Names That Mean Meaning

Possibly a variation of Raffaelle — one that is very fun to say.

Sulola is a rhythmic Nigerian name chosen as a middle name for Heidi Klum and Seal's daughter Lou, reflecting Seal's Nigerian roots. It's pretty and accessible enough, with its relation to Lola, to cross cultural lines. It's one of several African names introduced to the wider world by celebrities.

It is speculated that this name may derive from Esperanza.

Rainara — and variations such as Raynara — is a uniquely Brazilian name with mysterious origins. It may derive from the Germanic name Reynard, meaning "powerful advice".

A spelling variation of the uniquely Brazilian name Rainara. Raynara Negrine is an up-and-coming Brazilian model.

Foch made the Top 1000 in 1918, the year the Allied Powers declare victory in WWI. Ferdinand Foch was the Supreme Allied Commander, whose efforts led to triumph in 1918. That year, 58 sets of parents chose his surname for their sons.

Akycha is a solar goddess in Inuit culture.

A unique Puerto Rican choice, sitting just outside the territory's Top 100.

This unique name is best known as that of Angolan model Blésnya Minher.

This rare name makes the charts in Switzerland, and is worn by TV and radio presenter Bigna Silberschmidt. It is thought to be a variation of the Swiss name Binia, which itself is of unknown origins, but may be a short form of Sabina.

A word that could conceivably be used as a name.

The exact meaning of this ancient Judeo-Italian name — and the related surname and place name, Fiesch — has been lost to history. It may be related to the Yiddish name Fishel, meaning "little fish".

An Ancient Greek name now common in Brazil in the Laís form. Two notable Ancient Greek courtesans were named Laïs, along with a first-century midwife.

This could make a sizzly Latinate namesake for Aunt Linda.

Nyagua is a uniquely South Sudanese girl name. Its exact meaning is uncertain, but colloquially, consensus is that Nyagua means "beautiful girl". A well-known bearer is model Nyagua Ruea.

Apronia was the name of a German saint from the 6th century that is virtually unheard of today.

A surname-sounding Armenian name that might not make a very smooth transition into American culture.