Plain names: Plain Jane and Average Joe Baby Names
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Origin:
Aramaic, Latin, Greek
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Meaning:
«of the forest; or prayed for»
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Description:
Silas is a Biblical name of debated – or possibly multiple – origins. It may be a simplified form of the Latin Silvanus, meaning «of the forest», or alternatively may be a Greek form of the Aramaic Seila or Hebrew Saul, meaning «asked for, prayed for».
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- LunaHeart
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Origin:
Latin
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Meaning:
«moon»
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Description:
The name of the Roman goddess of the moon, Luna is derived straight from the Latin word for moon, luna. Luna’s divine complement is Sol, the god of the Sun. In Roman art, Luna is often depicted driving a chariot.
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- HugoHeart
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Origin:
Latinized form of Hugh
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Meaning:
«mind, intellect»
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Description:
Hugo, the Latin form of Hugh, has more heft and energy than the original — and of course we love names that end (or begin, for that matter) with an o.
This one is especially appealing because it’s backed up by lots of solid history and European style.
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- ArloHeart
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Origin:
Irish or English
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Meaning:
«between two hills»
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Description:
Arlo has many possible derivations along with its Irish and English roots. It may be a shortened form of the Italian name Carlo or the Spanish Carlos, and in Basque-speaking regions it is the word for area. In English, Arlo was used as a place name, Arlo Hill, by Edmund Spenser in his epic poem The Faerie Queene and is thought to derive from the Celtic word Aherlow, meaning “between two highlands.”
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- JudeHeart
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Origin:
Latin diminutive of Judah
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Meaning:
«praised»
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Description:
Jude is an example of a name whose image was turned on its head primarily by one appealing celebrity.
So take a bow, Jude Law: You—in collaboration with the Lennon-McCartney song «Hey Jude»—have erased Jude’s old connections to the traitorous Judas Iscariot and Thomas Hardy’s tragic Jude the Obscure, and inspired a legion of new babies named Jude.
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- CoraHeart
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Origin:
Greek
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Meaning:
«maiden»
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Description:
In classical mythology, Cora—or Kore—was a euphemistic name of Persephone, goddess of fertility and the underworld. Kore was the name used when referencing her identity as the goddess of Spring, while Persephone referred to her role as queen of the Underworld. Cora gained popularity as a given name after James Fenimore Cooper used it as the name of his heroine, Cora Munro, in his 1826 novel The Last of the Mohicans.
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- MiloHeart
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Origin:
Latin and Old German
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Meaning:
«soldier or merciful»
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Description:
Milo is most commonly considered to be Germanic name derived from the Latin word miles, meaning «soldier.
» However, there is evidence to suggest it also may have independently spawned from the Slavic root milu, meaning «merciful.» Milo predates brother name Miles, a variation that evolved when the name immigrated to the British Isles in the Middle Ages. Mylo is an alternate spelling.
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- FinnHeart
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Origin:
Irish
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Meaning:
«fair or white»
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Description:
Finn is a name with enormous energy and charm, that of the greatest hero of Irish mythology, Finn MacCool (aka Fionn mac Cuumhaill), an intrepid warrior with mystical supernatural powers, noted as well for his wisdom and generosity.
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- EzraHeart
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Origin:
Hebrew
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Meaning:
«help»
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Description:
Ezra is potentially an abbreviation for the Hebrew phrase Azaryahu, meaning “Yah helps.” In the Bible, Ezra led a group of fifteen hundred Israelites out of slavery in Babylon and back to Jerusalem.
The Latin name Esdras derives from Ezra.
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- KaiHeart
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Origin:
Hawaiian
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Meaning:
«sea»
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Description:
Kai has many origins and meanings. What does the name Kai mean? That depends on which Kai you’re referring to.
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- AvaHeart
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Origin:
Hebrew, Latin or Germanic
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Meaning:
«life; bird; water, island»
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Description:
In medieval times, Ava was a diminutive of Germanic names beginning in Av-, in particular Aveline, from which the name Evelyn would eventually arise. It may derive from a Proto-Germanic root meaning «island» or «water». However, the medieval name eventually fell out of use entirely, only to resurface in contemporary times. This suggests that today’s Ava may be a modern variation of Eva. Alternatively, Ava could also derive from the Latin avis, meaning «bird.
