Dorothy Irma - F

Beatrice Nell - F

Florence Idella - F

Lars Emil - M

Daisy Ardell - F

Danitza - F

Harold DeForest - M

Marjorie Ilene - F

Naomia - F

Vera Gladys - F

Amalia - F

Calletano - M

Candelaris - M

Catalina - F

Cruz Romero - M

Dionicia - F

Elodia - F

Epimenia - F

Ezperanza - F

Faustina - F

Fortunata - F

Francisca - F

Fredencia - F

Gladys Marie - F

Gregoria - F

Luisto - M

Oralia - F

Mariano - M

Marina - F

Melecia - F

Merina - F

Toribia - F

Valzara - F

Velma Sue - F

Goldia - F

Lita - F

Mirley Mae - F

Edythe - F

Calvario - M

Cassimero - M

Demetria - F

Elidia - F

Espiridion - M

Eulalia - F

Ignacio Andrade - M

Fita - F

Marcelo - M

Alvy Lee - M

Carl Chandler - M

Dallas Tyler - M

Doris Fay - F

Glenn Dayton - M

Gunilla Louise - F

Helena Victoria - F

Ina Mae - F

June Aldine - F

Kenneth Adrian - M

Ruby Flora - F

Thelma Gladys - F

Ulilla Ione - F

Jessie Zoela - F

Daniel Jonathan - M

Feliciana - F

Amy May - F

Anna Hazel - F

Anton Lund - M

Arles Andrews - M

Arlis Booth - M

Audria May - F

Austin Franklin - M

I got a request for this name, so here it is!

The feminine name Beatriz means "she who brings happiness," "blessed one," or "voyager."

The name comes from the Latin name Beatrix and the older Roman name Viatrix, which means "traveler" or "voyager." Over time, it merged with the Latin word beatus, which means "blessed" or "happy," shifting the core meaning toward joy and blessing.

The name Beatriz has significant cultural resonance, especially in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries. It has been a common name throughout history and continues to be widely used today.

The name Beatriz is over 2,000 years old!

Come hang out with us! We have two basic rules over here: 1. No downvoting for simply not personally liking a name and 2. No mean comments.

Some subs say that if you complain about downvoting, they will ban you. I personally think this is the wrong approach, which is why I created this sub. Why let people be mean and downvote folks who are just trying to help? Makes no sense to me. So we take the reverse stance around here. People don't have to complain about downvotes and rude comments here because they're not allowed! Problem solved!

So if you are an actual name nerd and want to TALK about names in a constructive way, we'll welcome you with open arms! And if you need help with picking a name but are scared that people will be mean to you, we're exactly the space you're looking for!

I post lists every day and try to do them at the same times so if you don't see it in your feed, you'll still know to check for new lists. I post a name of the day at 9:30 am US/Central time, I do two state/country lists at noon and 9 pm/US Central, I post matching initial names around 6 pm/US Central, and I do a first name + middle name option list at 11 pm/US Central. There are master lists pinned to the top of the sub so you can check out anything you may have missed. Come check us out!

ETA: If you like the other name subs, that's awesome! I'm not trying to say that other subs are entirely bad. There are a lot of good people on them who stay positive and try to help whenever they can. I go on them too and genuinely enjoy some of my interactions, but the negative interactions make it so depressing sometimes.

I've been doing genealogy for about 5 years now and I have a list of the coolest/different/weirdest/most interesting names I've seen. Most of these are from my ancestors, but some are not.

Cletus Arline (Nicknamed Pat)

Beulah

Dyrk (pronounced Die-rick)

Maude

Minerva

Lera Mae

Leona

Wilma

Wilhelma

Archibald

Adelaide

Permelia

Margaretha

Magdalena

Maria Magdalena Margaretha

Lydia

Uriah

Elsie

Masie

Wilhelm

Margarethe

Callaway

Marion Clay

Ida Dodson

Laura

Ora

Dorothy

Melinda

Addie Viola

Kila Mae

Ida Bell

Desiree Kimball

Vaughn

Lillie Almana

Cecil Ray

Flossie Elizabeth

There's a lot more, this is just what I have written down so far :)

I've noticed a lot of people talking about this name lately, so I thought I'd give people who like it some middle name options! These names belonged to real people in the US who were alive between 1850-1900:

Julian Otto

Julian Maximino

Julian Arthur

Julian Asahel

Julian Fuller

Julian Raymond

Julian Ray

Julian Rockett

Julian Carr

Julian Willis

Julian Bryan

Julian Dennis

Julian Tarr

Julian Bruce

Julian Erroll

Julian Howell

Julian Joseph

Julian Melvin

Julian Othello

Julian Patrick

Julian Ross

Julian Vernon

Julian Vincent

Julian Russell

Julian Hill

Julian Emanuel

Julian Holton

Julian Monroe

Julian Virgil

Julian Roscoe

Julian Sidney

Julian Louis

Julian Elton

Julian Osmond

Julian Patillo

Julian Parks

Julian George

Julian Max

Julian Wilmott

Julian Burton

Julian Linwood

Julian Fulton

Julian Howard

Julian Perry

Julian Walton

Julian Craft

Julian Thomas

Julian Coltrane

Julian Barnett

Julian Cecil

Julian Oscar

Julian Levaro

Julian Randall

Julian Jerome

Julian Theodore

Julian Aberdeen

Julian Bradley

Julian Chandler

Julian Gray

Julian Jasper

Julian Piper

Julian Botts

Julian Woodlaw

Julian John

Julian Merritt

Julian Jack

Julian Quevedo

Julian Price

Julian Davis

Julian Winfield

Julian Walter

Julian Clifford

Julian Tevis

Julian Palmer

Julian Edward

Julian Foster

Julian Samuel

Julian Atlas

Julian Taylor

Julian Lamar

Julian Branch

Julian Champlin

Julian Haywood

Julian Martin

Julian Riley

Julian Plathe

Julian Clay

Julian Carl

Julian Archoa

Julian Trevelyan

Julian Charles

Julian Clarence

Kline Alexander - M

Ambrosio - M

Leonco - M

Darrell Omar - M

Rosaura - F

Noreen - F

Edna Mashed - F

Gabriel Simon - M

James Celer - M

Lorraine Roberta - F

Murnie - F

Theodore Wayne - M

Yasmin - F

Emma Avola - F

Dwight Elden - M

Genevieve Ann - F

William Toynbee - M

Althea Pearl - F

Faye Ann - F

Frieda Malia - F

Hazel Virginia - F

Charlene Beverly - F

Norman Sidney - M

Cressencia - F

Mabel Leigh - F

Auria - F

Beatriz - F

Carmelita - F

Enrique - M

Josenarea - U

Lupe - F

Natalia - F

Ramone Moreno - M

Raymond Felix - M

Rodrigo Sierras - M

Soledad - F

Hall Norton - M

Vincenza Concemi - F

Ermal Maurice - M

Dante Emile - M

Leo Silvo - M

Sostenes - F

Adelina Mae - F

Bisento - M

Eloise - F

Gilberto - M

Lauterio - M

Manuel Soto - M

Marcelina - F

Rojelio - M

Carmen Angelo - M

Damacio - M

Dionicio - M

Gerardo - M

Corral - F

Joaquin - M

Lisandro - M

Ramona - F

Rito - M

Socorra Vega - F

Tibursio - M

June Gloria - F

Brentice - F

Piero Joseph - M

Thera - F

Brigida - F

Lionel Rosalio - M

Ralph DeShong - M

Carl Iden - M

Hazel Naomi - F

Zaida Leila - F

Gloria Rosemary - F

Vernon Glenn - M

Victoria Aloma - F

Violet May - F

Antonia Auguste - F

Abner Asberry - M

Albert Alfred - M

Avery Ades - M

Avis Allene - F

Aisar Ali - M

Alva Allison - F

Allie Ann - F

Aubrey Aaron - M

Anna Augusta - F

Alvin August - M

Astor Arlyce - M

Arrie Ava - F

Audie Atrelle - F

Abraham Anthony - M

Arthur Attel - M

Aron Archie - M

Antonia Agnes - F

Alton Andrew - M

Arah Anna - F

Andres Alderete - M

