Names That Mean Born

Evocative African choice.

A name given by the Traveller community in England to a child born when it is raining.

Ebo is a powerful African day name that can be used to fit its definition.

Might frequently be understood as "pilly." Can also be a short form of Pilar -- though the long form is better.

Jean is primed to rise again – particularly in the middle slot. So could Gene follow suit?

The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system (think Kofi Annan, whose name means born on a Friday).

One of the many gorgeous names originally used for children born on a specific day of the week, popular in West African culture. Effia is Akan in origin — the Akan people originate in southern Ghana and the Ivory Coast.

Tish for the twenty-first century.

Midcentury macramé-maker.

A Roman forename, and later family name, used for both sexes in ancient times (but more commonly men).

In an English-speaking country, stick with Eugenia.

A short and straightforward name for a springtime child.

After your first little Primo, you could always call the next Segundo -- though that's like naming them number one and number two.

Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.

Manius is one of the lesser-used Roman forenames, far less popular than Lucius, Marcus et al, both in ancient times and today. Its meaning is actually uncertain: another possible origin is from manes, deities of the underworld.

If you choose this name, it's not likely to be for the meaning.

A Zulu name given to a child who is planned be the last born, literally meaning "enough, sufficient".

Kavanagh, which can also be spelled Cavanagh, Cavenagh, Kavanaugh, and Cavanaugh, is one of the few traditional Irish surnames not to start with Mc or O'. Kavanagh relates to the name first Kevin or Caomhan. Early kings of Leinster bore the name Kavanagh.

A summertime baby name in Japan.

If you're looking for an Irish last name that moves beyond Casey and Cassidy, this one is pleasant sounding and worth considering. Kavanaugh, which can also be spelled Cavanagh, Cavenagh, Kavanagh, and Cavanaugh, is one of the few traditional Irish surnames not to start with Mc or O'. Kavanagh relates to the name first Kevin or Caomhan. Early kings of Leinster bore the name Kavanaugh.