Saints Names
Names carried by the calendar of saints, which is how most Latin and Greek names reached northern Europe at all. The saint is often the only reason the name survived the language it came from.
10 names, uncommon — 100 to 499 a year, in the United States
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Alessio Alessio is a boy's name of Greek origin meaning "defender," the Italian form of Alexis.Boy Italian 276 in 2025
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Teresa Teresa is a girl's name whose meaning is uncertain, though harvester is the usual reading.Girl Spanish 291 in 2025
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Inès Inès is a girl's name meaning "pure" or "holy," the French and Spanish form of Agnes.Girl French 213 in 2025
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Lucie Lucie is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "light," the French form of Lucy.Girl French 207 in 2025
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