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'''Acer'''. English. Modern. Meaning "maple tree" in Latin.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 31.</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, modern, nature, plants, smart, science, two syllables | '''Acer'''. English. Modern. Meaning "maple tree" in Latin.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 31.</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, modern, nature, plants, smart, science, two syllables | ||
'''Achcauhtli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "leader."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables | '''Achcauhtli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "leader."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables | ||
'''Aconite'''. English. Modern. Meaning "The poisonous or medicinal herb wolfsbane."<ref name="llewellyn32">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 32.</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, gothic, magic, modern, nature, plants, three syllables | '''Aconite'''. English. Modern. Meaning "The poisonous or medicinal herb wolfsbane."<ref name="llewellyn32">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 32.</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, gothic, magic, mystical, modern, nature, plants, three syllables | ||
'''Acorn'''. English. Modern. Meaning "Nut of the oak tree."<ref name="llewellyn32" /> Keywords: cute, earth, extraordinary, nature, plants, two syllables | '''Acorn'''. English. Modern. Meaning "Nut of the oak tree."<ref name="llewellyn32" /> Keywords: cute, earth, extraordinary, nature, plants, two syllables | ||
'''Acotas'''. Native American, Blackfoot. Meaning "Group of horses."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Acotas</ref> Keywords: animals, extraordinary, mammals, three syllables | '''Acotas'''. Native American, Blackfoot. Meaning "Group of horses."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Acotas</ref> Keywords: animals, extraordinary, mammals, three syllables | ||
'''Adair'''. 1. English, Scottish. From the place name, meaning "Shallow place in a river near oaks."<ref>http://nameberry.com/babyname/Adair/girl</ref> 2. English. From the family name Adair, meaning "Son of Daire," itself meaning "Oak."<ref name="llewellyn32" /> 3. English. From the English surname Adair, from the English given name Edgar,<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adair</ref> meaning "Wealth spear" in Old English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/edgar</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,145 people with this name, used as a masculine name 50% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIAH/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, neutral inclined, places, two syllables, uncommon | '''Adair'''. 1. English, Scottish. From the place name, meaning "Shallow place in a river near oaks."<ref>http://nameberry.com/babyname/Adair/girl</ref> 2. English. From the family name Adair, meaning "Son of Daire," itself meaning "Oak."<ref name="llewellyn32" /> 3. English. From the English surname Adair, from the English given name Edgar,<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adair</ref> meaning "Wealth spear" in Old English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/edgar</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,145 people with this name, used as a masculine name 50% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIAH/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, neutral inclined, places, plants, two syllables, uncommon | ||
'''Addie'''. "Pet-form of names such as Addison, Ada, Adelaide, Adam, and Adrian." Late 19th century variant: '''Addy'''.<ref name="llewellyn33">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 33.</ref> 1. English. Pet form of feminine Adelaide. Meaning "noble sort." Feminine. 2. Hebrew. Pet form of masculine Adam, meaning "earth" or "red." 3. Hebrew. Variant spelling of unisex Adi.<ref name="2knames" /> Historically, this has been a neutral name, but it has become almost exclusively feminine. US SSA data shows about 14,655 people with this name, used as a feminine name 98% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDIE/index.html</ref> Keywords: common, cute, feminine inclined, two syllables. Notable nonbinary characters in fiction with this name include Addie in the dating sim ''The Office Type''.<ref>[https://www.heavythoughtstudios.com/projects/ Heavy Thought Studios - Projects]</ref> | '''Addie'''. "Pet-form of names such as Addison, Ada, Adelaide, Adam, and Adrian." Late 19th century variant: '''Addy'''.<ref name="llewellyn33">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 33.</ref> 1. English. Pet form of feminine Adelaide. Meaning "noble sort." Feminine. 2. Hebrew. Pet form of masculine Adam, meaning "earth" or "red." 3. Hebrew. Variant spelling of unisex Adi.<ref name="2knames" /> Historically, this has been a neutral name, but it has become almost exclusively feminine. US SSA data shows about 14,655 people with this name, used as a feminine name 98% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDIE/index.html</ref> Keywords: common, cute, feminine inclined, two syllables. Notable nonbinary characters in fiction with this name include Addie in the dating sim ''The Office Type''.<ref>[https://www.heavythoughtstudios.com/projects/ Heavy Thought Studios - Projects]</ref> | ||