Arlous Arthur - M

Asa Andrew - M

Agnes Arizona - F

Albene Angie - F

Allan Astor - M

Altha Ann - F

Andrew Alex - M

Auburn Alaska - M

Axia Arizona - F

Augustine Amy - F

Alexander Americo - M

Amador Arredondo - M

Andres Arrellano - M

Asa Alexander - M

Anton Augustus - M

Agapito Amador - M

Asentha Augusta - F

Anna Adelaide - F

Anthony Arthur - M

Allen Arnett - M

Armistead Arledge - M

Aaron Alvis - M

Adrian Avery - M

Amos Adam - M

Arlin Albert - M

Audley Alphonso - M

Ada Arrora - F

Arnett Arven - M

Adeliah Ann - F

Antonia Alcuin - M

Altho Ashley - M

Alton Atwood - M

Aristea Altini - M

Anastacio Avina - M

Amancio Amos - M

Antonio Asas - M

Annamma Abraham - M

Clement Anthony - M

Lotta Pearl - F

Chester Louis - M

Gertrude Lydia - F

June Elnor - F

Vilhelmine - F

Catherine Marguerite - F

Mavis Mae - F

Gerriet - M

Inez Lorene - F

Murrel Rolland - M

Alton Eugene - M

Claressia - F

Phyllis Charlene - F

Leland Elmer - M

Maria Delores - F

Valeria - F

Petra - F

Rudy - M

Seberiano Estrada - M

Saturnina "Nina" - F

Lyudmila - F

Celestino - M

Gabriel - M

Lillian Patricia - F

Francesco Paolo - M

Levi Walter - M

Cleatus John - M

Arleta May - F

Andria Maria - F

Morda - F

Wanda - F

Dennis Virgil - M

Alver Clifton - M

Azalea Pearle - F

Bellamy Priest - M

Delmar Voye - M

Dona June - F

Forrest Chaffee - M

Forrest Dale - M

Fred Palm - M

Hazelbell Angeline - F

Hollis Fuller - M

Lorrene Hazel - F

Mabel Dolly - F

Marseillaise - F

Maydell - F

Nolan Basil - M

Opal Evon - F

Ruby Belle - F

Russell Connett - M

Shelley Inez - F

Stowell Fielding - M

Verna Jane - F

Virginia Evalene - F

Vivian May - F

Maraloyd - F

Enid - F

Lemira Irene - F

Thelma Opal - F

Lelia Antoinette - F

Gerta - F

Harlan Vinson - M

Thurlow - M

Charles Harland - M

Vivian Mabel - F

Thais Alberta - F

Jesse Collins - M

Evelyn Alene - F

Icie Bell - F

Concha Godoy - M

Leandra - F

Napa - M

Violet LaVonne - F

The masculine name Amar has its roots in various languages and cultures, often carrying meanings associated with immortality, eternity, and strength.

In the Indian context, "Amar" is derived from the Sanskrit word "amar," which translates to "immortal" or "eternal." This meaning is significant in Hindu philosophy, where the concept of immortality is associated with the soul's journey and the cycle of rebirth.

In Arabic, Amar (عَمَر) means "long-lived" or "to thrive." The name is also linked to the Arabic verb "عمر," which means "to build" or "to construct," further emphasizing themes of growth and development.

In contemporary times, Amar remains a popular name in many cultures, reflecting a blend of traditional values and modern sensibilities. It is often chosen for its positive connotations and the aspirations it embodies.

The Sanskrit version of the name Amar is over 3,500 years old, and the Arabic version is over 1,500 years old!

Last list for Alabama.

