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English
8 visible names share this origin thread.
Style thread
Short
24 visible names carry this style signal.
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152 names found
GREEK · GIRL
A short form of Greek-rooted names such as Cleopatra, connected with kleos, glory.
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Meaning
A short form of Greek-rooted names such as Cleopatra, connected with kleos, glory.
Origin
greek
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
IRISH · BOY
Lover of hounds.
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Meaning
Lover of hounds.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
GREEK · GIRL
A Latinized form of Greek Kore, meaning maiden.
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Meaning
A Latinized form of Greek Kore, meaning maiden.
Origin
greek
Style
classic / literary / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · GIRL
An English flower name from the word daisy, historically day’s eye.
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Meaning
An English flower name from the word daisy, historically day’s eye.
Origin
english
Style
nature / literary / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
WELSH · BOY
Kind or benevolent through Welsh Elisedd.
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Meaning
Kind or benevolent through Welsh Elisedd.
Origin
welsh
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · GIRL
A diminutive of Elizabeth, ultimately from Hebrew meaning my God is an oath.
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Meaning
A diminutive of Elizabeth, ultimately from Hebrew meaning my God is an oath.
Origin
english
Style
classic / short
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Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · GIRL
Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with ermen, meaning whole or universal.
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Meaning
Originally a short form of Germanic names beginning with ermen, meaning whole or universal.
Origin
english
Style
classic / short / literary
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ITALIAN · BOY
An Italian short form of names ending in -enzo; its older Germanic derivation is uncertain.
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Meaning
An Italian short form of names ending in -enzo; its older Germanic derivation is uncertain.
Origin
italian
Style
modern / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
FRENCH · GIRL
From Old French roots connected with being esteemed or loved.
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Meaning
From Old French roots connected with being esteemed or loved.
Origin
french
Style
short / literary / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
WELSH · BOY
Welsh form of John, meaning God is gracious.
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Meaning
Welsh form of John, meaning God is gracious.
Origin
welsh
Style
classic / biblical / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
HEBREW · BOY
Means help in Hebrew.
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Meaning
Means help in Hebrew.
Origin
hebrew
Style
biblical / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
LATIN · BOY
From Latin felix, meaning lucky or successful.
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Meaning
From Latin felix, meaning lucky or successful.
Origin
latin
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
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IRISH · BOY
An Old Irish and Anglicized form of Fionn, connected with fair or white.
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Meaning
An Old Irish and Anglicized form of Fionn, connected with fair or white.
Origin
irish
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · BOY
An English diminutive of Frederick, whose Old German source means peaceful ruler.
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Meaning
An English diminutive of Frederick, whose Old German source means peaceful ruler.
Origin
english
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
SCANDINAVIAN · GIRL
From Old Norse Freyja, meaning lady.
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Meaning
From Old Norse Freyja, meaning lady.
Origin
scandinavian
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classic / short / elegant
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Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · BOY
The English form of Georgios, from the Greek word georgos meaning farmer or earthworker.
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Meaning
The English form of Georgios, from the Greek word georgos meaning farmer or earthworker.
Origin
english
Style
classic / short
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Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · GIRL
Derived from the Latin gratia, referring to the grace of God, favored heavily by the Puritans.
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Meaning
Derived from the Latin gratia, referring to the grace of God, favored heavily by the Puritans.
Origin
english
Style
classic / short / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
JAPANESE · GIRL
A Japanese feminine name from hana, flower, often written 花 or 華, with other kanji combinations also possible.
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Meaning
A Japanese feminine name from hana, flower, often written 花 or 華, with other kanji combinations also possible.
Origin
japanese
Style
classic / nature / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · BOY
A medieval English form of Henry, from Germanic elements meaning home ruler.
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Meaning
A medieval English form of Henry, from Germanic elements meaning home ruler.
Origin
english
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classic / literary / short
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Reviewed catalog name
GERMAN · GIRL
A German diminutive of Adelheid, from Germanic elements connected with noble kind or noble status.
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Meaning
A German diminutive of Adelheid, from Germanic elements connected with noble kind or noble status.
Origin
german
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classic / literary / short
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Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · BOY
From the Germanic Heimirich, composed of elements meaning home or estate, and ruler or power.
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Meaning
From the Germanic Heimirich, composed of elements meaning home or estate, and ruler or power.
Origin
english
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
GERMAN · BOY
An Old German form of Hugh from a Germanic root meaning mind, heart, or spirit.
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Meaning
An Old German form of Hugh from a Germanic root meaning mind, heart, or spirit.
Origin
german
Style
classic / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
GREEK · GIRL
Means rainbow in Greek.
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Meaning
Means rainbow in Greek.
Origin
greek
Style
classic / nature / short
Source
Reviewed catalog name
SCOTTISH · GIRL
A Scottish place-derived name tied to Islay.
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Meaning
A Scottish place-derived name tied to Islay.
Origin
scottish
Style
nature / short / elegant
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