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'''Aderyn'''. Welsh. Meaning "Bird." Late 19th century variant: '''Deryn'''.<ref name="llewellyn33" /> Keywords: air, animals, birds, extraordinary, three syllables, two syllables | '''Aderyn'''. Welsh. Meaning "Bird." Late 19th century variant: '''Deryn'''.<ref name="llewellyn33" /> Keywords: air, animals, birds, extraordinary, three syllables, two syllables | ||
'''Adi''' (עֲדִי). Hebrew. Meaning "Jewel," "Ornament," or "Witness" in Hebrew.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adi-1</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 1,098 people with this name, used as a feminine name 62% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADI/index.html</ref> Keywords: | '''Adi''' (עֲדִי). Hebrew. Meaning "Jewel," "Ornament," or "Witness" in Hebrew.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adi-1</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 1,098 people with this name, used as a feminine name 62% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADI/index.html</ref> Keywords: beauty, neutral inclined, treasure, two syllables, uncommon | ||
'''Adilet''' (Адилет). Kyrgyz. Meaning "Justice" in Kyrgyz.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adilet</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, heroism, three syllables, virtue | '''Adilet''' (Адилет). Kyrgyz. Meaning "Justice" in Kyrgyz.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adilet</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, heroism, three syllables, virtue | ||
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'''Adler'''. English. Meaning "Eagle" in German.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Adler</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adler/submitted</ref> Keywords: air, animal, bird, extraordinary, heroism, nature | '''Adler'''. English. Meaning "Eagle" in German.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Adler</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adler/submitted</ref> Keywords: air, animal, bird, extraordinary, heroism, nature | ||
'''Adoeete'''. Native American, Ga'igwu (Kiowa). Meaning "Big tree."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Adoeete</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, forest, nature, plant | '''Adoeete'''. Native American, Ga'igwu (Kiowa). Meaning "Big tree."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Adoeete</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, forest, nature, plant | ||
'''Aeon'''. From Greek, meaning "A long age; eternity; an immeasurable period of time." In Greek mythology, it was another name of the god of time, Chronos. In Gnosticism, it was the name of a type of a spiritual entity, an emanation from the Godhead. The original spelling was '''Æon'''. Another variant is '''Eon'''.<ref name="llewellyn36">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 36.</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ae32on/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 100 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, gothic, mythology, mysterious, mystical, neutral inclined, time, two syllables | '''Aeon'''. From Greek, meaning "A long age; eternity; an immeasurable period of time." In Greek mythology, it was another name of the god of time, Chronos. In Gnosticism, it was the name of a type of a spiritual entity, an emanation from the Godhead. The original spelling was '''Æon'''. Another variant is '''Eon'''.<ref name="llewellyn36">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 36.</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ae32on/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 100 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, gothic, mythology, mysterious, mystical, neutral inclined, time, two syllables | ||
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'''Aeron'''. 1. Welsh. Gender neutral form of the Celtic name Agrona, the name of a war goddess in Welsh mythology who was portrayed as masculine. Meaning "carnage, slaughter."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/aeron/</ref><ref name="2knames" /> 2. Welsh. From the place name, River Aeron in Wales. Meaning "Berry."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aeron</ref> US SSA data shows about 541 people with this name, used as a masculine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: mythology, masculine inclined, rare, two syllables, war | '''Aeron'''. 1. Welsh. Gender neutral form of the Celtic name Agrona, the name of a war goddess in Welsh mythology who was portrayed as masculine. Meaning "carnage, slaughter."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/aeron/</ref><ref name="2knames" /> 2. Welsh. From the place name, River Aeron in Wales. Meaning "Berry."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aeron</ref> US SSA data shows about 541 people with this name, used as a masculine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: mythology, masculine inclined, rare, two syllables, war | ||