» Ava has separate Persian roots as a name meaning «voice» or «sound.»
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- MilesHeart
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Origin:
English form of Milo
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Meaning:
«soldier or merciful»
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Description:
Miles, which took on a permanent veneer of cool thanks to jazz great Miles Davis, is a confident and polished boy name starting with M that has been appreciated in particular by celebrity baby namers, including Elisabeth Shue, Mayim Bialik, Larenz Tate, Joan Cusack and Lionel Ritchie.
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- LucyHeart
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Origin:
English variation of Lucia, Latin
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Meaning:
«light»
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Description:
Lucy is the English form of the Roman Lucia, which derives from the Latin word «lux» meaning «light.» Lucy and Lucia were at one time given to girls born at dawn. Lucy can alternatively be spelled Luci or Lucie.
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- LyraHeart
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Origin:
Greek
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Meaning:
«lyre»
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Description:
Lyra is a constellation name taken from the lyre of Orpheus.
It contains the star Vega and thus could make a melodic choice for a parent interested in music, astronomy, or mythology. It has more depth and history than Lyric, is more unusual than Lila (which it rhymes with). It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015.
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- JamesHeart
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Origin:
English variation of Jacob, Hebrew
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Meaning:
«supplanter»
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Description:
James is an English derivation of the Hebrew name Jacob. James is biblical (the name of two apostles in the New Testament), royal (kings of both England and Scotland), presidential (with more U.S. Chief Executives named James (six) than any other name), and it is shared by countless great writers and entertainers.
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- TheoHeart
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Origin:
Diminutive of Theodore
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Meaning:
«gift of God»
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Description:
Many modern parents use Theo as the short form for Theodore rather than the dated Ted—including some celebs, such as Dallas Bryce Howard— but others bypass the Grandpa name Theodore entirely and skip right to the hip nickname Theo.
Short and ultra-chic, Theo’s a cool, contemporary baby name choice.
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- TheaHeart
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Origin:
Greek
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Meaning:
«goddess, godly»
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Description:
Thea is a diminutive of names ending in -thea, including Dorothea, Althea, and Anthea. It is also the Anglicized spelling of Theia, the Titan of sight, goddess of light, and mother of the moon. She was the consort of Hyperion, and mother of Helios, Selene, and Eos.
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- NoahHeart
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Origin:
Hebrew
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Meaning:
«rest, repose»
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Description:
Noah was derived from the Hebrew name Noach, which itself came from the root nuach, meaning «rest.» In the bible, Noah was deemed the only righteous man of his time, singled out by God to survive the great flood sent to punish the world. Noa is generally a separate feminine Hebrew name, although it’s also found as a variant spelling of the male name Noah.
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- LeoHeart
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Origin:
Latin
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Meaning:
«lion»
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Description:
Leo was derived from the Latin leo, meaning “lion.” Thirteen popes have carried the name, including St. Leo the Great. In Germanic languages, Leo has historically been used as a nickname for names including Leon and Leopold. In Latinate languages, Leonardo is considered a full form for Leo.
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- AdaHeart
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Origin:
German
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Meaning:
«island»
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Description:
Ada is derived from the German name Adelaide, which came from the ancient name Adalheidis. The root, adal, is a Germanic word meaning «noble.» Ada can also be considered a variation of the biblical name Adah, pronounced AH-da, one of the first girls’ names mentioned in the Book of Genesis.
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So take a bow, Jude Law: You—in collaboration with the Lennon-McCartney song «Hey Jude»—have erased Jude’s old connections to the traitorous Judas Iscariot and Thomas Hardy’s tragic Jude the Obscure, and inspired a legion of new babies named Jude.
» However, there is evidence to suggest it also may have independently spawned from the Slavic root milu, meaning «merciful.» Milo predates brother name Miles, a variation that evolved when the name immigrated to the British Isles in the Middle Ages. Mylo is an alternate spelling.
The Latin name Esdras derives from Ezra.
» Ava has separate Persian roots as a name meaning «voice» or «sound.»
