdivine rulerOld EnglishOsric-Banedivine ruler + slayer, destroyerOld EnglishOsrouncertain, possibly from OscarAmerican coined nameOssianLittle deerFinnishOssorydeer peopleIrishOstatzModern rare Basque name, unclear precise meaningBasqueOstrohsharp, fortressUkrainianOsvaldodivine powerItalianOswinDivine friendEnglishOszkardivine spearHungarianOtgonbayaryoungest joyMongolianOthowealthy, prosperousGermanicOtienoBorn at nightLuoOttarterror of the armyScandinavianOttavioeighthItalianOtutahaplace name meaning singular islandTonganOugousregional traditional masculine nameAmazigh/BerberOukembrace, hugKhmerOuknanoble embraceKhmerOuzellaghtraditional masculine name, Kabyle mountain originAmazigh/BerberOvirupbeautiful form, without equal beautyBengali/SanskritOvroneeldeep blue, like the vast sky or oceanBengali/SanskritOyelaranHonor has multipliedYoruba/NigerianOzrenlinked to Mount OzrenCroatianOzymandiasGreek name for Ramesses IIGreek, from Egyptian pharaoh nameOzzydivine powerEnglishPahanaLost white brother (legendary figure)Native American (Hopi)PahdoponyHistorical family nameNative American (Comanche)Painiteonce the world's rarest gemEnglish (gemstone, named for mineralogist Arthur Pain)Palepalesupport, protectSamoanPallatonFighter, warriorNative American (Delaware/Lenape)PandayBlacksmith, craftsmanFilipinoPanhawisdom, intelligenceKhmerPanyinElder of twinsAkan (Ghanaian)Papunapet form, folk nameGeorgianPargatRevealed, manifestPunjabiParuyrNamed for poet Paruyr Sevak; also an ancient royal nameArmenianPaschalRelating to Easter, born at PassoverLatinPasinduone who sees, insightfulSinhalaPayatHe is comingNative American (Sioux)Pegasuswinged horse; a northern constellationGreekPengmythical giant bird; rocChinesePenryhead; chiefWelshPepiTo exist, to beEgyptianPeregrinetraveler, wandererLatinPeregrine-Vanetraveler, pilgrim + weathervaneLatin/EnglishPerendalepear valleymodern invented (English surname-style)PeretzBreakthroughHebrewPerththorn bush / woodScottishPetriRock (Basque form of Peter)BasquePetrișorlittle rockRomanianPheakdeiloyal, faithfulKhmerPhelanLittle wolfIrishPhineasoracle, mouth of brassGreek/EgyptianPiarasRockIrishPiarresRock (Basque form of Peter, from French Basque regions)BasquePiercenrockmodern invented (variant of Pierce)Pietersitestormy blue-gold swirling stoneEnglish (gemstone, named for gem dealer Sid Pieters)Pipseed; short for PhilipEnglishPiranpatron saint of Cornwall, tin miners near sea cliffsCornishPisachclever, sharp-mindedKhmerPisethexcellent, extraordinaryKhmerPiyeThe one who lives, strong rulerEgyptian/NubianPlacidoCalm, peacefulLatinPoepeacock; surname of Edgar Allan PoeEnglishPohakuStone, rockHawaiianPolicarpoMuch fruitPortuguesePollocksurname of painter Jackson PollockScottish surnamePolluxvery sweetGreekPongracall-strengthHungarianPonvannangolden-hued oneTamilPoraliyanwarrior, fighterTamilPossidiuspossessorLatinPothinuslonged-for, desiredGreekPrantikborderland, boundary, frontierBengali/SanskritPredragvery dearSlavicPreselifrom the Preseli HillsWelshPreservedkept safeEnglish (Puritan virtue name)Přibyslavarriving gloryCzechProkipprogress, advancementUkrainian/GreekProteeksymbol, emblemBengali/SanskritPrudentziPrudence, wisdom (Basque