'''Aestival'''. English. From Latin, meaning "Of summer." Variant: '''Estival'''.<ref name="llewellyn36" /> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables | '''Aestival'''. English. From Latin, meaning "Of summer." Variant: '''Estival'''.<ref name="llewellyn36" /> Keywords: extraordinary, light-hearted, three syllables | ||
'''Aether'''. From Greek, meaning "The classical fifth element in alchemy." Ancient and medieval scholars believed the fifth element was an invisible, non-material substance. It is strictly mythological. They hypothesized it might exist in order to explain phenomena that were not fully explained by other classical four elements of fire, air, water, and earth. Aether was also the name of the Greek god of the upper sky. In the 19th century, the word aether came to represent the substance in higher levels of spiritual existence in contemporary studies of the paranormal and in the religion of Theosophy. It has also been the name of a poisonous chemical. Variants: '''Æther''', '''Aither''', '''Ether'''.<ref name="llewellyn36" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aether/submitted</ref> Keywords: chemistry, extraordinary, gothic, magic, mystical, science, spirituality, two syllables | '''Aether'''. From Greek, meaning "The classical fifth element in alchemy." Ancient and medieval scholars believed the fifth element was an invisible, non-material substance. It is strictly mythological. They hypothesized it might exist in order to explain phenomena that were not fully explained by other classical four elements of fire, air, water, and earth. Aether was also the name of the Greek god of the upper sky. In the 19th century, the word aether came to represent the substance in higher levels of spiritual existence in contemporary studies of the paranormal and in the religion of Theosophy. It has also been the name of a poisonous chemical. Variants: '''Æther''', '''Aither''', '''Ether'''.<ref name="llewellyn36" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aether/submitted</ref> Keywords: chemistry, extraordinary, gothic, magic, mystical, science, spirituality, two syllables | ||
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'''Agam''' (אֲגַם). Hebrew. Meaning "Lake."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/agam</ref> US SSA data shows about 163 people with this name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: nature, neutral inclined, very rare, water | '''Agam''' (אֲגַם). Hebrew. Meaning "Lake."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/agam</ref> US SSA data shows about 163 people with this name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: nature, neutral inclined, very rare, water | ||
'''Agrimony'''. English. Modern. Meaning the medicinal herb of the same name.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 38.</ref> Keywords: healing, four syllables, mystical, plants | '''Agrimony'''. English. Modern. Meaning the medicinal herb of the same name.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 38.</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, healing, four syllables, mystical, plants | ||
'''Agrippa'''. 1. Roman. Latin form of the Greek name. Meaning "Wild horse." In the Christian Bible, this was the name of a wicked king. It was also the name of a Roman general. Traditionally masculine. 2. (Агриппа). Russian. Based on the same Greek name, but used as a feminine name.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/agrippa</ref> Keywords: animals, Biblical, extraordinary, gothic, nature, three syllables | '''Agrippa'''. 1. Roman. Latin form of the Greek name. Meaning "Wild horse." In the Christian Bible, this was the name of a wicked king. It was also the name of a Roman general. Traditionally masculine. 2. (Агриппа). Russian. Based on the same Greek name, but used as a feminine name.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/agrippa</ref> Keywords: animals, Biblical, extraordinary, gothic, nature, three syllables | ||
'''Ahmoua'''. Native American, Sac and Fox Nation. Meaning "whale."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ahmoua</ref> Keywords: animals, extraordinary, nature, sea | '''Ahmoua'''. Native American, Sac and Fox Nation. Meaning "whale."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ahmoua</ref> Keywords: animals, extraordinary, nature, sea, water | ||
'''Ahsan''' (আহসান). Hindi form of Persian gender neutral name Ehsan. Meaning "compassion."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, peace, two syllables, virtue | '''Ahsan''' (আহসান). Hindi form of Persian gender neutral name Ehsan. Meaning "compassion."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, peace, two syllables, virtue | ||
'''Ahuiliztli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "joy."<ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ahuiliztli/submitted</ref> Keywords: emotions, extraordinary, happiness, peace | '''Ahuiliztli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "joy."<ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ahuiliztli/submitted</ref> Keywords: emotions, extraordinary, happiness, peace | ||
