Female and male names most popular since 1880 - page 658.
Cyntha
Rare and captivating Greek name derived from 'Kynthia,' meaning 'of Mount Cynthus,' where god Apollo was believed to have been born.
Davona
Captivating African female given name, originating from the Yoruba tribe of Nigeria where it means 'calm and peaceful'.
Deneice
Unique, American female name with no widely known origin or meaning, created by combining elements like "dene" (valley) and "-ice".
Deshay
Rare, elegant French name derived from "désespoir," meaning despair.
Emilyrose
English name derived from combining Emily (meaning "excellency") and Rose (symbolizing love), creating a captivating blend of classic charm and uniqueness.
Erleen
Elegant Irish name meaning "red-haired" in Gaelic, derived from the surname O'Ruaidh.
Feliz
Spanish origin and means "happy" or "joyful".
Fredrika
Swedish feminine form of Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
Ganesh
Sanskrit male given name meaning "Lord of the Group" or "Lord of Hosts," derived from "gana" (group) and "isha" (lord), deeply rooted in Hindu mythology as the elephant-headed god of wisdom and obstacle removal.
Kazandra
Captivating unisex name of unknown origin, popularized in the late 19th century and often associated with Greek mythology's prophetic Princess Cassandra.
Latressa
Uncommon American female given name, created as a combination of Latasha and Melissa. Its meaning, believed to be "born in the summer," is derived from possible associations with Latin and Italian words for side or flank and summer, respectively. Despite never being extremely popular, this unique and elegant name has been steadily used since gaining attention in the late 20th century in the United States.
Linzee
Rare and distinctive given name of unknown origin and uncertain meaning, with early uses dating back to mid-20th century United States.
Makenah
Rare yet beautiful Hebrew name derived from ancient Israel's city Makena near Jerusalem, associated with King David's conquests.
Malayla
Arabic name that translates to "angel," derived from the word "malak." It signifies purity, grace, and holiness, reflecting its Islamic cultural roots.
Margi
Rare, captivating female name of Hebrew origin, translating to 'lily', symbolizing purity and grace throughout Jewish tradition.
Muneeb
Arabic boy's name meaning "desired or wished for," derived from 'muna' meaning "to desire" or "to wish".
Natausha
Unique African name meaning "success" or "achievement" in Swahili.
Nikitha
Indian name derived from the Sanskrit word "Nikit," meaning "night" or "dark." It celebrates Vishnu's avatar Vamana ending darkness, symbolizing dawn's beginning.
Ninel
Hungarian name derived from "nine" and "-el," symbolizing completeness and wisdom, popularized by actress Ninel' Kurganskaya.
Peace
Igbo African name meaning 'peace', derived from the word "Omalicha".
Radiance
Captivating feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from 'radiant' and signifying brilliance and luminescence. Its roots trace back to ancient Rome where it was used to describe individuals perceived as shining with intelligence, beauty, or goodness. Today, while still uncommon, Radiance holds significant meaning across various cultures, often associated with positivity, warmth, and strength.
Ranell
Distinctive American given name derived from 'ranelle', meaning 'small bell', popularized by H. Rider Haggard's novel character. It evokes creativity and grace, and while rare in the U.S., offers uniqueness for parents seeking meaningful names.
Renleigh
Uncommon English name derived from Old English words "rēn" meaning "reign," and "lēah" signifying "woodland clearing." It translates to "king's woodland clearing.
Rhyland
Distinctive Welsh name that means "from the land of song" or "from the land of the great singer," signifying creativity and musical talent.
Sajan
Indian-origin name, specifically Punjabi, derived from 'Sajjan' meaning 'happy' or 'joyful', traditionally given to boys for good fortune.
Shellene
Rare American female name created by author Stephen King for his character Shelly McKillip in "Different Seasons". Its meaning, likely intended by King, is uncertain but may relate to 'shell' or 'shelter', or be a variant of Irish Sheila ('clever').
Traver
Uncommon American given name derived from the surname Travis, which has English and Scottish origins meaning 'crossroads' or 'strife'.
Wilbur
Wilbur, of English origin, means 'strong fortress' or 'powerful strength'.
Wrangler
Unique American given name derived from the English surname 'Wrangler', originally referring to cattle handlers in the western United States.
Yida
Hebrew name meaning "knowledge" or "to know," popular among Jewish communities since ancient times, associated with intelligence and wisdom.
Yunuen
Unique Mexican girls' name derived from Nahuatl, meaning "he/she dreams.
Zorian
Unique Slavic name meaning 'dawn' or 'morning', associated with fresh starts and hope, popular among Orthodox Christians due to Saint Zorian's martyrdom.
Alasha
Indian girl's name derived from Sanskrit 'Ala', meaning 'to rise' or 'ascend', signifying elevation and growth.
Alfretta
Uncommon Italian feminine given name derived from "alfredo," meaning "elf counsel." It was historically used by prominent Italian families to emphasize intelligence and good judgment.
Ambriel
Captivating Hebrew name created by William Blake, meaning "bitter" or "revolt", associated with intelligence and arts.
Andretta
Uncommon Italian given name derived from the Latin word 'andretta', meaning 'little oak tree'.
Angelgabriel
Rare, Hispanic-origin given name composed of 'Angel' and 'Gabriel', referring to angels.
Arelia
Unique Latin name meaning "lion-like", symbolizing strength and courage, first used in the Middle Ages, though rare today.
Ayane
Rare yet significant Japanese given name composed of two kanji characters: "Aya" meaning "colorful," and "Ne" translating to "sound." Together, they convey the interpretation of "harmonious colors" or "melodious colors." Though its history lacks extensive documentation due to rarity, Ayane has been used in Japan for centuries and was notably carried by a female poet from the Heian period. Today, Ayane gains international popularity, attributed partly to its aesthetic appeal and references in popular culture such as video games like Tecmo's Dead or Alive series featuring an Ayane character.
Ayasha
Captivating Hebrew name meaning "God will give", derived from the root verb "n-sh-a" signifying "to answer" or "to respond".