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HomeBaby Names A tale steeped in Greek mythology. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team This name, a Modern Greek form ofPolyxena, has its roots in ancient Greece. These elements, when combined, convey the meaning of entertaining many guests or being very hospitable. In Greek mythology, Polyxena was the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy....

HomeBaby Names Embodying the strength and resilience of triumph. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team It is generally considered a diminutive ofLauraandLorraineand means laurel, derived from the Latin word Laurus. In this context, Lori also means from Laurentum. Historical significance Originally, Lori was a nickname for the names beginning with the letter Lor....

HomeBaby Names The favor of God, shining with grace and quiet strength. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team Continuing its Latin roots, Nancy may also be a variant ofAnnisrooted in the name Agnes. It is also the name of a city in Frances Lorraine region. However, it gained popularity in the US in the 20th century....

HomeBaby Names A name that symbolizes a fearless spirit. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team The name means horse lover or horse joy. It is widely believed that the famous writer J.R.R. Tolkien created this vowel-rich name. In Gaelic culture, the name means young warrior. Tolkien used Old English to portray the Rohirric language....

HomeBaby Names A gentle reflection of life and beauty. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team It is a gender-neutral name originally used as a matronymic surname, derived from the medieval name Aveline. Aveline is a derivative of the Germanic name Ava, which means life or bird. Variations and popularity Evelyn is a variant of the Irish name Aibhilin or Eibhleann....

HomeBaby Names A name that symbolizes the strength of will and resolution. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team Thus, this name also means the helmet of choice. Historical significance Liams first known historical record was William of Gellone, who lived in the eighth century. Another historically significant bearer of the name was Duke William of Normandy....

HomeBaby Names Take a deeper look into this multicultural and consistently popular name. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team It is one of those unique names that have diverse origins. The word has roots in Latin, Spanish, Italian, and even Egyptian languages. In Spanish and Italian languages, it means mine. This name is also a derivation of mila, a Slavic word implying dear or darling....

HomeBaby Names A two-syllable name with a simple pronunciation yet a deep meaning! MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team This lovely unisex name has various origins and a deep history. The root mil in Slavic languages signifies someone dear or adored. It has also been speculated that Milo is aGermanic namederived from the Latin word miles, which implies soldier....

HomeBaby Names A name steeped in Latin American culture. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team The names meaning translates to I love you. This is a common name among the indigenous people of southwest Mexico. The name Nayeli can also be spelled Nallely, depending on the regions dialect. Usage and variantsThe Zapotec-speaking communities are mainly found in Latin America....

However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. It comes from the Hebrew word nacham, which means rest or comfort. The name Noah has been used for centuries and is a popular choice for baby boys worldwide. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team The story of Noah and the Ark is told in the Book of Genesis in the Old Testament. Noah obeyed Gods instructions and built the massive ark, which took him and his family years to construct....

HomeBaby Names A glorious combination of nobility and strength. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team The name is an anglicized form of Eoghan, which means born from the yew tree in Old Irish. It is also considered an anglicized form of Owain, a Welsh name possibly derived from the Latin Eugenius. The name Eugenius stems from the Greek word Eugenios, meaning well-born or of noble birth....

HomeBaby Names The Italian equivalent of John. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team It is the perfect name for parents who want their baby boy to remember his Italian roots. Giovanni is the Italian equivalent of John. In Greek, it is written as Ioannes. With the dominance of Latin in Christian culture, Ioannes was then Latinized as Johannes....

HomeBaby Names A blend of tranquility, joy, and natures strength. MomJunction believes in providing reliable, research-backed information to you. However, if you find any incongruencies, feel free towrite to us. Illustration: MomJunction Design Team It is most commonly thought of as having Greek origins and implies from the Earth. As a diminutive of the wordKatherine, Kaia signifies purity. In Scandinavian culture, the meaning translates to each of the two. In Hawaiian, Kaia means the sea (1)....