'''Aibhne'''. Irish. From Irish ''abhainn'', meaning "River." Also, a form of the name '''Eveny'''<ref>[https://www.libraryireland.com/names/men/aibhne-eveny.php]</ref>, meaning "archer." Also anglicized as '''Aveny'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aibhne/submitted</ref> Keywords: extraordinary | '''Aibhne'''. Irish. From Irish ''abhainn'', meaning "River." Also, a form of the name '''Eveny'''<ref>[https://www.libraryireland.com/names/men/aibhne-eveny.php]</ref>, meaning "archer." Also anglicized as '''Aveny'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aibhne/submitted</ref> Keywords: extraordinary | ||
'''Aiken'''. English. Meaning "Made of oak; oaken." Also a variant of the masculine name Adam.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Aiken/m</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, nature, tree | '''Aiken'''. English. Meaning "Made of oak; oaken." Also a variant of the masculine name Adam.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Aiken/m</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, nature, tree, plants | ||
'''Ailbhe'''. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "White" in old Irish. Notable legendary figures with this name include a female warrior of the Fianna, and a male saint who was raised by wolves. Pronounced "AL-va." Variants: '''Albeus''', '''Alvy''', and '''Alby'''.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 39-40.</ref><ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/ailbhe/</ref><ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ailbhe</ref> Keywords: colours, extraordinary, two syllables | '''Ailbhe'''. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "White" in old Irish. Notable legendary figures with this name include a female warrior of the Fianna, and a male saint who was raised by wolves. Pronounced "AL-va." Variants: '''Albeus''', '''Alvy''', and '''Alby'''.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 39-40.</ref><ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/ailbhe/</ref><ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ailbhe</ref> Keywords: colours, extraordinary, two syllables | ||
'''Aim'''. English. Modern. Meaning "Direct towards target."<ref>[https://www.babynames.com/name/aim]</ref> Keywords: battle, extraordinary, heroic, modern, one syllable | '''Aim'''. English. Modern. Meaning "Direct towards target."<ref>[https://www.babynames.com/name/aim]</ref> Keywords: battle, extraordinary, heroic, modern, one syllable | ||
'''Air'''. English. Meaning "The element of air," though historically has sometimes been meant as "Heir," or the reference to several rivers named something like Air. Variants: '''Aer''', '''Aere''', '''Aire''', '''Ayr''', and '''Ayre'''.<ref name="llewellyn40" /> Keywords: air, elements, extraordinary, one syllable | '''Air'''. English. Meaning "The element of air," though historically has sometimes been meant as "Heir," or the reference to several rivers named something like Air. Variants: '''Aer''', '''Aere''', '''Aire''', '''Ayr''', and '''Ayre'''.<ref name="llewellyn40" /> Keywords: air, elements, extraordinary, one syllable | ||
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'''Alabaster'''. English. Modern. Meaning "A type of translucent white stone."<ref name="llewellyn41" /> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, four syllables, modern, mystical, stone, treasure | '''Alabaster'''. English. Modern. Meaning "A type of translucent white stone."<ref name="llewellyn41" /> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, four syllables, modern, mystical, stone, treasure | ||
'''Alary'''. German. Meaning "Elf ruler."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Alary</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, magic, mythology, mystical, three syllables | '''Alary'''. German. Meaning "Elf ruler."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Alary</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, magic, mythology, mystical, three syllables | ||
'''Alaw'''. Welsh. Meaning "Harmony."<ref name="llewellyn41" /> Keywords: extraordinary, two syllables, peace | '''Alaw'''. Welsh. Meaning "Harmony."<ref name="llewellyn41" /> Keywords: extraordinary, two syllables, peace | ||
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'''Alcis'''. 1. Greek. Meaning "Defense" and "valor." An epithet of the goddess Athene. 2. Germanic Nahanarvali. Meaning "Force." A name of a masculine god in that culture.<ref name="llewellyn44" /> Keywords: battle, courage, extraordinary, heroism, two syllables | '''Alcis'''. 1. Greek. Meaning "Defense" and "valor." An epithet of the goddess Athene. 2. Germanic Nahanarvali. Meaning "Force." A name of a masculine god in that culture.<ref name="llewellyn44" /> Keywords: battle, courage, extraordinary, heroism, two syllables | ||
'''Aldis'''. English. Meaning "From the Old House."<ref>http://www.babynames4me.com/name/Aldis/</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, two syllables | '''Aldis'''. English. Meaning "From the Old House."<ref>http://www.babynames4me.com/name/Aldis/</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, two syllables | ||