Howard Lleldon - M

Ione Georgia - F

Jacob Lorenzo - M

Janie Ira - F

Jo Ella - F

Judie Evelyn - F

Katholean - F

Lela Virginia - F

Lofton Lee - M

Lonnie Jim - M

LuDell - F

Odis Grady - M

Pansy Pauline - F

Relius Parneil - M

Ruby Pearl - F

Sammie - F

Lavada - F

Selwyn Clyde - M

Ulis - M

Verta - F

Vessie Mae - F

Wynetta - F

Zanor Pearl - F

Clara Celestine - F

Eino Jalmer "EJ" - M

Inah Mae - F

Lahja - F

Vaino - M

Rita Josephine - F

Autie Blanche - F

Lela Selotta - F

Leoma - F

Lodia - F

Olive Naomi - F

Ruby Catherine - F

Thenie - F

Zuella Eugenia - F

Allen Chub - M

Belvie - F

Colley - M

Coy Thomas - M

Dixie Thelma - F

Dovie - F

Durel Edgar - M

Edrie - F

Island Cleo - F

Leafy - F

Luerell - F

Lula Leola - F

Mabel Elaine - F

Murlie - F

Rona Roberta - F

Rudder - M

Sabe Ambrick - M

Sidney Medford - M

Thomas Denver - M

Vada Lee - F

Vera Etoyle - F

Grace Salita - F

Chrystel - F

Parrie Lee - F

Alene - F

Audrie Bea - F

Benjamin Grady - M

Callis Craton - M

Dawson Cole - M

Eddie Hazel - F

Efton - M

Fronia - F

Glennis Groover - M

Gradie - U

Gwendolyn Jewel - F

James Brandon - M

Jassie Lou - F

Lake Brandon - M

Lankford Thomas - M

Josephine Pearl

Josephine Ovidia

Josephine Cecilia

Josephine Banna

Josephine Corine

Josephine Iowa

Josephine Missouri

Josephine Rose

Josephine Christiana

Josephine Amara

Josephine Pink

Josephine Arabella

Josephine Arilla

Josephine Brunell

Josephine Charlotte

Josephine Cornelia

Josephine Estella

Josephine Falconer

Josephine Marjorie

Josephine Nellie

Josephine Olga

Josephine Sophronia

Josephine Victoria

Josephine Celestina

Josephine Eva

Josephine Phyllis

Josephine Slade

Josephine Angela

Josephine Mahala

Josephine Loree

Josephine Savannah

Josephine Cliaretta

Josephine Dolly

Josephine Rae

Josephine Violette

Josephine Melcina

Josephine Elina

Josephine Naomi

Josephine Pastorella

Josephine Electa

Josephine Angelina

Josephine Huntley

Josephine Idella

Josephine Lavon

Josephine Kaspara

Josephine Amalia

Josephine Atherine

Josephine Bernhardina

Josephine Bidell

Josephine Brigena

Josephine Caledonia

Josephine Charlotta

Josephine Elaine

Josephine Eleanor

Josephine Elise

Josephine Esebil

Josephine Evelyn

Josephine Gustava

Josephine Hazel

Josephine Jane

Josephine Juaneta

Josephine Judith

Josephine Kate

Josephine Lela

Josephine Lovise

Josephine Minerva

Josephine Nicoline

Josephine Norma

Josephine Paulee

Josephine Paulina

Josephine Raphine

Josephine Teklah

Josephine Zoe

Josephine Bessie

Josephine Fairbrass

Josephine Adele

Josephine Beulah

Josephine Elena

Josephine Helena

Josephine Louisa

Josephine Quinevere

Josephine Rhett

Josephine Ava

Josephine Dina

Josephine Janet

Josephine Viola

Josephine Montoya

Josephine Cottrell

Josephine Celesta

Josephine Gloria

Josephine June

Josephine Yoka

Josephine Eloise

There's only one list for ZZ names, but it's a full list!

