Best Sibling Names for Canada

Native American

Fulfilling

to be noble, to be strong

Hello

The one who is loved

Bitterness; sea of sorrow

princess

Ash tree clearing

Dark-skinned or black.

From the name of the season, ultimately from Old English sumor. It has been in use as a given name since the 1970s.

strength, valor

ash tree town; ash town

From the Greek name Αικατερινη (Aikaterine). The etymology is debated: it could derive from the earlier Greek name ‘Εκατερινη (Hekaterine), which came from ‘εκατερος (hekateros) "each of the two"; it could derive from th…

manly, brave

princess

From the English word for the climbing plant with fragrant flowers which is used for making perfumes. It is derived from Persian یاسمن (yasamen) (which is also a Persian name).

beloved

defender of mankind

wished-for child

from the meadow of the Royal Fortress

Form of ANNA.

Latinized form of SELENE. This name was borne by popular Mexican-American singer Selena Quintanilla (1971-1995), who was known simply as Selena.

Lord; A modern variation used as a feminine form of the male name Kyrie

Laurel tree or bay tree

From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling". A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George Mifflin Dallas.

messenger

to cut or to tailor

lion of God

Invented by author Jonathan Swift for his poem 'Cadenus and Vanessa' (1726). He arrived at it by rearranging the initial syllables of the first name and surname of Esther Vanhomrigh, his close friend.

Exalted, noble

to bind

crown

Victory of the people

queen

English and Polish form of Latin Iohanna, which was derived from Greek Ιωαννα (Ioanna), the feminine form of Ioannes (see JOHN).

Laurel

noble, kind

From the name of the bird, ultimately from Old English hræfn. The raven is revered by several Native American groups of the west coast. It is also associated with the Norse god Odin.

laurel

alive, living

Who is like God?

defender of mankind

From the English word meaning "sunny, cheerful".

Honeybee

she who brings victory

lioness of God

God is my oath

unfortunate

noble

The name is derived from the holly tree, symbolizing protection and peace.

Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.

Happiness, delight

A variation of 'Casey' meaning brave in battle

white

Crown, garland

Feminine form of BRIAN. This name was used by Edmund Spenser in 'The Faerie Queene' (1590). The name was not commonly used until the 1970s, when it rapidly became popular in the United States.

noble

reborn

Worthy of love

French feminine form of DANIEL. It has been commonly used in the English-speaking world only since the 20th century.

One who is charming and pleasant; A combination name representing 'A' and 'Misha'

Loved, beloved

Old Norse

God is gracious

God's promise

Kyshana is a modern invented name, possibly derived from combinations of similar-sounding names like Kiana, implying 'God is gracious' or 'pure'.

Land; territory

A variant of the name Roxane, meaning 'bright' or 'dawn'.

Free-spirited

A modern, possibly invented name with no clear historical meaning.

A variant of Sherry, derived from the Spanish word 'jerez', referring to sherry wine.

From the -shawn family of names

Modern English

A name that can mean 'shining child' or 'child of praise', depending on the characters used.

Derived from a place name, possibly related to the Old French for 'a valley'.

He will be gracious

derived from the name Delicia, meaning delight or pleasure

brave with a spear

a modern blend of Jessica, which means 'to behold' or 'wealthy'.

Variant of Kendra, meaning 'the knowing one'.

unique, original

derived from the name 'Lana', which signifies light or illumination

This name was first used in this spelling by William Shakespeare for a character in his comedy 'Twelfth Night' (1602).

bright fame

African American Vernacular English

manifestation of God

A modern coinage, possibly a variation of 'Tracy'.

to bloom

Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".

Pure

A variant of the male name Kiff

Pure or chaste; a variant of the name Kathleen.

A form of Christina, meaning ‘follower of Christ’.

derived from awakening or rebirth

Derived from the name ‘Nikita,’ meaning ‘unconquered’ or ‘victorious’.

Light; brightness

beloved

lock of hair

A name with diverse cultural significance

From a fictional perspective, possibly inspired by tendencies or nurturing qualities.

happy; fortunate

Short form of 'Courtney', meaning 'from the court.'

Pure

A beloved name with deep roots

a form of the name Mignonne, meaning 'delicate' or 'lovely'.

a modern name variation that may be inspired by the name 'Lakeisha'

pleasant to the taste or smell; delightful

gift of God

Revelation

A small, decorative illustration or picture.

Adeva means 'bringer of magnificence' or 'goddess'.

Variant of AMALIA, though it is sometimes confused with EMILIA, which has a different origin.

from Britain

Pure.

lovely, intelligent

Rebirth

Rising, dawn

rich, powerful

joyful song

goddess of learning

beloved, cherished

unknown

precious, dear

Father

a place of the brave

foresight, to behold

Light of the lake

a combination of María and Teresa

A blend of 'Rose' and 'Alexandra'.

the furrow

a flower or plant

A variant of the name 'Satarah', often interpreted as a form of 'star'.

wisdom

Possibly a variation of Talina, meaning 'dew from heaven'

Strong, valiant.

stranger

God is my judge; the female version of Daniel

variation of the name Dena

A modern variation on Desire, conveying strong emotions.

delight

Rival

girl midget

little lady

Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".

ewe; little lamb

A compound name, combining 'Shawn' with 'dale', meaning 'valley'.

to love

A beloved name with deep roots

Yiddish

A modern name combining elements of 'Gail' and 'Lynn', often interpreted as 'joyful' or 'light'.

God is my oath

Derived from Keia, meaning 'your' or 'yours' in Hawaiian.

Star or star-like

A beloved name with deep roots

fame; bright; radiant

From the tall area; The one who is pure

life; bird

strange, foreign

guardian

Polish feminine form of YVON.

A beloved name with deep roots

beautiful, delicate

Slavic

A beloved name with deep roots

Shade, shadow

A variant of the name Chantelle, meaning 'stone' or 'boulder' in French.

A modern variant of the name Theresa, meaning 'harvest' or 'to harvest'

A beloved name with deep roots

exalted one, elevated

divine

wished for

God is my oath

A variant of Kate, meaning 'pure'.

One who is beautiful or precious.

Stone, rock

Warlike

From the Welsh name Maredudd or Meredydd, possibly meaning "great lord" or "sea lord".

gift of the sea

variation of 'mandolin', a stringed musical instrument

The name Tanyelle is often interpreted as a modern variation of the name Tanya, which is derived from the Russian name Tatyana, meaning ' fairy queen' or 'princess'.

fairy queen

the road is good

light; shining; bright

A beloved name with deep roots

she who must be loved

Daughter of the people

Variant of Kelsey, meaning 'island of ships'.

Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.

luxurious

a variant of the name Lala or a name associated with playfulness

mask or character; individual; personality

A modern invented name without a specific meaning.

Meaning 'good fortune' or 'blessing'.

A modern variation of the name Tina, meaning 'little Tina' or 'follower of Christ'

bright and shining

Blossom, flower

gift

Harp player.

Christian faith

friendship