'''Aldus'''. English. A neutral medieval English variant of the masculine name Aldous. Meaning "Old" in Old English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aldus</ref> Keywords: age, extraordinary, medieval, time, two syllables | '''Aldus'''. English. A neutral medieval English variant of the masculine name Aldous. Meaning "Old" in Old English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aldus</ref> Keywords: age, extraordinary, medieval, time, two syllables | ||
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'''Aloe'''. English. Modern. Meaning "Aloe plant, a succulent plant with healing and medicinal properties."<ref name="llewellyn49">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 49.</ref> Keywords: healing, earth, extraordinary, nature, plants, two syllables | '''Aloe'''. English. Modern. Meaning "Aloe plant, a succulent plant with healing and medicinal properties."<ref name="llewellyn49">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 49.</ref> Keywords: healing, earth, extraordinary, nature, plants, two syllables | ||
'''Alpha''' (Άλφα). Greek. Meaning "Ox," and the first letter of the Greek alphabet.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alpha.htm</ref><ref name="llewellyn49" /> US SSA data shows about 3,269 people with this name, used as a feminine name 73% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALPHA/index.html</ref> Keywords: beginnings, two syllables, uncommon | '''Alpha''' (Άλφα). Greek. Meaning "Ox," and the first letter of the Greek alphabet.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alpha.htm</ref><ref name="llewellyn49" /> US SSA data shows about 3,269 people with this name, used as a feminine name 73% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALPHA/index.html</ref> Keywords: beginnings, literary, two syllables, uncommon | ||
'''Alpheratz'''. Meaning "Alpha Andromedae, a binary star."<ref name="llewellyn49" /> Keywords: binary, extraordinary, three syllables, sky, stars, space | '''Alpheratz'''. Meaning "Alpha Andromedae, a binary star."<ref name="llewellyn49" /> Keywords: binary, extraordinary, three syllables, sky, stars, space | ||
'''Alshain'''. Meaning "Beta Aquilae, a star in the constellation Aquila," or "The falcon."<ref name="llewellyn50">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 50.</ref> Keywords: animals, birds, extraordinary, two syllables, sky, stars, space | '''Alshain'''. Meaning "Beta Aquilae, a star in the constellation Aquila," or "The falcon."<ref name="llewellyn50">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 50.</ref> Keywords: animals, birds, extraordinary, two syllables, sky, stars, space | ||
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'''Anarawd'''. Welsh. Variant of Angharad, meaning "undisgraced, free of shame." Or from Welsh ''an'' "much" and ''arawd'' "speech, praise."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/anarawd/submitted</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables | '''Anarawd'''. Welsh. Variant of Angharad, meaning "undisgraced, free of shame." Or from Welsh ''an'' "much" and ''arawd'' "speech, praise."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/anarawd/submitted</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables | ||
'''Anat''' or '''Anath''' (עַנָת). Hebrew. Unisex | '''Anat''' or '''Anath''' (עַנָת). Hebrew. Unisex variant of name Anath. Meaning "Answer (to prayer)." In the Bible, this was the name of a man. Today, it is also a feminine name.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: Biblical, extraordinary, two syllables | ||
'''Anchor'''. English. Meaning "Anchor." A gender-neutral given name in the 17th century.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 58.</ref> Keywords: courage, extraordinary, nautical, two syllables | '''Anchor'''. English. Meaning "Anchor." A gender-neutral given name in the 17th century.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 58.</ref> Keywords: courage, extraordinary, nautical, two syllables | ||
'''Andĕl'''. Czech. | '''Andĕl'''. Czech. Meaning "Angel."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: angels, extraordinary, religious, two syllables | ||
'''Andi'''. English. Variant of '''Andy''', short for masculine Andrew, feminine/neutral Andrea, and so on. US SSA data shows about 3,715 people named Andi, used as a feminine name 84% of the time,<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANDI/index.html</ref> whereas Andy is 99% masculine.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANDY/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables, uncommon | '''Andi'''. English. Variant of '''Andy''', short for masculine Andrew, feminine/neutral Andrea, and so on. US SSA data shows about 3,715 people named Andi, used as a feminine name 84% of the time,<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANDI/index.html</ref> whereas Andy is 99% masculine.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANDY/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables, uncommon | ||
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'''Ardent'''. English. Meaning "Earnest," "Passionate," and "Fiery." Mid 19th century.<ref name="llewellyn69" /> Keywords: emotion, extraordinary, fire, two syllables | '''Ardent'''. English. Meaning "Earnest," "Passionate," and "Fiery." Mid 19th century.<ref name="llewellyn69" /> Keywords: emotion, extraordinary, fire, two syllables | ||
