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Marrim
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Likely related to Miriam/Maryam. Associated meanings include 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or (from Hebrew roots) 'sea of bitterness' - exact meaning for Marrim is uncertain. |
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Girl |
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Oleta
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Rare/uncertain. Possibly 'little wave' (if derived from Spanish) or related to Aleta/Aletta ('winged'); no single established meaning. |
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Girl |
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Oryc
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Uncertain; possibly 'eternal ruler' if linked to Eric, or inspired by 'antelope' if from oryx |
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Boy |
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Pemphredo
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Name of one of the Sirens in Greek mythology; precise etymology and literal meaning are uncertain. |
Greek |
Girl |
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Pheredin
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Uncertain; possibly 'spear-man' or 'legendary hero' (if Welsh), or associated with the Persian hero Fereydun |
Persian |
Boy |
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Reniah
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Uncertain/modern coinage. May be associated with 'queen' or 'to gaze' (if linked to Rania) or interpreted with '-iah' as a reference to God; overall meaning varies by intended derivation. |
English |
Girl |
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Annawan
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Uncertain. Historically the name of a 17th‑century Wampanoag/Pocasset leader; exact Algonquian meaning is not well documented. |
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Boy |
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Araunah
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Uncertain - a biblical personal name often equated with Ornan; exact Hebrew meaning is disputed or unclear. |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Arphaxad
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Uncertain - traditionally rendered as 'healer' or interpreted variously (e.g., 'healer of the land' or 'rapid increase') |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Bedyw
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Associated with the Arthurian knight Bedivere (Welsh Bedwyr); exact original meaning is uncertain. |
Welsh |
Boy |
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Faodhagan
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Uncertain - likely a Gaelic diminutive or regional/archaic variant; exact meaning not well attested |
Irish |
Boy |
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Halfon
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Uncertain - originally a family/surname with no widely attested literal given-name meaning |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Hastan
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Uncertain. Possible meanings include Persian root related to 'to be/existence', or connection to Sanskrit roots (hasti/hastin) meaning 'elephant' or related to 'hand'; may also be an invented name without an established traditional meaning. |
Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Andora
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Possibly 'gift' (from Dora) or 'from Andorra' - generally interpreted as a feminine name of uncertain origin. |
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Girl |
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Baïz
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Uncertain; possibly "white" (if from Arabic) or a surname-derived/patronymic origin (if related to Báez) |
Spanish |
Unisex |
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Bimlesh
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Likely 'lord' or 'ruler' - '-lesh' from Sanskrit īśa/īsh meaning 'lord'; prefix 'Bim-' is uncertain but sometimes linked to 'Bhim' (strong) or 'Vim' (power/beauty), so often interpreted as 'strong/powerful lord'. |
Indian |
Boy |
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Kirena
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Uncertain; possibly 'sovereign' (from Cyrene) or 'ray/beam of light' (from Keren/Kirana) |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Lethiah
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Uncertain; likely combines an unknown root with the Hebrew element '-iah' meaning 'Yahweh' (God), so roughly 'God is ...' or 'belonging to God.' |
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Girl |
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Dremiel
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Derived from Remiel/Ramiel - commonly interpreted as 'Thunder of God' or 'Mercy of God' (meaning uncertain) |
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Boy |
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Melvan
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uncertain; often treated as a variant of Melvin (associated with meanings like 'chief's servant' or from 'mel' = 'honey' in Celtic contexts) |
Welsh |
Boy |
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Mycke
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If from Michael: 'Who is like God.' If from Maria/Mieke: related to Maria, traditionally variously rendered as 'sea of bitterness' or 'beloved' (origins uncertain). |
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Unisex |
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Naarai
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Likely linked to Sanskrit Nārāyaṇa (a name of Vishnu; sense: protector/refuge or divine name) or to Hebrew na'ari ('my youth'/'young one'); exact origin uncertain. |
Hebrew, Sanskrit |
Boy |
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Jerriel
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A modern coinage invoking the Hebrew element '-el' (God); roughly 'Jerry of God' or 'Godly Jerry' - exact traditional meaning uncertain. |
English |
Boy |
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Oletah
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Uncertain - typically treated as a rare variant of Oleta/Oletha; meanings vary by proposed root (sometimes linked to 'olive' or interpreted as a diminutive), overall meaning unclear. |
English |
Girl |
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Oryck
