The rarity of these names makes them difficult to definitively list, and their meanings can vary by cultural context:
1. Zephyra: Of Greek origin, meaning "west wind."
2, Quintessa: Latin in origin, likely meaning "fifth essence."
3. Vespera: Of Latin origin, meaning "evening star."
4. Faelan: Irish and Gaelic in origin, meaning "little wolf."
5. Yara: Of Arabic, Hebrew, and Brazilian origin, meanings vary from "small butterfly" to "water lady."
6. Isolde: Of Germanic origin, meaning "ice" and "beautiful."
7. Thalassa: Greek in origin, meaning "sea."
8. Jorvik: Of Old Norse origin, historically referring to the city now known as York in England.
9. Calista: Of Greek origin, meaning "most beautiful."
10. Eulalia: Of Greek origin, meaning "sweetly speaking."
If you're looking to protect a name that is at risk of extinction why not pick one of the above.
If you read one of the following names and roll your eyes it's probably because you've heard it before! It might even be your name.
1. John: Derived from Hebrew, meaning "God is gracious."
2. James: From Hebrew, meaning "supplanter" or "one who follows."
3. Mary: Of Hebrew origin, meaning "bitter" or "wished-for child."
4. William: Of Germanic origin, meaning "resolute protection."
5. Robert: Germanic in origin, meaning "bright fame."
6. Michael: From Hebrew, meaning "who is like God?"
7. Linda: Of Germanic origin, meaning "soft" or "tender," although popularly misconstrued as meaning "beautiful" due to a hit song.
8. Elizabeth: Hebrew in origin, meaning "God is an oath" or "God is abundance."
9. Patricia: Of Latin origin, meaning "noble" or "patrician."
10. Jennifer: Of Cornish origin, meaning "fair one" or "white wave."
But hey, whilst perhaps not the most inspiring list, we hope the meanings of the names spark some intrigue.