'''Ardor'''. English. Meaning "Enthusiasm," "Passion," and "Fiery." 20th century.<ref name="llewellyn69" /> Keywords: emotion, extraordinary, fire, two syllables | '''Ardor'''. English. Meaning "Enthusiasm," "Passion," and "Fiery." 20th century.<ref name="llewellyn69" /> Keywords: emotion, extraordinary, fire, two syllables | ||
'''Aren'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aren</ref> 1. Nigerian. Meaning "Eagle". 2. German. Meaning "The power of the eagle". 3. Scandinavian. Meaning "Ruler of peace"<ref>[https://www.thenamemeaning.com/aren/]</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,776 people with this name, used as a masculine name 81% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/AREN/index.html</ref> Keywords: air, birds, heroic, masculine inclined, two syllables, uncommon | '''Aren'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aren</ref> 1. Nigerian. Meaning "Eagle". 2. German. Meaning "The power of the eagle". 3. Scandinavian. Meaning "Ruler of peace"<ref>[https://www.thenamemeaning.com/aren/]</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,776 people with this name, used as a masculine name 81% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/AREN/index.html</ref> Keywords: air, birds, heroic, masculine inclined, two syllables, uncommon | ||
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'''Ari''' 1. (אֲרִי). Hebrew. Masculine. Meaning "Lion" in Hebrew.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ari</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-1</ref> 2. Icelandic, Finnish, and ancient Scandinavian. Masculine. Meaning "Eagle" in Old Norse.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-2</ref> 3. (Արի). Armenian. Masculine. Meaning "Brave" in Armenian. 4. Short for names starting with Ar. Started becoming popular in the 2000s and 2010s, at which time it also started being used as a feminine name as well.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-3/top/united-states</ref> US SSA data shows about 12,109 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARI/index.html</ref> Keywords: air, animals, common, courage, fire, heroic, masculine inclined, two syllables | '''Ari''' 1. (אֲרִי). Hebrew. Masculine. Meaning "Lion" in Hebrew.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ari</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-1</ref> 2. Icelandic, Finnish, and ancient Scandinavian. Masculine. Meaning "Eagle" in Old Norse.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-2</ref> 3. (Արի). Armenian. Masculine. Meaning "Brave" in Armenian. 4. Short for names starting with Ar. Started becoming popular in the 2000s and 2010s, at which time it also started being used as a feminine name as well.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-3/top/united-states</ref> US SSA data shows about 12,109 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARI/index.html</ref> Keywords: air, animals, common, courage, fire, heroic, masculine inclined, two syllables | ||
'''Arien'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Enchanted."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arien</ref> US SSA data shows about 782 people with this name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, rare, three syllables | '''Arien'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Enchanted."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arien</ref> US SSA data shows about 782 people with this name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: magical, mystical, neutral inclined, rare, three syllables | ||
[[File:Rhead_Ariel.jpg|thumb|The genderless character from Shakespeare's ''Tempest'' who is named Ariel. Drawn by Louis Rhaed (1857 – 1926.)]] | [[File:Rhead_Ariel.jpg|thumb|The genderless character from Shakespeare's ''Tempest'' who is named Ariel. Drawn by Louis Rhaed (1857 – 1926.)]] | ||
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'''Arin'''. English. A neutral variant of the masculine name Aaron<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaren</ref>. Aaron is used in English, French, and German, by Jewish and Christian people, derived from the Biblical Hebrew name 'Aharon (אַהֲרֹן). Meaning possibly "High mountain" or "Exalted."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaron</ref> Arin is also a neutral variant of feminine Erin, meaning "Ireland."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arin</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eireann</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,634 people named Arin, used as a feminine name 62% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIN/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon | '''Arin'''. English. A neutral variant of the masculine name Aaron<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaren</ref>. Aaron is used in English, French, and German, by Jewish and Christian people, derived from the Biblical Hebrew name 'Aharon (אַהֲרֹן). Meaning possibly "High mountain" or "Exalted."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaron</ref> Arin is also a neutral variant of feminine Erin, meaning "Ireland."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arin</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eireann</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,634 people named Arin, used as a feminine name 62% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIN/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon | ||
