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Françoise - Origin: French Gender: Female Meaning: "Frenchman" Pronunciation: FRAHn-SWAZ Other Forms: Francine, France, Francette
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From one of the most common Roman praenomen, its origin and meaning is uncertain. A popular etymology is that it relates to Mars, others suggest it may be from the Etruscan Marce, which may come from mar (to harvest). It is said the name was originally bestowed on those who were born in March. Marcellus…
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The name is of uncertain origin or meaning, it has been linked with the Latin cassus, meaning "hollow, empty, vain," and the Latin cassis (metal helmet). It has also been suggested to be of Etruscan origins. It was the name of a Roman gens, which produced such Roman notables as Gaius Cassius Longinus (died 42 C.E.)…
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To mark Martin Luther King Day, I thought it'd be fitting to do a post spotlighting this incredible hero's name. Martin comes from the Latin Martinus, which in turn derives from Martis, the genitive case of Mars. The Roman god Mars was copied from the Greek god Ares, the god of war. Mars may derive from the…
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The name is from the Latin cognomen meaning "great," and by the 11th-century, was imported to Scandinavia as a synchronized name, likely being used as a latinized form of the Old Norse Magni (power; strength). The name was especially common among Norwegian and Swedish royalty. King Magnus I is the first bearer of the name…
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Usage: English, Italian (rare), Spanish (rare) Avianus is a Roman gens name which may derive from the Latin avus (grandfather). Avianus is borne by a Late Roman fablist (A.D. 400). Another gens name which shares the same etymological root is Avienus. Its female form being, Aviena. Currently, its feminine form of Aviana has experienced sporadic…
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Meaning: (Solar, Sun, Helios, Feminine form of Aelius which was the family name of the Roman Emperor Hadrian) Origin: (Greek, Ancien
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Meaning: (Empty, Hollow, From the Roman family name Cassianus , which was derived from CASSIUS . This was the name of several saints
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Expecting a Thanksgiving baby? Kate Towne shows you how to tap into the naming style of the early New England settlers.
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In this name vs. name poll, Cassius and Cassian face off. We tell you a little about both baby names and give you our pick. Which do you like more?
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Prunella is the name of a genus of herbaceous plants, also known as the self-heals, heal-alls, and allheal as well as the name of a genus of birds. It's a variant spelling of Medieval Latin brunella, made up from Latin brunus (brown) combined with diminutive suffix ella. Prunella is also the name of a fabric which in this case seems to derive…
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Nox is the Roman goddess of the night in Roman mythology, the Roman equivalent of the Greek goddess Nyx. Nox means "night" in Latin derived from a PIE root word. Origin: Proto-Indo-European Variants: Noctis (Latin)
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Origin: Max started life as a short-form of Maximilian, a younger form of the Roman name Maximilianus which meant "belonging to Maximillus". Maximillus itself was a diminutive for Maximus, derived from the Latin maximus "greatest." Maximilian(us) was borne by a few lesser-known saints in the 3rd and 4th centurie
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Amabilis is a Late Latin unisex name derived from the Latin word for "lovable." It was used throughout Medieval Western Europe on both males and females, and was borne by a St. Amabilis of Riom (a 5th-century male French saint known in his native language as Amable) and St. Amabilis of Rouen, a 7th-century female…
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The name comes directly from the Latin word meaning "red-headed." It was a common Roman cognomen and was borne by a man who is referenced in Romans 16:13 and another who is referenced in Mark 15:21. According to Eastern Orthodox tradition, the aforementioned are one and the same person and is venerated as one of…
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The name was traditionally a diminutive form of Reginald until the turn of the 20th-century when it spun-off as an independent given name in the English-speaking world. Its use was inspired by the Latin word rex (king). It has been in the U.S. Top 1000 since 1880 and peaked #194 in 1933, it is currently…
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Origin: Dexter is a Latin word meaning "on the right hand, right side" but also "skillfull", "proper" and "favourable". Our words dextrous and dexterity derive from this source. It was used in Biblical Latin to refer "the right hand" (mentioned 166 times) often symbolic in biblical verses for strength
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Sixtus is a Latin corruption of the Greek Ξυστος (Xystos) meaning "polished." It has often been confused with the Latin, Sextus (the sixth). The name was borne by 5 Roman Catholic Popes, (3 of whom are saints), several notable bishops and most recently in history, Prince Sixtus of Bourbon-Parma (1886-1934); Prince Sixtus Henry of Bourbon-Parma…
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Meaning: (Cinnamon, Cassia Spice which is a variety of Cinnamon) Origin: (Greek, Latin) Pronunciation: (cas-ee-uh, KAH-sha, KASS-ya)
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Meaning: (Sun, feminine form of Aelianus) Origin: (Latin, Ancient Roman) Pronunciation: (ee-lee-AHN-a, ie-lee-AHN-a) Gender: (Female
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Thanksgiving means family...and family names. Here's our ultimate guide to choosing the newest, most creative names with family meaning.
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Origin: Atticus is a Roman cognomen meaning "from Attica". Attica was the ancient region that encompassed the city of Athens. Its etymology is not clear but most likely it shares its origins with Athens itself, and therefore ultimately derives from the city's patron, Athene, goddess of wisdom and war
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Portia is an English female name, a variant of Ancient Roman Porcia, the feminine form of Porcius, an Ancient Roman family name meaning "pig" via Latin porcus (pig) deriving from a PIE root word. Shakespeare used it for a character in The Merchant of Venice (1596 or 1599) as well being the name of a moon of Uranus. Origin: Proto-Indo-European…
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From the Salt Lake Times, August 22, 1910. Featured on the Strangest Names In American Political History's Facebook page back i
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Tanaquil is an Etruscan female name, a Latinized form of Thanchvil which apparently means "gift of Thana", Thana apparently being the name of an Etruscan goddess. However, it's possible that the name may be related to Thalna, a divine figure in Etruscan mythology, presented as either female or male, or androgynous. Thalna may mean "bloom, growth" but I can't attest…
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Also Orlaith (or Órlaith) and Beatrix.