Names That Mean Meaning

In Greek mythology, Nomia was a nymph and companion of Callisto.

Variation of Dashiell.

A rare name that rose briefly in the trail of Donna. Tonna has Choctaw roots.

Surname-sounding unisex cousin of Peyton is gaining in popularity, especially for girls.

An obscure medieval saint’s name which nevertheless sounds pretty on-trend right now: a softer alternative to Matilda, perhaps. If you're searching for Spanish names for girls, this can make an unusual but usable choice.

A popular name in Belgium, made famous by model Cilou Annys.

A feminine name in Choctaw culture.

An ancient Roman family name, best known from the orator and author Marcus Tullius Cicero.

Jinte has a messy origin story, making it pretty much impossible to discern the true meaning of the name. It originally derives from the (mostly-male) unisex name Jinne. Jinne either comes from Ine, the Dutch variation of Ina (a derivative of any name ending in -ina), or Ene, a Dutch variation of Anne or Henrika.

A common Chinese surname that made the Top 1000 in 1881.

An upbeat English word name with a Puritanical feel, famously borne by Zulu king Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu, who reigned for over 50 years until his death in 2021.

Carries a different meaning in American English. You may also like Sootima.

An elaborate way to get to Cleo, rooted in Greek mythology. Cleocharia was a water nymph married to King Lelex of Laconia.

British singer-songwriter Jacob Taio Cruz dropped his first name, and has put his unusual middle on the map.

Name kids will relate to the space adventure book and family film of that name.

A name from the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Alabama.

Onnolee is a name immortalized in American legend. She was the last surviving member of the Munsee tribe of Native Americans, native to the Finger Lakes region of New York. In the 14th century, Onnolee was captured by Mickinac, the leader of the Mengnee tribe who slaughtered the Munsees. She stole an unsuspecting Mickinac's knife from his sheath and stabbed him in the heart before fleeing and jumping to her death. Onnolee's ghost is said to haunt the region.

Apparently a smoosh of Isabel and Mara, this name is used in Brazil, but very rare in the USA. For parents looking for alternatives to Isabella and Isadora, it could be an undiscovered gem.

A masculine name in Choctaw culture.

Similar to the Turkish name Bilge (Bil-jeh), which has the same meaning.