'''Arion'''. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "With melody."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arion</ref> 2. (Ἀρίων). Greek. This was the name of some masculine figures in Greek mythology and history.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arion/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,912 people with this name, used as a masculine name 72% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANGEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: mythology, three syllables, uncommon | '''Arion'''. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "With melody."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arion</ref> 2. (Ἀρίων). Greek. This was the name of some masculine figures in Greek mythology and history.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arion/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,912 people with this name, used as a masculine name 72% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANGEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: music, mythology, three syllables, uncommon | ||
'''Arketah'''. Native American, Oto. Meaning "No liver."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arketah</ref> Keywords: extraordinary | '''Arketah'''. Native American, Oto. Meaning "No liver."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arketah</ref> Keywords: extraordinary | ||
'''Arlie'''. English. From a family name, based on a place name. Meaning "Eagle wood." Also short for various names beginning with ''Arl'', such as English feminine Arlene, which is an invented name from the 1840s with no known meaning.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arline</ref> Arlie was popular in the US from the 1880s to 1940s, during which it was gender neutral, and more popular as a masculine name.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arlie/top/united-states</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,346 people with this name, used as a masculine name 78% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARLIE/index.html</ref> Keywords: Edwardian era, birds, forest, nature, two syllables, Victorian era, uncommon | '''Arlie'''. English. From a family name, based on a place name. Meaning "Eagle wood." Also short for various names beginning with ''Arl'', such as English feminine Arlene, which is an invented name from the 1840s with no known meaning.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arline</ref> Arlie was popular in the US from the 1880s to 1940s, during which it was gender neutral, and more popular as a masculine name.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arlie/top/united-states</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,346 people with this name, used as a masculine name 78% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARLIE/index.html</ref> Keywords: Edwardian era, birds, forest, nature, plants, two syllables, Victorian era, uncommon | ||
'''Armani'''. African American, modern. Named for the high-end fashion company, Armani Exchange, from the Italian surname Armani, meaning "Son of Armano" in Italian. Armano is an Italian form of masculine Herman, meaning "Army man."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Armani</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/armani/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/herman</ref> US SSA data shows about 12,542 people named Armani, used as a masculine name 54% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARMANI/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, common, light-hearted, modern, military, neutral inclined, style, three syllables | '''Armani'''. African American, modern. Named for the high-end fashion company, Armani Exchange, from the Italian surname Armani, meaning "Son of Armano" in Italian. Armano is an Italian form of masculine Herman, meaning "Army man."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Armani</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/armani/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/herman</ref> US SSA data shows about 12,542 people named Armani, used as a masculine name 54% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARMANI/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, common, light-hearted, modern, military, neutral inclined, prosperity, style, three syllables | ||
'''Arrian'''. English. Meaning "Holy" in Latin.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arrian</ref> US SSA data shows about 96 people with this name, used as a masculine name 76% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARRIAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary | '''Arrian'''. English. Meaning "Holy" in Latin.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arrian</ref> US SSA data shows about 96 people with this name, used as a masculine name 76% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARRIAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary | ||
