Names That Mean Wise

Unusual Arabic name with an inspiring meaning for a baby girl.

Nuha is an Arabic name meaning wise, and also a name from Semitic mythology of unknown origin, belonging to an ancient sun goddess.

Ramund is a sleeker variant or close relative of Raymond, borne by the eponymous hero of a Danish folk song dating back to the Middle Ages.

Sheenan updates the longtime Irish favorite Shannon, which ranked in the US Top 100 through much of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s. Shanon fell off the Top 1000 about ten years ago, but Sheenan is a worthy substitute. You might also consider it a form of Sheena, itself a form of Jane or John, with the meaning "God is gracious".

Frode might be too close to Frodo—the famed hobbit from The Lord of the Rings—for comfort. Both are derived from the same source.

Alve is rising up the ranks in Sweden, but neither it nor Alf will be featured on American birth certificates anytime soon.

Kendall is on the decline, but Kendry is a fresh and rare alternative. It is a traditionally masculine name in Madagascar.

More out of style than Raymond.