form of Prudencio)BasquePrvoslavfirst glorySerbianPrydericare; concernWelshPrzemyslawclever, cunningSlavicPtolemywarlike, aggressiveGreekPuccinisurname of composer Giacomo PucciniItalian surnamePwyllwisdom; good senseWelshQadirPowerful, capablePunjabi/PersianQihaoremarkable and grandChineseQoranea traditional Somali given nameSomaliQuentinFifthLatinQuezonNamed after President Manuel QuezonFilipinoQuillanCubEnglishQuillonSword guardEnglishQuinceyFifthEnglishQuinlanstrong, shapelyCelticQuinnapinHistorical sachem nameNative American (Narragansett)QuintusFifthLatinQuorrininvented; evokes strengthmodern invented (Manx-influenced, from Quirk)QurbanSacrifice, devoted offeringPunjabi/PersianRaananFresh, flourishingHebrewRadbodcounsel-boldFrisianRadfordRed fordEnglishRadimjoyful counselCzechRadleyRed meadowEnglishRadomyrjoyful peaceUkrainianRadúzjoyfulCzech/SlovakRaffaeleGod has healedItalianRaffaelloGod has healedItalianRaffertyprosperity, abundanceIrishRafieexalted, elevatedArabic/MalayRagnarwarrior's judgment, army adviserScandinavianRajmundWise protectorPolishRakhshshining; name of Rostam's legendary horsePersianRamilCombination of Ramon and EmilFilipinoRamziSymbolic, my tokenEgyptian/ArabicRangerforest guardianEnglishRannochbracken / ferny placeScottishRansomredemption, son of the shieldEnglishRareșrare, preciousRomanianRatanakgem, treasureKhmerRatiborbattle defenderSlavicRavelsurname of composer Maurice RavelFrenchRayenFlowerNative American (Mapuche)Rayyangate of paradise, luxuriantArabicRazvanrebel, dissenterRomanianReaksaprotector, guardian of the realmKhmerRectoNamed after statesman Claro M. RectoFilipinoRegisKingLatinRégnaultWise power, counselFrenchRemusSpeed, or twin of RomulusLatinRen'ichiLotus, firstJapaneseRenfrostrebirth of frost, winter renewalmodern invented (blend of Ren + Frost)Rennielittle king / from the districtScottishRestitutoRestoredFilipinoRezsofamous wolfHungarianRhegedgenerosity; giftWelshRhemyoarsmanmodern invented (variant of Remy)Rhydianone who crosses the fordCelticRif'atlinked to the Rif mountain regionAmazigh/Berber (regional, Rif-linked)Rigelfoot; bright star in OrionArabicRilkesurname of poet Rainer Maria RilkeGermanRintoDignified, cold, braveJapaneseRithisakpower and honorKhmerRizalGreen field, meadowFilipinoRizqsustenance, provisionArabic/MalayRoaldfamous rulerScandinavianRobisheshigreatest under the sun, foremostBengaliRockyStrong stone (adopted stage name)KoreanRokuroSixth sonJapaneseRollofamous wolfScandinavianRomestrength, from the city of RomeLatinRomolocitizen of RomeItalianRomulusMan of RomeLatinRonatLittle sealIrishRongoncolor, painting, vibrancyBengaliRoninlittle sealCelticRooblerainSomaliRookerook, a black sky-birdEnglishRoosevelt-Colerose field + coal, darkDutch/EnglishRoscoedeer forestOld NorseRossinisurname of composer Gioachino RossiniItalian surnameRoswellspring of horses, rose springEnglishRothkosurname of painter Mark RothkoAmerican surnameRowellBlended modern nameFilipinoRowtagFireNative American (Algonquin)RuadhanLittle red oneIrishRufinored-hairedLatinRufusred-hairedLatinRuiauspicious; sharp; cleverChineseRui-MiguelFamous ruler, who is like GodPortugueseRúnarsecret lore, runic warriorOld