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'''Atl'''. Aztec, Nahuatl. Meaning "Water."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atl</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: nature, elements, extraordinary, water | '''Atl'''. Aztec, Nahuatl. Meaning "Water."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atl</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: nature, elements, extraordinary, water | ||
'''Atlee'''. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Lives near the woods" in Old English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/atlee/submitted</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atlee</ref> US SSA data shows about 826 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AT/ATLEE/index.html</ref> Keywords: nature, forest, rare, trees, two syllables | '''Atlee'''. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Lives near the woods" in Old English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/atlee/submitted</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atlee</ref> US SSA data shows about 826 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AT/ATLEE/index.html</ref> Keywords: nature, forest, plants, rare, trees, two syllables | ||
'''Aubrey'''. English. From the Norman French version of the German name Alberich, meaning "Elf power" or "Elf ruler."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> Variants: '''Aubri'''. US SSA data shows about 94,287 people with this name, used as a feminine name 76% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUBREY/index.html</ref> Keywords: mythology, magic, mystical, fantasy, very common. Notable nonbinary people with this name include the American social-behavioral health researcher [[Aubri Drake]].<ref name="QueerOutHere>{{Cite web |title=Story from the Appalachian Trail - Aubri Drake |author= |work=Queer Out Here |date=18 December 2019 |access-date=10 April 2020 |url= https://www.queerouthere.com/listen/}}</ref> | '''Aubrey'''. English. From the Norman French version of the German name Alberich, meaning "Elf power" or "Elf ruler."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> Variants: '''Aubri'''. US SSA data shows about 94,287 people with this name, used as a feminine name 76% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUBREY/index.html</ref> Keywords: mythology, magic, mystical, fantasy, very common. Notable nonbinary people with this name include the American social-behavioral health researcher [[Aubri Drake]].<ref name="QueerOutHere>{{Cite web |title=Story from the Appalachian Trail - Aubri Drake |author= |work=Queer Out Here |date=18 December 2019 |access-date=10 April 2020 |url= https://www.queerouthere.com/listen/}}</ref> | ||
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'''Audi'''. English. Modern. After the car company, Audi.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Audi</ref> US SSA data shows about 149 people with this name, used as a feminine name 59% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUDI/index.html</ref> Keywords: light-hearted, modern, neutral inclined, technology, travel, two syllables, very rare | '''Audi'''. English. Modern. After the car company, Audi.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Audi</ref> US SSA data shows about 149 people with this name, used as a feminine name 59% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUDI/index.html</ref> Keywords: light-hearted, modern, neutral inclined, technology, travel, two syllables, very rare | ||
'''Aure'''. 1. French. Gender neutral, traditionally feminine. Medieval. Meaning "soft breeze" in French.<ref>http://www.meaning-of-names.com/french-names/aure.asp</ref> 2. (אור). Hebrew. Gender neutral modern variant of Hebrew neutral name Or, meaning "Light."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aure/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/or</ref> Keywords: elements, extraordinary, nature, one syllable, sky, weather | '''Aure'''. 1. French. Gender neutral, traditionally feminine. Medieval. Meaning "soft breeze" in French. Related to the English word "aura."<ref>http://www.meaning-of-names.com/french-names/aure.asp</ref> 2. (אור). Hebrew. Gender neutral modern variant of Hebrew neutral name Or, meaning "Light."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aure/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/or</ref> Keywords: air, elements, extraordinary, magical, mystical, nature, one syllable, sky, weather | ||
'''Auren''' or '''Auron'''. English. A modern name based on the name Lauren. Lauren means "laurel."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/AUREN</ref><ref>http://www.babynology.com/name/auren-f.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, modern, two syllables | '''Auren''' or '''Auron'''. English. A modern name based on the name Lauren. Lauren means "laurel."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/AUREN</ref><ref>http://www.babynology.com/name/auren-f.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, modern, two syllables | ||