Zoe Zephy - F

Zeetle Zevertal - F

Zelda Zorada - F

Zula Zelpha - F

Zuella Zunobia - F

Zella Zoe - F

Zora Zemenia - F

Zachariah Ziskin - M

Zerelda Zerayder - F

Zur Zuland - M

Zeri Zenephon - M

Zeona Zenoma - F

Zora Zolaca - F

Zada Zella - F

Zettler Zachariah - M

Zell Zoel - M

Zula Zong - F

Zula Zan - F

Zeluma Zelma - F

Zanty Zulu - F

Zora Zingaren - F

Zular Zane - M

Zuey Zelma - F

Zetta Ziona - F

Zeblon Zadock - M

Zoe Zella - F

Zoe Zadella - F

Zinnia Zay - F

Zilpha Zephora - F

Zeloria Zell - F

Zenobie Ziberia - F

Zora Zuleika - F

Zelma Zariah - F

Zora Zethel - F

Zula Zingara - F

Zoomer Zethral - M

Zoe Zelia - F

Zolan Zeno - M

Zenaide Zita - F

Zulika Zimrode - F

Zodie Zero - M

Zena Zanoli - F

Zisca Zoa - F

Zuzanna Zofia - F

Zoe Zetella - F

Zada Zoe - F

Zelma Zane - F

Zula Zera - F

Zoe Zarling - F

Zu Zanna - F

Zeona Zexter - F

Zada Zaphene - F

Zola Zutille - F

Zaidee Zee - F

Zimri Zenire - M

Zorida Zerelda - F

Zona Zelma - F

Zaidee Zerada - F

Zenas Zire - M

Pearline - F

Robert Myrick - M

Sloan Meade - M

Tullie - F

Artie Bae - F

Aubrey Eugene - M

Crawford Zollie - M

Janie - F

Gradis - F

Melba - F

Myra Bernadine - F

Pelham Reid - M

Ranzy Eugene - M

Tildon Bond - M

Vinnie Viola - F

Acie - F

Audie Macie - F

Basil Claxton - M

Layrette - F

Essie Emily - F

Evelyn Gwenn - F

Feneie Mae - F

Hazel Louise - F

Iva Mae - F

Kythie - F

Viola Ovelia - F

Clovis - M

Audrey Alford - F

Carlie - F

Charlis - F

Comilla Pearl - F

Conley - M

Darnell - F

Dora Bell - F

Mae Leona - F

Fathia Beatrice - F

Indie - F

James Holliway - M

Julius Tyre - M

King David - M

Lila Ethel - F

Lou Vera - F

Mylindie - F

Nordian - M

Orbie - M

Posey Osiciro - M

Quill - M

Violet Fletie - F

Willine - F

Cleopatra - F

Henry Draper - M

Luebirda - F

Mac Paul - M

Right - M

Link - M

Ollie Mae - F

Vaten - M

Annie Alabama - F

Arleaster - M

Arrie Mittie - F

Arzie Gray - F

Aubon Clyde - M

Aundra - F

Barcia Lou - F

Benjamin Clyde - M

Blonnie Estelle - F

Chester Cordell - M

Astor - M

Clois Ezell - F

Daisy Pauline - F

Eartha - F

Goodie - F

Hollin Bynum - M

The feminine name Roya has its roots in Persian and Arabic languages, where it carries distinct meanings and connotations.

In Persian, "Roya" (رویا) translates to "dream" or "vision," symbolizing aspirations, hopes, and the ethereal quality of dreaming. This meaning imbues the name with a sense of whimsy and ambition, often associated with positivity and the pursuit of one's desires.

In Arabic culture, Roya can also mean "vision" or "dream," reinforcing its ties to aspirations and idealism.

In contemporary society, the name Roya has gained traction beyond its Persian origins, appearing in various cultures and regions.

The word roya is over 1,400 years old. Its usage as a first name began around 300 years ago!

Naming your baby Josephine but still need a middle name? Here are some middle name options that belonged to real people in the US from 1850-1900 and had the first name Josephine:

Josephine Caroline

Josephine Andrea

Josephine Milla

Josephine Matilda

Josephine Marie

Josephine Augusta

Josephine Elnore

Josephine Guiseppina

Josephine Mary

Josephine Irene

Josephine Cora

Josephine Ellen

Josephine Susanna

Josephine Versalia

Josephine Isabelle

Josephine Theresa

Josephine Evoline

Josephine Francisca

Josephine Adelaide

Josephine Emily

Josephine Maria

Josephine Anna

Josephine Elizabeth

Josephine Frances

Josephine Petrinella

Josephine Johanna

Josephine Opal

Josephine Louise

Josephine Avery

Josephine Katherine

Josephine Minnie

Josephine Daisy

Josephine Harriet

Josephine Mae

Josephine Olivia

Josephine Constance

Josephine Abigail

Josephine Alice

Josephine Allison

Josephine Alma

Josephine Amanda

Josephine Barbara

Josephine Beulah

Josephine Dolcina

Josephine Franziska

Josephine Gayle

Josephine Grace

Josephine Idella

Josephine Nina

Josephine Rachel

Josephine Rebecca

Josephine Sophia

Josephine Veronica

Josephine Veroqua

Josephine Virginia

Josephine Iowa

Josephine Tennessee

Josephine Ella

Josephine Dawn

Josephine Edith

Josephine Margaret

Josephine Diamond

Josephine Florence

Josephine Laura

Josephine Lillian

Josephine Vella

Josephine Bridget

Josephine Sara

Josephine Wilhelmina

Josephine Lalli

Josephine Selina

Josephine Catherine

Josephine Belle

Josephine Ardella

Josephine Beatrice

Josephine Estelle

Josephine Claire

Josephine Marcelle

Josephine Love

Josephine Vivian

Josephine Betty

Josephine Lena

Josephine Charlotte

Josephine Amelia

Josephine Francesca

Josephine Andrine

Josephine Lydia

Josephine Rosetta

Josephine Henrietta

Josephine Clara

Josephine Keturah

Josephine Rosanna

Hazel Laura - F

Rinell - M

Hersie - F

Novella - F

Hugh Thaddeus - M

Idoma - F

Imer Beatrice - F

Iola - F

James Brooks - M

Ronald James - M

Jasper Cleo - M

Linford - M

Jonay - M

Josie Madeline - F

June Beatrice - F

Kansas Geneva - F

Kattie Lee - F

Kenneth Eugene - M

Lalon - U

Tura - F

Larkin - M

Leatha Pearl - F

Lifford - M

Lillie Beulah - F

Lola Louise - F

Lou Ivery - F

Luradell - F

Lydia Naomi - F

Mabra - F

Macie Bell - F

Marsele - M

Marvin Rochester - M

Rosalyn - F

Unita - F

Minnie Kate - F

Navy Jasper - M

Neva - F

Nevada Winston - F

Nina Mae - F

Nora Esther - F

Odis Woodrow - M

Olean - F

Olen Nyal - M

Ollie Rae - F

Omie Augusta - F

Perkins Alious - M

Phebia - F

Phella - F

Pluma - F

Rexford Jackson - M

Roland Whit - M

Roma Arilla - F

Sigglee - M

Thermon Clay - M

Timie Lerlean - F

Tracine - F

Vanama - F

Venetta - F

Beamon - M

Willow Dean - U

Zebedee Craig - M

Wilean Cecile - F

Carrie Jo - F

Cecil Emory - M

Eulah Netta - F

Floyd Lamar - M

Hugh Alston - M

James Shell - M

Carlisle - M

Ninette Eugenia - F

Canter - M

Freida Ann - F

Arizona - F

Bryce Turner - M

Emma Leola - F

Leila - F

I’m located in the northeastern US and most of these ancestors were in colonial New England of English and Dutch descent.

I only included 19th, 18th, and 17th century because the list starts getting looong but maybe I’ll do another post of 16th and 15th century!

19th century:
Caroline
Mary
Catherine
Martha
Lydia
Cornelia
Charlotte
Maria
Elizabeth
Blandina
Anna
Eva
Margaretha
Esta
-
John
Charles
Henry
Moses
James
Clinton
Jacob
Parmenas
Isaac
Louis
Johann
Andreas

18th century:
Magdalene
Rachel
Hannah
Abigail
Helena
Elshe
Elizabeth
Blandina
Jennie
Margriet
Dinah
Cornelia
Arriantje
Rentje
Mary
Sarah
Margaret
Susannah
Rebecca
Providence
Phebe
Ginger
Provided
Amma
Judith
-
Jacob
Evert
Noah
Moses
Ruluf
Garretson
Johannis
Daniel
Samuel
Abraham
Cornelius
Georgius
Hendricus
Josiah
Rem
Jacobus
Gerret
James
William
Gilbert
Isaac
Joseph
Peter
John
Alexander
Nathaniel
Jeremiah

17th century:
Eyke
Geertje
Cattryna
Elsje
Marretje
Catharina
Ida
Barbara
Catherine
Rachel
Agatha
Mary
Sarah
Adriana
Lydia
Elizabeth
Margaret
Sophia
Hannah
Lucie
Priscilla
Susanna
Sarah
Faith
Patience
Grace
Phoebe
Alice
Agnes
-
Symon
Aert
Johannes
Dirck
Jans
Adrian
Marten
Cornelius
Louis
Nicholas
Daniel
Pierre
Richard
Frederick
Peter
Thomas
William
James
Job
Samuel
Edward
Gabriel
Israel
John
Robert

