Troian

Meaning: (Father of Triplet Sons, Woman of Troy)

Origin: (Slavic)

Pronunciation: (Troy-ann, Troy-in, troy-en, trow-en)

Gender: Male, Possibly Uni-Sex

I saw this as the name of one of the actresses on the TV series Pretty Little Liars. Though I’ve never seen the show nor do I know anything about the actress I do like her name. The primary meaning seems very masculine obviously but I read that the second meaning can be used as well and that is feminine now so I put this as a possible uni-sex name. I like the over all look of this name and it has a look of several names in one giving it a unique yet attractive look.

Milorada

Meaning: (Milo "Gracious, Dear" and Rad "Work, Care, Joy, Happy, Willing".)

Origin: (Serbian, Slavic, Croatian)

Pronunciation: (MihLAOerAHDAH)

Gender: Female

This is the name of an outfit or commenter on I think either Pearson Renaissance Shoppe or Arm Street websites. This is a great feminine form for names like Milo and Miles. So if you love those names but want a female character this would be great. It seems a pretty cool name for a very ethereal divine character of outstanding grace and beauty. Also does seem like a name for an ancient race or something, so would be cool if used for that or maybe the name of an alien world or Medieval Kingdom or something.

Nickname Options: Milly, Millie, Milo, Rada (RAH-DAH not like RAD-ah), Radie (RAHD-ee), Lora, and Miles.

Edit January 24, 2016:

I forgot to add that I have used this as the name of the Kingdom in my Cinderella Retelling Long Short Story "Everly After" which is Retelling Book One in my Fairy Tales with a Twist Series (well maybe a Trilogy or well I'll see as I go). I am retelling Fairy Tales and giving them a delightful or often infuriating twist. I am also incorporating my own Fairy Tales. Milorada fit perfect as the name of the Kingdom in my Cinderella Retelling!

Lumina

Meaning: (Luminous, Brilliant Light, Glowing Light, Sunlight, Sunshine, Romanian word for Sunshine, Luminosa is the Spanish form.)

Origin: (Slavic, Latin)

Pronunciation: (loo-MEEN-ah, luw-MIY-N-aa)

Gender: Female

This is a beautiful name. I first saw it when I saw a Barbie movie advertised on a commercial. The meanings are gorgeous and even the Spanish form Luminosa is so very lovely, beautiful and rare. In an upcoming novel I intent to write Lumina will be the youngest of seven daughters. Her twin will be named Luna *see on list of posts*. Her sisters will be named Raven, Sparrow, Rosalie, Irisa, Mariposa, and Luna. *See Sparrow, Rosalie, Irisa, Mariposa, and Luna on list of posts.* Lumina has such a unique look that I really love but some on Yahoo Answers I see don’t feel the same about this name. .

Casimir

Meaning: (Proclamation of Peace, Keeping the Peace, Declaration of Peace, Peaceful, Destroyer of Peace, Famous Destroyer (of Peace)". Associated with Poland for her famous 11th-century king, who brought peace to the nation. Also a saint's name (15th century). Several Polish kings have borne this name, including Casimir III the Great and Saint Casimir, a patron saint of Poland and Lithuania. The name was imported into Western Europe via Germany, where it was borne by some royalty.)

Origin: (Polish, Slavic, English)

Pronunciation: (KAA-Ziy-Mih-R, KAH-zee-meer, KAZ-i-meer)

Gender: Male   

I was trying to find dark and light names for a character but I came across this name which I decided not to use in my story but decided to add to my blog. The meanings are very nice and strong. The meanings remind me of the name Vladimir *see on list of posts*. The name has a long history of use and has a handsome strong look. All around I like it a lot.

Lana

Meaning: (Rock, Precious, Little Rock, Light, Afloat, Calm as Still Waters, Variant of Alana or Helen. Short form of Svetlana. The name also resembles the romantic term for wool: “Laine” or “Lana”.)

Origin: (Old German, Irish, Gaelic, Greek, Hawaiian, Slavic)

Pronunciation: (LAN-ah, LAHN-ah)

Gender: Female

I was watching one of those ER stories shows and there was a lady they were talking about who was named Lana. It reminded me of the name of the character from the TV Series Smallville (About the early years of Superman / Clark Kent). I think the name is short but still really pretty and exotic in a way. I love the many meanings particularly Calm as Still Waters.

