Names That Mean Also
- Taja
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"to mention, to name"Description:
Soft, sultry resonance.
- Chazon
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"prophecy, revelation"Description:
This is one of several Hebrew names with the beginning syllable Chaz.
- Alamo
Origin:
Place-name, SpanishMeaning:
"poplar tree"Description:
The unique O-ending makes this name memorable, especially for someone with ties to Texas.
- Llew
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"lion, leader"Description:
Welsh for "lion", or a nickname for Llewelyn. Could make a cooler substitute for the blander Lou.
- Trinidad
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"holy trinity"Description:
Rhythmic name with both religious and geographical ties, commonly heard in Latin countries.
- Burgundy
Origin:
French place-name; also color nameDescription:
Ron Burgundy was Will Ferrell's fictional helmet-haired newsman, but this color name is much more suited to a girl.
- Zagora
Origin:
North African place-name; also SwahiliDescription:
If you're looking for an African place-name, this one belongs to the main town in eastern Morocco.
- Quirino
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"a spearman, a warrior"Description:
An adolescent boy might have problems with the first syllable.
- Iulia
Origin:
Romanian version of Latin JuliaMeaning:
"youthful"Description:
This spelling makes Julia worldly and distinctive. It is popular in Romania and Moldova, and might also be considered the Hawaiian form too, though Kulia is often used instead.
- Massai
Origin:
African tribe; also ItalianMeaning:
"owner of land and farms"Description:
Unusual name chosen for her son by actress Nia Long, who combined it with the even more unusual literary middle name, Zhivago.
- Oneida
Origin:
Native AmericanMeaning:
"long awaited"Description:
One of the few familiar Native_American choices, but now associated with several trade names.
- Ofira
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gold"Description:
Identified with a region famous for its gold, more commonly spelled Ophira.
- Buell
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"dwelling"Description:
The Dutch meaning (Buell is the Dutch occupational name for a hangman) is enough to keep most people away.
- Sinfoy
Origin:
Romani form of Cynthia, also spelled Sinfi
- Teton
Origin:
Native American, Sioux tribe; also western American place-nameDescription:
Rare and rugged, though one of the baby names with a lot of teasing potential.