May Names

A Hungarian name rarely heard outside its native culture.

Chance has risen far on the baby-naming charts, but Hazard has a considerably more dangerous edge. It was the middle name of famed US naval commander Oliver Hazard Perry.

Unusual and attractive name, might be worth considering if you're expecting twins.

Strong name from the Esan language of Nigeria, with a satisfyingly specific meaning for a child's place in the family.

A lively name often used to honor a deceased grandmother in Yoruba culture.

Pronounced sham-me, this color and word name is soft and appealing.

A cool and breezy nature name with a stylish sound, used by Volkswagen for one of its cars.

Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon may be a worthy namesake, but "poncey" is British slang for effeminate. An alternative might be Quintus, this name's Latin equivalent, or one of its variations.

With River and Ocean becoming mainstream, why not consider Sea?

Traditional Japanese name for the fifth-born son makes for a unique baby name in the West.

Delicate and lacy, with less emphasis on the jar syllable.

Roman statesman and Caesar rival whose name, like other classical choices, was occasionally used for enslaved people. The Pompeo version could rise again.

A perfect example of what a difference a single letter can make. Add an 'a' to the ho-hum Cathy and you have the old name for China, often used by such poets as Edna St. Vincent Millay and Ezra Pound.

Even if you're not planning on having five kids, Enu makes a cute name for a son or daughter.