It contains the star Vega and thus could make a melodic choice for a parent interested in music, astronomy, or mythology. It has more depth and history than Lyric, is more unusual than Lila (which it rhymes with). It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015.
Short and ultra-chic, Theo’s a cool, contemporary baby name choice.
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Abhivarna Telugu Explain❯
Adalland Homeland, Laundryman, Lion Man, Land❯
Afsar Arabic Officer, Explained, Commander, Better❯
Alant Brotherly, Laundryman, Property Owner or Laundry-man, The Teuton❯
Amner French Chaplain, Alms, Ultimate Being❯
Baadi Arabic Wonderful, Unique, Evident, Clear❯
Badea Arabic Marvelous, Creator, A Wonderful Man, Plain❯
Badey Arabic Distinct, Plain, Inventor, Wonderful❯
Badi Arabic Unique, Distinct, Wonderful, Plain❯
Bady Arabic Wonderful, Inventor, Unique, Distinct❯
Blaer Scottish Dweller on the Plain, Field, Peat Moss, Flat Area❯
Blaere Scottish Dweller on the Plain, Field, Peat Moss, Flat Area❯
Blair Scottish Plain, Field, Child of the Fields, Flat Area❯
Blaire Female Version of Blair, Dweller on the Plain, Flatland❯
Blare Scottish Peat Moss, Flat Area, Plain, Child of the Fields❯
Blayr The Word Blàr Which is of the Meaning Plain Field Battlefield, Peat Moss, Flat Area❯
Blondean Dweller on the Plain, Plain, Flat Area, Peat Moss, Child of the Fields❯
Cap A Chaplain❯
Capp A Chaplain❯
Caps French A Chaplain❯
Chaneta Dweller on the Plain, Plain, Flat Area, Peat Moss, Child of the Fields❯
Charon Greek Mythology Goddess Aphrodite, It Refers to Flat Land at the Foot of Mount Carmel, Fragrance, A Fertile Plain❯
Charron Goddess Aphrodite, Sweet, Princess, Fertile Plains❯
Charyn Inspired By a Biblical Landscape, Place in Israel, Goddess Aphrodite, Fragrance❯
Cheray Beloved, Dear, A Plain, Darling❯
Cherin Princess, Goddess Aphrodite, It Refers to Flat Land at the Foot of Mount Carmel, Honey❯
Cheron Princess, Singer, A Fertile Plain, Inspired By a Biblical Landscape❯
Clance One who Lives Near the River Clare, Plain, Name of a Place, Bright❯
Clancea Celtic One who Lives Near the River Clare, Plain, Name of a Place, Bright❯
Clancee Celtic One who Lives Near the River Clare, Plain, Name of a Place, Bright❯
Clancey Luminous, Bright, English, Famous❯
Clanci Celtic Luminous, Of Clare, Plain, Clear❯
Clancie Luminous, Of Clare, Plain, Clear❯
Clancy Irish English (Rare) Luminous, Bright, English, Famous❯
Claney Celtic Luminous, Of Clare, Plain, Clear❯
Clansee Celtic Luminous, Of Clare, Plain, Clear❯
Clansey Celtic Name of a Place, One who Lives Near the River Clare, Famous, Bright❯
Clansi Celtic Name of a Place, One who Lives Near the River Clare, Famous, Bright❯
Clansie Celtic Name of a Place, One who Lives Near the River Clare, Famous, Bright❯
Clansy Celtic Name of a Place, One who Lives Near the River Clare, Famous, Bright❯
Clareen Clear, Famous, Bright, Name of a Place❯
Claren Famous, One who Lives Near the River Clare, Bright, Clear❯
Clarence English Famous, One who Lives Near the River Clare, Bright, Clear❯
Clarencio English Plain, Bright, Luminous, Name of a Place❯
Clarendon Plain, Bright, Luminous, Name of a Place❯
Clarens English Plain, Bright, Luminous, Name of a Place❯
Clarensis English Plain, Bright, Luminous, Name of a Place❯
Clarin Luminous, Plain, Name of a Place, Clear❯
Claron One who Lives Near the River Clare, Famous, Clear, Plain❯
Clarrey English One who Lives Near the River Clare, Famous, Clear, Plain❯
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