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English
6 visible names share this origin thread.
Style thread
Short
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152 names found
SLAVIC · BOY
Slavic form of John, meaning God is gracious.
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Meaning
Slavic form of John, meaning God is gracious.
Origin
slavic
Style
classic / biblical / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · GIRL
An English plant name taken from ivy, the evergreen vine.
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Meaning
An English plant name taken from ivy, the evergreen vine.
Origin
english
Style
nature / short / classic
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Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · BOY
Originally a medieval diminutive of John, though it may also have roots in the French Jacques.
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Meaning
Originally a medieval diminutive of John, though it may also have roots in the French Jacques.
Origin
english
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · BOY
The English form of the Latin Iacomus, derived from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, meaning supplanter or may God protect.
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Meaning
The English form of the Latin Iacomus, derived from the Hebrew Ya'aqov, meaning supplanter or may God protect.
Origin
english
Style
classic / biblical / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · BOY
An English form of Judas or Judah, ultimately from Hebrew meaning praised.
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Meaning
An English form of Judas or Judah, ultimately from Hebrew meaning praised.
Origin
english
Style
biblical / literary / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
JAPANESE · BOY
A Japanese given name that can be written with kanji such as 海, meaning sea or ocean, or other kai-read elements.
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Meaning
A Japanese given name that can be written with kanji such as 海, meaning sea or ocean, or other kai-read elements.
Origin
japanese
Style
modern / nature / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
PERSIAN · BOY
From Persian kīyān, associated with kings, great rulers, foundation, and pride.
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Meaning
From Persian kīyān, associated with kings, great rulers, foundation, and pride.
Origin
persian
Style
classic / short / literary
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Reviewed catalog name
HAWAIIAN · BOY
Brave, bold, or warrior; also the Hawaiian name of the koa tree.
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Meaning
Brave, bold, or warrior; also the Hawaiian name of the koa tree.
Origin
hawaiian
Style
nature / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
LATIN · BOY
From Latin leo, meaning lion.
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Meaning
From Latin leo, meaning lion.
Origin
latin
Style
classic / short
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IRISH · BOY
An Irish short form of William, from Germanic elements for will or desire and protection.
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Meaning
An Irish short form of William, from Germanic elements for will or desire and protection.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · GIRL
An English flower name taken directly from the lily.
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Meaning
An English flower name taken directly from the lily.
Origin
english
Style
classic / nature / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
FRENCH · BOY
From French Louis, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning famous in war.
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Meaning
From French Louis, ultimately from Germanic elements meaning famous in war.
Origin
french
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
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ITALIAN · BOY
Italian form of Lucas, from Greek Loukas, usually explained as from Lucania.
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Meaning
Italian form of Lucas, from Greek Loukas, usually explained as from Lucania.
Origin
italian
Style
classic / biblical / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
SPANISH · GIRL
Spanish form of Lucia, from the Latin Lucius family connected with light.
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Meaning
Spanish form of Lucia, from the Latin Lucius family connected with light.
Origin
spanish
Style
classic / short / elegant
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ENGLISH · GIRL
The English form of Lucia, derived from the Latin root lux meaning light.
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Meaning
The English form of Lucia, derived from the Latin root lux meaning light.
Origin
english
Style
classic / short / literary
Source
Reviewed catalog name
SLAVIC · BOY
Slavic form of Lucas or Luke, traditionally understood as man from Lucania.
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Meaning
Slavic form of Lucas or Luke, traditionally understood as man from Lucania.
Origin
slavic
Style
classic / biblical / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
LATIN · GIRL
Means the moon in Latin.
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Meaning
Means the moon in Latin.
Origin
latin
Style
classic / nature / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
GREEK · GIRL
A constellation name from Greek lyra, meaning lyre.
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Meaning
A constellation name from Greek lyra, meaning lyre.
Origin
greek
Style
literary / nature / short
Source
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GREEK · GIRL
A Greek mythological name borne by Maia, one of the Pleiades.
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Meaning
A Greek mythological name borne by Maia, one of the Pleiades.
Origin
greek
Style
literary / nature / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
THAI · GIRL
A Thai feminine name from มะลิ, jasmine; also tied to มาลี, flower.
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Meaning
A Thai feminine name from มะลิ, jasmine; also tied to มาลี, flower.
Origin
thai
Style
nature / short / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ARABIC · BOY
Means king in Arabic.
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Meaning
Means king in Arabic.
Origin
arabic
Style
classic / short
Source
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LATIN · BOY
As a short form of Maximilian or Maxim, Max links to Latin maximus, meaning greatest.
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Meaning
As a short form of Maximilian or Maxim, Max links to Latin maximus, meaning greatest.
Origin
latin
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
HINDI · GIRL
From Sanskrit māyā, meaning illusion, magic, or supernatural power.
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Meaning
From Sanskrit māyā, meaning illusion, magic, or supernatural power.
Origin
hindi
Style
classic / short / elegant
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SLAVIC · GIRL
From a Slavic mil- element meaning gracious or dear.
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Meaning
From a Slavic mil- element meaning gracious or dear.
Origin
slavic
Style
classic / short / elegant
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