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Dwayne is a boy's given name of Irish origin. It is the anglicized version of the Irish name Dubhán, which was a popular surname in historic times. Saint Dubhán, pronounced "dove-awn", was a Welsh… Read more »
Despite what you may initially think, India as a name actually stems from British roots. The feminine title is derived from the Indus river, which flows through South and Central Asia. The name has… Read more »
The name Iker is boy's name of Basque origin meaning "visitation". Long an extremely popular name in Spain, Iker (usually pronounced EE-kuhr in the English speaking world) is the rare Basque name… Read more »
Ivory is a gender-neutral name of English origin, meaning “white as elephant tusks” and “pale white.” Ivory’s connection with the animal kingdom is of great merit, with elephants often revered as a… Read more »
Isla is a baby girl name of Spanish origin. From tropical temperatures to a tranquil atmosphere, Isla is a blissful name meaning “island.” If you’re well-traveled, you may recognize Isla as a… Read more »
Isabel is a girl’s name of French and Hebrew origins and means “pledged to God,” “God is my oath,” and “God is perfection.” Isabel first came to prominence in southwest Europe during the Middle Ages… Read more »
The name Ignacio is boy's name of Spanish origin meaning "fiery". Ignacio, like Horacio, makes its gray-bearded English equivalent name sound positively dashing. While the Ig- beginning summons up… Read more »
Harriet has long been considered a stylish, upscale name in England, but it's still waiting to be revived in the US—though some parents seeking a solid, serious semi-classic are beginning to consider… Read more »
The name Glen is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "narrow valley". Former traditional male name now in middle-aged limbo, but with a nice naturey meaning to endear it to modern parents.… Read more »
In the USA, Hattie is one of those nicknames that is now more popular than its parent name, Harriet. In England, however, Harriet is still by far more popular than Hattie, while in Australia,… Read more »
Hector is a boy’s name of Greek origin. From the original spelling “Hektor,” the title means “steadfast,” or holdfast. In Greek mythology, Hector was a hero of the Trojan War revered for his bravery… Read more »
Hazel is a feminine name of British origin meaning “the hazel tree.” This name is by no means new, but it still is one for the ages. This classically beautiful name evokes the rich colors of hazel… Read more »
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