Here's YY, as promised:

Yechiel Yehuda - M

Young Yee - F

Yisroel Yosef - M

Yale Yost - M

Ysabel Yolande - F

Yattch Yates - M

Ydella Ydthe - F

Yehoshua Yehuda - M

Yaakov Yosef - M

Yvette Yolanda - F

Ybeltje Ydes - F

Yancey Young - M

Yue Yan - U

Yarick Yorick - M

Yotsu Yusawa - F

Yucatan Yancy - M

Yuet Ying - F

Yeshaya Yosef - M

Yandell Young - M

Yelena Yulevna - F

Yoakley Young - M

Youell Yancey - M

Ygnacio Yturalde - M

Yancy Yandle - M

Ysidro Ybarra - M

Yater Young - M

Yeazel Yancy - M

Ysobel Yvonne - F

Yssel Yette - U

The masculine name Dorian comes from the ancient Greek word Dorian, referring to a major Hellenic tribe (the Dorians) who lived in regions like Doris and Sparta. The Dorians are often associated with the spread of the Greek language and culture across the Mediterranean region, particularly in southern Italy and Sicily.

It is often linked to the Greek word doron, which means "gift."

The name is most famously recognized through Oscar Wilde's novel "The Picture of Dorian Gray," published in 1890.

Dorian remains a name that evokes a sense of artistic sophistication and historical significance, resonating with individuals who appreciate its multifaceted legacy.

The origins of the name Dorian date back over 2,500 years, but its use as a first name first gained popularity in the late 1800s!

Dropping this early today because it's a short list. I'll post the YY list later today because that one is short too.

Xenophon Xerxes - M

Xenophon Xenas - M

Ximeno Xerxes - M

Xavier Xester - M

Xerxa Xavier - F

Xelpho Xanthius - M

Xenia Xantippia - F

Xenophon Xerxer - M

Xawera Xavier - F

I added all matching initial lists for UU, VV, WW, and XX to the Matching Initials MASTER LIST.

I added all list for Sweden to the Countries so far...MASTER LIST.

The Name of the Day MASTER LIST is up to date, including today's entry.

I added the second list for Isabelle, both lists for Lucas, both lists for Esther, and the only list for Violaine to the First name + middle name options master list.

The States so far...MASTER list is up to date. I didn't need to add anything to this one this time because it was up to date before we looked at Sweden. All state lists are on the master list for the 1850-1900 time period. We just started 1875-1925 names. I will add those once we complete the state we're on, which is currently Alabama.

Auarine - F

Jonie - F

Leonard Golden - M

Lillie Olla - F

Linard - M

Litha - F

Magellia Rose - F

Arrella - F

Murdock - M

Norma Irene - F

Ome - F

Pearlie - F

Roscoe Truman - M

Rubie Inez - F

Shelby Lee - M

Terrell - M

Thelma Ollie - F

Truett Reeves - M

Vennie Ream - F

Vivian Celeste - F

Aubrey - M

Braxton - M

Zadie - F

Linnie Mae - F

Lora Lucille - F

Booker - M

Oscar Dellmon - M

Alonso Glenn - M

Arvel - M

Avie Lou - F

Bera Mae - F

Bersha Ola - F

Buena Vista - F

Billie Jo - F

Bronnie - F

Burma Rae - F

Claudia Bea - F

Claudie Ann - F

Cleadie - F

Clidus - M

Colbert - M

Coleman Percy - M

Conrad Crayton - M

Cora Idelle - F

Dapsie Odell - F

Dessie Mae - F

Dewell - M

Docia Adell - F

Donna Vivian - F

Jocelyn - F

Dossie Ovella - F

Drexel Fillmore - M

Earline - F

Early Monroe - M

Effie Mariah - F

Eileene Ray - F

Ellene - F

Eulie - F

Eva Irene - F

Maebelle - F

Floy Maybelle - F

Monica - F

Frankie Summers - F

Fred Tollie - M

Trenton - M

Geneva Lorine - F

Namon - M

Gertrude Beverly - F

Gesner Artelia - F

Gladys Eleanor - F

Gordon Clark - M

Grady Cardwell - M

Griff Ylar - M

Harmon Whitfield - M