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Sarah

Girl

A name of Hebrew origin meaning "lady, princess, noblewoman".

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Henry

Boy

A name of Germanic origin meaning "home ruler".

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Donald

Boy

A name of Scottish Gaelic origin meaning "ruler of the world".

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Adolf

Boy

A name of Old German origin meaning "noble wolf".

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Albert

Boy

A name of Germanic origin meaning "noble and bright".

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Alison

Boy/Girl

A Norman French diminutive belonging to the Alice name family.

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Cordelia

Girl

From Cordeilla, a name appearing in the 12th-century chronicles of Geoffrey of Monmouth, borne by the youngest of the three daughters of King Leir and the only one to remain loyal to her father.

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Ada

Boy/Girl

A Germanic short form built from an element meaning “noble.”

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Avalon

Girl

This name comes from the name of the island paradise to which King Arthur was brought after his death.

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Basil

Boy

A Greek name meaning “royal” or “kingly.”

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How should I search when I only know the style I want?Start with a short phrase such as classic italian girl names or short greek names starting with e, then refine with the filter chips.

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