NorseRunesecret, mysteryScandinavianRuoxilike a stream; gentleChineseRusyaidirightly guided, mature in wisdomArabic/MalayRusydanguided rightly, mature judgmentArabic/MalayRuteneMaori form of Reuben/Rutene, behold a sonMaoriRutgerfamous spearDutchRutherfordCattle fordEnglishRutilitegolden needle-flecked quartzLatin ('reddish-golden')RutledgeRed pool ridgeEnglishRüzgar-DenizWind of the seaTurkishRyderhorseman, messengerEnglishRyzeninvented; evokes 'rising'modern inventedSabinFrom the Sabine people (historical/political name)BasqueSackvillefrom SacquevilleFrench/EnglishSafariJourneySwahiliSahureHe who is close to RaEgyptianSambasecond-bornWest AfricanSami FouadElevated heartEgyptian/ArabicSanuyeRed cloudNative American (Miwok)Sardonyxbanded orange-brown carnelian stoneGreek (combination of 'sard' and 'onyx')Sarethessence, substanceKhmerSartajCrown, chief among allPunjabiSasindumoon god, lord of the moonSinhalaSasunNamed for the Sasun region, home of legendary heroesArmenianSeamussupplanterCelticSebastiãoRevered, venerablePortugueseSedgwickplace by the sword-grassEnglishSeiriolbright; radiantWelshSeiulichiefly title nameSamoanSekhemPower, strengthEgyptianSelbyWillow farmEnglishSendoaStrong, robustBasqueSengathirred rays, radiant like the rising sunTamilSengolsceptre of justiceTamilSepehrsky; heavensPersianSequoyahSparrow / after the inventor of the Cherokee syllabaryNative American (Cherokee)SerapiãoOf SerapisPortugueseSerbanof Serbian originRomanianSereyrothfree chariot, free vehicleKhmerSereyvuthfreedom, libertyKhmerSerpentinemottled green stone of transformationLatin (gemstone, 'serpent-like')ServiusTo keep, protectLatinSesostrisSon of the goddess WosretEgyptianSethapongNoble blessingThaiSetiOf Seth, follower of SethEgyptianSettimioseventhItalianSevagDark-eyed; dark-hairedArmenianSevakBlack-eyed; dark-hairedArmenianSeveriStern, severeFinnishSeverinStern, severeLatinSeverinoStern, severeLatinSeverynstern, severeUkrainian/LatinSewerynStern, severePolishSextusSixthLatinShabakaNubian royal nameEgyptian/NubianSheldonSteep valleyEnglishSherlockbright hair, fair-hairedEnglishShermanshear man, wool cutterEnglishShubhronilpure blue, radiant skyBengali/SanskritShuolarge; brilliantChineseSibeliussurname of composer Jean SibeliusFinnish surnameSidamonuncertain, rare noble surname-nameGeorgianSiebevictory of the peopleDutchSietsevictoriousDutchSikatunaNamed after a historic chieftainFilipinoSillimanitefibrous gray-blue crystalEnglish (gemstone, named for chemist Benjamin Silliman)Silvestroof the forest, wildItalianSimounHe who hears (literary)FilipinoSinanspearhead, shiningArabicSinceregenuine, honestEnglishSinclairholy / clear lightScottishSipanNamed for Mount Sipan near Lake VanArmenianSisakNamed for the legendary founder of Syunik provinceArmenianSisowathroyal lineage nameKhmerSithijaborn of thought, intellectualSinhalaSitorusclan/marga name used as given nameBatak (North Sumatra)SitricVictorious, triumphantIrishSivuthalion heroKhmerSiwonBeginning of poetryKoreanSiwooPoetic and outstandingKoreanSixtussixthCzechSixtus-Reignsixth + rule, sovereigntyLatin/EnglishSiyoonPoetic allowanceKoreanSjoerdguardian of the peaceDutchSkandaGod of war, another name for KartikeyaSanskritSketcha rough