Thanksgiving Names

This Puritan virtue name may be unstylish, but it is also sympathetic and appealing in these largely uncomfortable times.

Shaquille O'Neal came almost as close as he could to a Junior when he selected this name for his son.

A common name for orange-colored cats. Fun fact: the word pumpkin is derived from the Greek pepōn, translating to "large melon."

A warm and positive English word name, used by the Puritans for both sexes but now given to only around a dozen baby girls each year.

A favorite in Brazil, with the z adding extra zest.

One of the more unusual nature names, Maize is given to a dozen or so boys and girls each year and is almost completely unisex in terms of usage. Disclaimer: potential for "corny" jokes.

Gracious African choice.

An romantic Puritan virtue name that elaborates on the already-amorous Love.

Forget Patience and Charity: Here's a Colonial name (and sentiment) that seems perfect for modern times.

One Puritan virtue name unlikely to thrive in the 21st century.

A cool spiritual word name à la Psalm.

The given name of Conocotocko II, or Standing Turkey, a Cherokee chief in the 18th century. He advised the tribe to go to war against the then-colonies of South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia.

Believe it or not, Prudence is on the rise for girls in both the US and UK. Could Prudent be next?

A pleasant seasonal name.

A strong and unusual Somali name with a great meaning.

Unisex name with a gracious meaning, most often used in Zimbabwe.

Best known as the name of a Pilgrim aboard the Mayflower.

One of the less common names that came over on the Mayflower, albeit, one with modern potential.