Names That Mean Meaning

Swiss psychologist Jean Piaget was one of the most influential names in his field, known for his theories on cognitive development in children. His surname has potential as a given name, perhaps for the child of a child psychologist.

Like Gandy, a rarely heard name (there was a seventies movie called Zandy's Bride) that has a lot more energy and charm than its commoner cousins Andy, Randy, and Sandy.

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

Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.

One way to set up a superiority complex in your child is to call your child Czar as American actor Rockmond Dunbar did in 2016.

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".

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

The Social Security Lists show this name to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an invented name created to honor William/Willard and a a female name ending in "-dine", or it may be an Anglicization of a Native American name). Either way, it has a willowy sweetness that deserves a comeback.

A popular boy name in Iceland, possibly related to the color maroon, or a short form of names starting with Mar-.

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

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.

Modern Dutch invention — the name of a 2013 science fiction movie and its lead character.

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.

Good choice for a baby born in a hopeful time.

Bearded, fusty name of great old Roman lyric poet; just what the bold vanguard baby namer might be looking for.

Narek became a given name in Armenia in the first century, inspired by Saint Gregory of Narek, also know as Grigor Narekatsi. He wrote the Book of Lamentations, an exemplar of mythical literature.

Aljaž was originally derived from a Slovene surname, of which the meaning is uncertain. A notable bearer is Aljaž Bedene, a Slovenian professional tennis player.

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

In Roman mythology, Amulius was a king of Alba Longa who ordered the death of his infant, twin grandnephews Romulus — eventual founder of Rome — and Remus.

An attractive, preppy English surname, the exact meaning of which is unknown. The ford component refers to a shallow part of a stream. Sed may be connected to the Middle English word sēd, relating to seeds, or perhaps the Proto-Indo-European root meaning "to sit."