preliminary drawingEnglishSkuliprotector, shelterNorseSlaineHealth, wellbeingIrishSlaveynightingaleBulgarianSlaviborone who fights for gloryCzechSlavojglory in battleCzech/SlovakSlavomildear glory, lover of gloryCzechSmenkhkareVigorous is the soul of RaEgyptianSneferuHe who perfectsEgyptianSnorreattack, twistScandinavianSocratesmaster of his craft, soundGreekSokunthearithpure peaceful powerKhmerSokwStanding bearNative American (Algonquin, rare)Solferinovivid magenta-pink colorNamed for the Battle of Solferino, ItalySombathwealth, prosperityKhmerSophalfruitful, successfulKhmerSopheaklucky, auspiciousKhmerSopheanuthfortunate leaderKhmerSorensternDanishSorinsun-bornRomanianSosNamed for the ancient plane tree grove sacred to ArmeniansArmenianSouhardofriendship, goodwill of heartBengali/SanskritSousaFrom the willow riverbankPortugueseSprucespruce tree, tidyEnglishStandishStony pasturelandIrishSterlingGenuine; valuableEnglishSterling-Vaneof high value, silver + weathervaneEnglishStrachanvalley of the streamsScottishStrahinjafearless oneSerbianStruanstream / brookScottishSubaruTo govern, unite; the Pleiades star clusterJapaneseSuhailstar (Canopus), gentleArabicSuhaybreddish, ruddy-complexionedArabicSullivandark eyesIrishSusumu-KaiTo advance, oceanJapaneseSváťaholyCzechSvetozarradiant lightSlavicSviatohorholy mountain, giant of legendUkrainian/SlavicSymphorienBringing together, harmonyFrenchSzilardsolid, firmHungarianTadeoHeart; Courageous heartSpanishTadhgpoet, philosopherCelticTaharqaNubian ruler nameEgyptian/NubianTahmooreslegendary king who tamed demonsPersianTakfarinasnamed after the Numidian rebel leaderAmazigh/BerberTalfrynhigh hillWelshTalibseeker, studentArabicTaliesinradiant brow; shining foreheadWelshTamratMiracle, wonderEthiopian (Amharic)Taogreat waves; the Way (philosophy)ChineseTapioGod of the forestFinnishTarasunsettler, rebelUkrainianTarikuHis history/storyEthiopian (Amharic)TarlachShaped like Thor, battle summonerIrishTarquinfrom TarquiniiEtruscan/LatinTavishtwinScottishTavistockoutpost on the Tavy riverEnglish (place name)Tavreninvented; evokes strength and calmmodern inventedTayenNew moonNative American (blended)TeaguePoet, philosopherIrishTearlachman of Tara / kingScottishTeififrom the River TeifiWelshTelemachusfar from battleGreekTengisocean, seaMongolianTettehSecond-born twinAkan (Ghanaian)ThackerayThatch-roof clearingEnglishThackeray-Finnplace of thatch + fair-hairedEnglish/IrishThaleninvented; evokes 'valley'modern inventedThanh LongBlue dragon, dragonfruitVietnameseTheloniouslordly oneLatinThelonious-Rayunclear, possibly of Anthony + beam of lightLatin/English
Unique unisex names
AdisaOne who is clear, straightforwardGhanaian (Akan)Alexandritecolor-changing gem, green by day red by nightRussian (gemstone, named for Tsar Alexander II)AlofaloveSamoanAmahleloGatherings/togethernessXhosaAmahlubiRelated to the Hlubi clan/splendorXhosa (clan-linked)AmetsDreamBasqueAmihanCool northeast windFilipinoAmoljotPriceless lightPunjabiAngpetudaySiouxAoteawhite cloud; name of an ancestral canoeMaoriApatitevivid blue-green deceptive gemGreek ('apate,' deceit, for being mistaken for other gems')ApheleleComplete/wholeXhosaApiwindNative American (general)AreumBeautyKoreanArielLion