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Likely "eternal ruler" if derived from Eric/Erik; otherwise meaning is uncertain/modern. |
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Boy |
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Pemton
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From Pem's settlement - essentially 'Pem's town' or 'hill/enclosure town' (interpretation uncertain). |
English |
Boy |
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Piktan
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No established meaning; uncertain. Could be a coined name without etymological history. |
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Unisex |
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Konate
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A Mandé clan or family name indicating lineage; exact literal meaning is uncertain |
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Boy |
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Samala
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Meaning uncertain; often interpreted as related to 'Sama' (sky/heaven/peace) or as a variant of names conveying protection/peace - generally given the sense 'peaceful' or 'protected'. |
Indian |
Girl |
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Miryamne
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Variant of Miriam; etymology uncertain - commonly rendered as 'bitterness' or interpreted as 'beloved/wished-for child.' |
Hebrew |
Girl |
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Neilly
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Generally interpreted as "champion"; older sources also suggest meanings like "cloud" or "passionate" (etymology uncertain). |
Irish, Scottish Gaelic |
Boy |
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Annawon
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Likely of Algonquian origin; exact meaning uncertain - historically the name of a Wampanoag sachem |
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Boy |
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Birtle
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Toponymic surname from a place called Birtle; likely from Old English elements referring to a clearing or birch/bright feature (exact meaning uncertain). |
English |
Boy |
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Danarra
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uncertain - likely linked to Dana ('wise') or a feminine elaboration of names like Daniel/Dana |
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Girl |
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Gamlyn
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Likely derived from Old Norse/Old English 'Gamel' meaning 'old' or composed from Welsh elements ('cam' = crooked, 'llyn/lyn' = lake); exact meaning uncertain |
English |
Unisex |
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Hekli
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Probably connected to the Icelandic volcano name Hekla; often interpreted as 'hooded' or 'covered' (origins uncertain). |
Norse |
Girl |
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Iuitl
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Uncertain - not well documented; may derive from Nahuatl elements but exact translation is unknown |
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Carson
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Originally a surname meaning 'son of Carr' - 'Carr' possibly meaning 'marsh-dweller' or 'rock' (etymology uncertain) |
Scottish |
Boy |
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Kushaiah
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Contains the theophoric suffix -iah (Yahweh); overall meaning roughly 'Yahweh is ...' - exact first element (Kusha-) is uncertain. |
Hebrew |
Boy |
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Edes
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Possibly 'wealth/fortune' (if from Old English 'ead') or 'sweet' (if from Hungarian 'édes'); overall meaning uncertain |
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Unisex |
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Mallolwch
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Meaning unknown or undocumented; possibly of Welsh origin but etymology is uncertain. |
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Melveena
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Uncertain; probably derives from Melvin/Malvina roots and is variously associated with meanings like 'chief' or 'honey' depending on the root interpreted |
English, Scottish |
Girl |
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Mert-Sekert
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'Mert' = brave, manly, honest; 'Sekert' = uncertain/invented element - overall a compound name emphasizing the 'Mert' meaning. |
Turkish |
Boy |
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Jumaun
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Possibly 'pearl' (from Arabic 'Jumana') or 'born on Friday' (from 'Juma'); meaning uncertain |
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Boy |
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Oryen
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Uncertain - possibly 'pine tree' (from Oren) or associated with the mythological hunter/constellation (Orion) |
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Unisex |
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Samale
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Uncertain; possibly related to 'Sama' meaning 'sky'/'heaven' or conveying tranquility; may also appear as a family/tribal name in some East African contexts |
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Unisex |
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Odira
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Not well documented. Informal sources sometimes interpret it as 'one who guides' or 'leader' (uncertain) |
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Girl |
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Quaiden
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Modern name with uncertain meaning; likely 'descendant/son' (from surname Quaid) or a stylistic variant of Kaden - no single established meaning |
English |
Boy |
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Talmage
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Surname turned given name; original meaning uncertain |
English |
Boy |
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Treysa
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Probably derived from Teresa - commonly interpreted as 'harvester' or 'to harvest' (etymology uncertain). |
Spanish |
Girl |
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