Names That Mean Meaning

Jinthe is a Frisian name common in the Netherlands, but rarely seen beyond its borders.

A sort of Maisie-Hazel hybrid, likely influenced by the hit TV show The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. Actress Beverley Mitchell chose it for her daughter.

Morena Baccarin and Ben McKenzie used Laiz as the middle name for their daughter Frances in 2016.

A name found in 16th century marriage records, but still manages to sound like a modern, made-up elaboration of MERRY.

Common in the German-speaking region of Switzerland

An intriguing choice from the African country Eritrea. Sources say Betiel means "house of God." Betiel first appeared on the US charts in 2021, when it was given to five baby girls.

Regal Japanese name borne by the imperial Prince Toneri. In modern times, seen on moon-child Toneri Ōtsutsuki in the Naruto series.

A potential Avery alternative, with a nod to legendary fashion photographer Richard Avedon.

In Greek mythology, Nete was one of the Muses of the lyre. One of the lyre's seven notes is named for her.

A possible addition to the international Lil family of names, but having four L's in its four syllables makes it a bit of a tongue twister.

Xhelile may be the Albanian variation of Jalila — an Arabic name meaning "illustrious."

Along with Keilianys, Keylianis is a name found only in Puerto Rico. They may be variations of the Hawaiian name Keilani, meaning "heaven" or "glorious chief."

An obscure name from medieval Welsh literature (the surreal Arthurian tale The Dream of Rhonabwy). Like many Dyf- names, it may well come from a root meaning "water".

Hiam is best known as the name of Hiam Abbass — a Palestinian actress and director currently in Succession.

Dutch model Iekeliene Stange is a famous bearer of this one-of-a-kind name. Its meaning is unknown, but it may be a combo name formed from Ieke + the common suffix -liene.

Short but punchy — Ayyo would make a cool and unusual choice as -o ending boy names become more and more stylish.

Sip was recorded on the US Top 1000 a single year, 1885, when it was given to five baby boys. This may have been a clerical error from its use as a Chinese surname, which is traditionally written before given names.

Ajé is a goddess of wealth and prosperity worshipped in parts of Nigeria. "Aje wa a ta" is a phrase commonly used in parting, meaning "Aje you will".

An obscure Welsh saint for whom the village of Llanegryn, in north-west Wales, is named. His name is occasionally given to Welsh children.