of GodHebrewAroaropresence, face, frontMaoriAsemmidcool, refreshing (poetic seasonal reference)Amazigh/BerberAsokawithout sorrow (also the Ashoka tree/flower)SanskritAspenquaking tree; from the ski resort townEnglish (place: Aspen, Colorado; tree name)Atamaiwisdom, clevernessSamoanAuðurwealth, fortuneIcelandic/Old NorseAurelingolden onemodern invented (from Latin aureus, golden)Avalonisland of applesWelsh/Arthurian (place: mythical island of legend)AyakhaTo build/createXhosaAyberkStrong as the moonTurkishAycanMoon soulTurkishBangarugolden, preciousTeluguBeloveddearly lovedEnglishBghayetplace-linked traditional name, coastal referenceAmazigh/BerberBiddea traditional Somali given nameSomaliBintangstarMalayBlaiselisping, stammering; also fieryLatinBlessingdivine favor, giftEnglishBoravyabundant beautyKhmerBowieyellow-haired; also honors David BowieScottishBrackenfernWelshBramblea prickly wild shrub, blackberry bushEnglishBrannocraven; from an old saint's nameWelshBrellamybeautiful friendmodern invented (blend of Brooke + Bellamy)Bristolsite of the bridgeOld English (place: Bristol, England)Brogansturdy shoe, little shoeCelticBrooklynmarshland, broken landDutch/American (place: Brooklyn, NYC)Buyandelgerblossoming virtueMongolianCadara traditional Somali given nameSomaliCadencerhythmCelticCairothe victoriousArabic (place: Cairo, Egypt)Canvasfabric surface for paintingEnglishCaolanslenderCelticCeruleansky blueLatinChakriyawheel, cycle, dharma wheelKhmerChananpreetLight of lovePunjabiChandaramoon starKhmerChenlaancient kingdom nameKhmerChetandeepLamp of consciousnessPunjabiChetracolorful, radiant of mindKhmerChinuawolf (variant)MongolianCissauncertain, possibly related to warrior/short-form nameAnglo-SaxonCollFrom the Hebridean isle of CollScottishColumbadoveLatinCypressevergreen tree, symbol of mourning and eternal lifeGreekDalubuhleCreate beautyZuluDelacroixof the crossFrenchDenaliThe high oneNative American (Koyukon Athabaskan)Devinpoet, bardIrishDevonpoetIrishDhahabuGoldSwahiliDhaqanculture, heritageSomaliDiasamidzesurname used informally as given name in some familiesGeorgianDoğaNatureTurkishDryanovonamed after the town of DryanovoBulgarian (place name, used rarely as given name)Dunea hill of windblown sandFrenchEclipsea celestial event where one body blocks anotherGreekEkhayaAt homeZuluEllisonson of EllisEnglishEmeryindustrious rulerEnglishEmoryindustrious leaderGermanicEnerelcompassion, mercyMongolianEnitanPerson of story/renownedYoruba/NigerianEnkhjinpeaceful essenceMongolianEquinoxequal night; when day and night are equal lengthLatinErdenejewel, treasureMongolianEstelhope; star, related to EstrellaElvish/LatinEverestfrom the highest mountainEnglish (place: Mount Everest)EzweniIn the land/nationZulu/XhosaFaafetaithank you, gratitudeSamoanFairweatherpleasant weatherEnglishFarrowtraveler, adventurer; young pig litterEnglishFederica-GraziaPeaceful graceItalianFennelfennel herbEnglishFernleyfern meadowEnglishFerrowyniron-fair, strong and blessedmodern invented (blend of Ferro + Wyn)FikileShe/he has arrivedZuluFluoriterainbow banded crystalLatin ('to flow')Freeliberated, unboundEnglishFreedomliberty, independenceEnglishGacalbeloved, dear