Names That Mean Protector, Defender, or Guardian

This unusual form of Alexandra might be seen and pronounced as a combination of Alex and Anne.

Possible Hayden alternative.

The name of a semi-legendary 5th century Frankish king. Handel's opera Faramondo is based on his life. Spelling variations include Faramond and Faramund.

Eastman is a solid, old-style Atlantic seaboard surname. But as a first name, we think Easton works better.

Sometimes heard in Scotland, where its heyday was in the times of Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott, here we would prefer the Germanic version, Wilhelmina, brought into the spotlight by the conniving character on "Ugly Betty."