Unique Names from History
- Catullus
Origin:
Latin, meaning unknownDescription:
Bearded, fusty name of great old Roman lyric poet; just what the bold vanguard baby namer might be looking for.
- Tace
- Atossa
Origin:
Greek from PersianMeaning:
"bestowing very richly, well trickling, well granting"Description:
The historical Atossa was the daughter of Cyrus the Great of the Persian Empire. Atossa first married her brother Cambyses II, but was later married to Darius I. She gave birth to their son Xerxes I, the next Achaemenid king.
- Siddhartha
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"one who has accomplished a goal"Description:
Siddhartha Guatama was the real name of Buddha, born in India in the 5th century BC. It has thus become a significant name among Buddhists, who follow Buddha's teachings.
- Giffard
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"puffy cheeks"Description:
A popular first name in the eleventh and twelfth centuries, giving rise to surnames Gifford et al. Could enjoy a comeback thanks to trendy Griffin.
- Gervase