oneSomaliGafagenealogy, lineageSamoanGalaxya vast system of starsGreekGcabasheClan name of note/distinctionZulu (clan name used as given name)Gentrynoble birth, refinementEnglishGerellightMongolianGolabipear-colored; rosyPersianGolrizscattering flowers; flower-strewnPersianGündsaikhanprofoundly beautifulMongolianHaizeaWindBasqueHalcyoncalm, peaceful, happyGreekHalcyon-Jamescalm, peaceful + supplanterGreek/HebrewHalleyhero; famous comet named after astronomer Edmond HalleyEnglishHalseyfrom Hal's island, holly islandEnglishHalstonholy stone townEnglishHaniaSpirit warriorNative American (Miwok/Sioux use)Harakekenative flax plantMaoriHawthornehedge of thorn bushesEnglishHendrixruler of the home; also honors Jimi HendrixGerman/DutchHeronheron, wading birdEnglishHlumaTo grow/sproutXhosa/ZuluHokiangaplace of returningMaoriHomamythical phoenix-like bird of fortunePersianHonorintegrity, esteemEnglishHuiaextinct native bird prized for feathersMaoriIdwallord of the wallWelshIftinlight, brightnessSomaliIgeBorn feet-first (breech birth)Yoruba/NigerianIlellifree, independent (modern cultural coinage)Amazigh/BerberImaraStrong, sturdySwahiliIminathiTogether with usXhosaImmacolata-MariaImmaculate MariaItalianInbamjoy, blissTamilIndieindependentEnglishIndigodeep blue dye colorEnglishIntegritymoral uprightness, wholenessLatinIoliteviolet-blue gem, the Viking compass stoneGreek (gemstone, 'violet stone')Islayfrom the island of IslayScottishIviweIt has been heardXhosaJahanworldPersianJargalanhappinessMongolianJazzlively improvised music styleAmericanJiyanaClan name of distinctionZulu (clan/surname used as given name)Joplinhonors Janis Joplin and Scott JoplinEnglish surnameJourneya trip, passage through lifeEnglishJuneauyoung lord (from French surname)American (place: Juneau, Alaska)KahikateaNew Zealand's tallest native treeMaoriKalamathe torch, the lightHawaiianKalaniThe heavens, the skyHawaiianKananiThe beauty, the pretty oneHawaiianKavaljeetVictorious lotusPunjabiKealaThe path, the wayHawaiianKererunative wood pigeonMaoriKestrelsmall falcon known for hovering flightEnglishKetutfourth-bornBalineseKhaliungolden, amber coloredMongolianKheriGood fortuneSwahiliKhishiggrace, blessing, giftMongolianKotukuwhite heron, rare and beautifulMaoriKupunaelder, ancestorHawaiianKyanitestriated blue crystal bladeGreek ('deep blue')Labradoriteflashing stone of the northern lightsFrench/Canadian (gemstone, named for Labrador)Larkindescendant of the fierce one; also evokes the songbird larkIrishLegacywhat is passed downEnglishLindqvistlinden twigSwedishLiwanagLight, brightnessFilipinoLondonfrom the fortress of the moon (Celtic root)English (place: London, England)Lorcasurname of poet Federico García LorcaSpanishLumenunit of light, radianceLatinLyricwords of a song, poetic expressionEnglishMabonson, divine youthWelshMaitaneBeloved (related to 'maite,' love)BasqueMakanaGiftHawaiianMalieCalm, peacefulHawaiianMaluPeace, shelter, shadeHawaiianManaiaguardian spirit figure, protectorMaoriManuiagood fortune, blessing, cheersSamoanManumeanational bird of Samoa (tooth-billed pigeon)SamoanMardigemstone, precious stoneKhmerMarenof the seaGerman/DanishMarignyplace name meaning boundary marshFrenchMarionstar of the