Greek Names

This name of an early Greek Christian philosopher comes wearing a robe and a long white beard.

Like Gandy, a rarely heard name (there was a seventies movie called Zandy's Bride) that has a lot more energy and charm than its commoner cousins Andy, Randy, and Sandy.

See ALEXIA.

Thảo is a unisex, though primarily feminine, name in Vietnam.

Aliz is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but its simplicity makes it a winner.

See CRISTIANA.

A Greek classic.

This spin on the "Alex" prefix was the 88th most popular girl name in Scotland in 1900.

Intriguing and unusual.

Lexus, an automotive newcomer, has recently entered the Top 1000 -- more because of its association, we fear, with the status symbol car than its relation to the name Alexis. If you love this name, do your child a favor and make it Alexis or at least spell it Lexis.

Xanthipe, also spelled Xanthippe, is the name of the wife of Socrates. Challenging for English speakers, it's also dramatic and alluring.

Philosopher who advocated the simple life. A classical choice that's almost unused as a baby name.