Names That Mean Possibly
Share
Copy link
- Stellan
Origin:
Swedish, meaning unknown, possibly "calm"Meaning:
"calm"Description:
Stellan is a strong, attractive, Scandinavian possible up-and-comer, known through actor Stellan Skarsgard, and his namesake, the son of Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany. Its trendy 'an' ending and the similarity in sound to the popular Kellen/Kellan make it all the more accessible.
- Thaddeus
Origin:
Aramaic, meaning unclear, possibly from TheodoreMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Thaddeus, a distinguished, long-neglected name, has several areas of appeal: a solid New Testament legacy, a nice antique feel, and the choice of several more modern nicknames and international variations.
- Titus
Origin:
Latin, meaning unknown, possibly "title of honour"Meaning:
"title of honour"Description:
Titus, once seen as a slightly forbidding Roman, New Testament, and Shakespearean name, was brought back to contemporary life in the USA by the TV series Titus 2000, increasing in popularity along with other revived ancient names like Linus and Silas.
- Gael
Origin:
BretonMeaning:
"Gaelic"Description:
This cross-cultural name, found in Wales, Brittany, and Spain, is a surprise star in the U.S. in recent years, largely thanks to actor Gael Garcia Bernal. It's especially popular in Texas.
- Aelin
Origin:
Literary name, possibly inspired by Turkish or IrishMeaning:
"moon, light or desired"Description:
This character name from the Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas has an ancient appeal, even though it seems to be a modern coinage. It may have been inspired by similar sounding names, like the Turkish Aylin ("of the moon") or the Irish Eileen, a form of Helen or Aveline.
- Declan
Origin:
Irish, meaning unknown, possibly "man of prayer"Meaning:
"man of prayer"Description:
The increasingly popular Irish boys' name Declan is crossing into the girls' column now as well, used for over 50 baby girls in the US last year.
- Rylan
Origin:
English and IrishMeaning:
"rye land"Description:
A unisex name, Rylan plays on many popular baby names, including Ryan and Riley. For boys, the trendy Rylan is in the US Top 500, while for girls, it fell out of Top 1000 in 2023, having been a regular feature since 2009.
- Allaire
Origin:
French surname, possibly meaning "cheerful"Meaning:
"cheerful"Description:
Allaire, a last name in France. could make a first, with its light and airy feel.
- Savion
Origin:
Modern invented name, possibly derived from XavierDescription:
Has lots of energy, perhaps due to its association with top tap dancer Savion Glover.
- Cellan
Origin:
Welsh place name, possibly "little cell"Meaning:
"little cell"Description:
An attractive alternative spelling to Kellan, but the authentic Welsh "ll" sound may be hard to come by outside Wales.
- Eilwen
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"white brow"Description:
A little bit Isla, a little bit Elowen. Also the Kentucky-based heroine of a 2018 novel by Gwen Kaelin.
- Velma
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"will helmet"Description:
Velma likely originated as a phonetic spelling of the German name Wilma, itself derived from Wilhelmina. Velma Dinkley is a smart, if nerdy, character in Scooby Doo.
- Avu
Origin:
Tamil, possibly "gift of God"Meaning:
"gift of God"Description:
An appealing Hindi name borne by Mindy Kahling's architect father Avu Chokalingam. She bestowed it on her son Spencer as a middle name in 2020.
- Thaddeus
Origin:
Aramaic, meaning unclear, possibly from TheodoreMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
Very rarely used for girls, but New York socialite Kelly Bensimon and photographer Gilles Bensimon gave it to their youngest daughter in 2000.
- Zemfira
Origin:
Unclear - possibly Greek or RomaniDescription:
The name of the tragic heroine of Alexander Pushkin's narrative poem The Gypsies, which has been adapted into several dozen ballets and operas. It may also have inspired Prosper Mérimée's novella Carmen, on which the famous opera of the same name was based.
- Anoma
Origin:
Unknown possibly Sanskrit "illustrious"Meaning:
"illustrious"Description:
Anoma is name occasionally seen in Sri Lanka, India and Thailand. Its meaning is unknown but likely related to the word meaning "illustrious". It is a name that could easily work in English-speaking countries.
- Titia
Origin:
Latin, feminine form of Titus, possibly "title of honor"Meaning:
"title of honor"
- Delysia
Origin:
Unknown possibly LatinMeaning:
"delight"Description:
Delysia has twice been used as a stage name. The first time (in real life) by fin-de-siecle French actress Alice Delysia; the second time (in the movies) by the character played by Amy Adams in "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day". It is a soft, romantic name which is reminiscent of elyssium and Elissa.
- Paley
Origin:
English, possibly originated as a nickname for pale eyesDescription:
Strong, friendly surname choice, à la Bailey.
- Rowella
Origin:
Fictional name, possibly CornishDescription:
A character in Winston Graham's Poldark series of historical novels set in Cornwall around the turn of the 19th century. Rowella is the rebellious sister of Morwenna Chynoweth, and the lover of her sister's odious husband Osborne Whitworth. She is played by Esme Coy in the recent BBC adaptation. The origins of the name are unclear, but Rowella's fashionable ending could make it the perfect stands-out-fits-in choice.