Names That Mean Meaning

Iwabee Yuino is a character in the Naruto series. His name meaning may relate to rocks.

This name of a saint martyred in Cornwall makes an unusual choice with traditional roots.

Rumors abound about Waneta, which is a Canadian place name. Some say it's an Anglicization of Juanita, while others claim it's a Native American name. Interestingly, Waneta is a common name among the American Amish.

Calm and quiet character in Naruto. Jirobo may have a meaning related to monks.

A name of obscure origin, possibly meaning "flow down" or from edrydd, "narration, recital". If you're looking for an "Ed" name that's straighforward and accessible but virtually unknown, this is a contender.

One of the small number forenames used by the ancient Romans. Unlike Marcus, Lucius and Titus, this is not one that is popular in modern times; in fact, it's never been on the USA's baby name charts. In Roman times, Spurius became associated with a phrase meaning "born out of wedlock", and the English word "spurious" comes from this connection.

An obscure medieval saint's name with a smooth liquid sound. The Latin version is Andeolus.

Sanel is a short and sweet name commonly used in South Slavic countries.

Actor Henry Golding and his wife Liv Lo named their second daughter Florence Likan. She's named after Henry's mother, Margaret Likan Golding, who is of Iban ancestry. Likan likely has roots in Iban or Malay, although this is unconfirmed. Many sources also attribute Nepali origins to Likan.

A seventh-century Welsh poet about whom little more than his name is known.

The name of one of the 35 tribes of ancient Rome, virtually unknown in the modern world

An ancient Roman forename, particularly associated with the Claudian dynasty, whose origins are lost in the mists of time. Some Roman names have become newly popular recently, but this one has not made it to the modern baby name charts.

This name was historically given to Choctaw men.

This name was brought to the fore by acclaimed Chinese-American novelist and short story writer Gish Jen, whose birth name was Lillian.

A name given among the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.

As surname names for girls become more popular, we could see Catesby catching on among style-conscious parents. Bonus: it easily shortens to the girlish nickname Cate.

A deity in Berber (North African) and Greek mythology, Tinja or Tinjis was a Libyan queen and wife of King Antaeus.

In the same currently-popular style as Yareli and Yaretzi, this name is worn by Cuban-American boxer Yarisel Ramirez.