Neddie

Meaning: (Wealth Protector, Wealthy Guard, Prosperous Protector, Born on Sunday, Variant of Edmund and Edward and Neda.)

Origin: (Old English, Slavic, French)

Pronunciation: (NED-ee, NEHD-iy)

Gender: Uni-Sex

I was watching something the other day and I heard this name. It reminded me of Nettie from The Color Purple book and movie. It can be a boy and girl name but I always hear it on girls.

Miles

Meaning: (Peaceful, Soldier, Favor, Grace, Merciful, Mild, Calm, Eager to Please, Who is Like God, The name is of disputed origin. Its medieval form was the Roman name Milo (Latin), itself from the element miles ('soldier'), possibly influenced from the association with the name Michael. Another derivation suggests the source as the Slavic mil ('favor, grace'). The name has been used by English speakers since its introduction from the Norman Conquest, and it saw a moderate revival in the 18th century. In Ireland, it is taken as the Anglicized form of other names such as Maoileas, Maelmore, and Maolmuire, and the form Myles as the equivalent of the Gaelic Maolra. In Scotland, Myles is taken as the Anglicized form of Maoilios. The medieval knight was called miles in Medieval Latin, while in Classical Latin, miles meant simply soldier of any sort, including infantry. Miles Gloriosus, whose name means "boastful soldier", was a comic stock character in classical Roman drama. Miles has several variant forms, some of which offer their own derivations: Milan, Milo, Milos, Myles and Mylo. Historical: the Pilgrim leader, Miles Standish. In modern times, the character Miles O'Brien in the TV series "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". Musician Miles Davis.)

Origin: (Old German, Latin, Hebrew, English, Slavic, Norman)

Pronunciation: (MAYah-S, MIELZ, MIE-əlz, MIYLZ, myls)

Gender: Male, possibly Uni-Sex

I've been watching the new Science Fiction Dystopian  / Post-Apocalyptic show Revolution. The main characters uncle who helps her is named Miles. I have heard this used as a name before but hearing it more and more I have decided to add it to my blog. The name has great meanings and does seem strong. Most people will think of this as more a way to measure distance rather than a name but it seems to have been used as a name for a long time. I like the look and sound of the name as well.

The name Miles is a form of Milo or vice versa. Anyway a friend of mine Mallory is about to have her second child, a son, sometime this month. Her first child was a son as well and his name is Roman (Born December 2010). Her and her husband are naming there newest addition Milo. I think Milo is a somewhat cute name. Congrats to them on their newest little one!

Vladimir

Meaning: (Renowned Prince, To Rule with Greatness, Great Ruler, To Rule with Peace, Ruling Peace, The Owner of Peace, Has Peace)

Origin: (Slavic, Russian)

Pronunciation: (vlah-DEE-meer)

Gender: Male

I have always liked this name and I am not sure why. I think I like the name because of the nickname Vlad. The whole name is just fun to say. I think this name has a fantastic meaning and a strong masculine look and sound to it.

Aksana or Oksana

Meaning: (Praise God, Glory to God, Welcoming, Derived from the Greek Xenia (hospitality), which is from Xenos (a guest, stranger)

Origin: (Russian, Hebrew, Slavic)

Pronunciation: (ahk-SAH-nah)

Gender: Female

I heard this name on WWE Smack Down. I have heard this name before but I guess I forgot about it until I heard it on there. I like the name and the meaning as well.

Dannika or Dannikka or Danica

Meaning: (Morning Star, From Denmark, There is a famous and expensive Royal Copenhagen china pattern known as "Flora Danica", or "Flowers of Denmark". )

Origin: (Latin, Slavic, Hebrew)

Pronunciation: (DAN-i-kah, Da-nik-a, daw-nika, DAh-nee-tsah, DA-nee-tsah, DA-ni-kə)

Gender: Female


I heard and saw this name the other day on one of those Hoarders shows. One of the professional organizers brought in was named Dannikka. I thought the name was unique and pretty. The Pronunciation various from person to person which can be a bit of a down fall.