The name collection

Names with meaning.

3,600+ baby names from 25 cultures, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and story.

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49–66 of 66 names

Greek · English

Nerissa

Possibly sea nymph

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Greek

Nikos

Victory of the people, through Nikolaos

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Swedish · Greek

Nils

Scandinavian form of Nicholas

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Greek

Pelagia

Feminine form of Pelagius, associated with the sea

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Greek · Armenian

Petros

Greek and Armenian form of Peter: stone

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Greek

Philo

Friend or lover

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Greek

Sophronia

Feminine form of Sophronius: self-controlled or sensible

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Greek

Stelios

Form of Stylianos, associated with a pillar

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Serbian · Italian · Greek

Teodora

Gift of God

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Greek

Theodosia

Feminine form of Theodosius: giving to God

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French · Greek

Timéo

Honor

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Polish · Greek

Tymon

To honor; esteem

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Greek

Xanthe

Yellow; blond or fair-haired

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