sea, or bitterFrenchMaruthamfertile agricultural land, one of five Tamil landscapesTamilMarwoodboundary woodEnglishMeritdeserving of reward, worthLatinMerleblackbirdFrenchMerrowmermaid/merman of Irish legendIrish folkloreMontanamountainSpanish (place: Montana, USA)Mosssoft green plant that grows on damp surfacesEnglishMveloNatureZuluNagorePlace name (sanctuary in Navarre)BasqueNairobiplace of cool watersMaasai (place: Nairobi, Kenya)NashotatwinNative American (general)NasibuDestiny, fateSwahiliNavroopNew form or beautyPunjabiNerguino name (protective naming tradition)MongolianNgahereforest, bushMaoriNgaionative tree; clever, skilledMaoriNgatitribe, descendants ofMaoriNikaunative palm treeMaoriNyameyeIt is God's ownGhanaian (Akan)Nyomanthird-bornBalineseOchrepale yellow-brown earth pigmentGreekOdgerelstar lightMongolianOdwaAlone/only oneXhosaOghenetegaGod's plan/purposeUrhobo/NigerianOhanafamilyHawaiianOnyxclaw, black gemstoneGreekOrbitthe circular path of a celestial bodyLatinOtgonjargalyoungest happinessMongolianOttavia-RosaEighth roseItalianOwaboIt belongs to themXhosaOyuunwisdom, intellectMongolianPaengaboundary, thresholdMaoriPaluto mix, deep-sea fishing termTonganParisfrom the city of Paris; in myth, a Trojan princeGreek/French (place: Paris, France)PhezuluOn high/aboveZuluPhilasandeWe have found graceZuluPhoenixdark red or mythical birdGreekPianosoft; also the keyboard instrumentItalianPolaristhe North StarLatinPomaikaiBlessed, fortunateHawaiianPonleulight, brightnessKhmerPonoRighteous, goodness, balanceHawaiianPotoclever, skilled, wiseSamoanPounamugreenstone, jadeMaoriPraiseexpression of approval, worshipEnglishPresleypriest's meadowEnglishProletspring (the season)BulgarianQ'oriankaGolden eagle jewelNative American (Quechua-influenced)QhamaniAppear/become visibleXhosaQuillfeather pen, writing instrumentEnglishRadostjoy, happinessBulgarian/SlavicRasikaconnoisseur, one who appreciates artSinhala/SanskritReaksmeysunlight, ray of lightKhmerReasonrational thought, purposeEnglishReverencedeep respectEnglishRidmarhythmSinhalaRoblerainSomaliRosalind-Wrengentle horse + small birdcombined EnglishRyethe grain ryeEnglishSadikiFaithful, loyalSwahiliSalaampeaceArabicSanghacommunity, spiritual assemblyKhmer/PaliSansaruniverse, cosmosMongolianSaromquiet, calmKhmerSashadefender of mankindRussianSawyerwoodcutterEnglishSeluSamoan form of CyrusSamoanSelwynnefriend from the manor, good friendEnglish (variant of Selwyn)Sequoiagiant redwood treeCherokeeSetgelheart, mind, spiritMongolianShalomPeaceHebrewShaniMarvelous, wonderfulSwahiliShappared thunderSiouxShionAster flowerJapaneseShukuruGratitude, thanksSwahiliSihasinhopeNavajoSivornlion color, golden lionKhmerSokhempeaceful, tranquil placeKhmerSolsticesun standing stillLatinSoraSkyJapaneseSorleysummer wandererCelticSovanngoldKhmerSpinelbrilliant red or blue royal gemLatin (gemstone, 'thorn')SudiLuckSwahiliSylvanof the woods, forest spiritLatinTaiwoFirst-born of twinsYoruba/NigerianTallisforest, woodsFrench/EnglishTalwynfair brow, holy browCornishTamsintwinEnglishTeaganlittle poet, attractiveIrishTengersky, heavenMongolianTergelfull moonMongolianThandolwethuOur loveZulu
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