For the previous installments of this series:
Fantastic Flora
Glittering Gems & Colours
Mesmerising Merfolk
Creatures & Critters
Charming Creatures
I will be linking any similar posts I make in the future, and they will be under one collective.
I am back for yet another comprehensive list of names pertaining to a particular topic. For the fourth segment in my series, we will be exploring Around the World.
Please note that I will be leaving out popular names, or at least names that are well-known on the forums, such as Paris or London. I am going to keep the format simple and not go deep into detail. For now, hereâs a look at some of the names Iâve gathered:
- Acadia - U - a historical region in Canada
Acadia was once a French colony in northeastern North America, now mostly part of Canadaâs Maritime provinces. - Adelaide - F - noble
Originating from Old German, the name is associated with the Germanic word âadalâ meaning noble and âheidâ meaning kind or sort. - Aegean - M - Aegean Sea
The Aegean Sea is located between Greece and Turkey and is named after King Aegeus of Greek mythology. - Aiaia - F - the mythical island of Circe
Aiaia is a fictional place in Greek mythology, known as the home of the enchantress Circe. - Alalia - F - ancient Greek city on the island of Corsica
Alalia was an ancient Greek colony known for its naval power and eventual destruction by the Carthaginians and Etruscans in the 6th century BCE. Its original Greek spelling was Alali, thought the modern Corsican form is Aléria. - Alaska - F - great land
From the Aleut word âalĂĄxsxaq,â meaning âgreat land,â it refers to the U.S. state known for its vast wilderness. - Alberta - F - noble, bright
Named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria, it is a province in Canada. - Alexandria - F - defender of the people
Of Greek origin, Alexandria comes from âAlexandros,â meaning âprotector of the people.â Itâs a city in Egypt founded by Alexander the Great. - Alyzia - F - ancient city in Greece
The ancient city of Alyzia (or Alyzeia) was one of the most important in ancient Acarnania. The city was said to have named after Alyzeus, a brother of Odysseusâ wife Penelope. - Amalfi - F - a coastal town in Italy
Amalfi is a beautiful town on Italyâs Amalfi Coast, known for its cliffs, Mediterranean beauty, and historical significance. - Antarctica - F - opposite to the Arctic
Derived from the Greek âantarktikos,â meaning âopposite to the north,â it refers to the continent at the southernmost point of the Earth. Ed Sheeran named his daughter Lyra Antarctica. - Aruba - F - âwell-placedâ or âisland of the rolling hillsâ
Aruba is a Caribbean island off the coast of Venezuela, famous for its white sandy beaches and tourism. - Aspen - U - a type of tree
Aspen is both a name for a type of tree found in the northern hemisphere and a famous ski resort town in Colorado. - Athens - U - goddess of wisdom
From Greek mythology, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, courage, and warfare, and the city of Athens is named after her. - Atlantis - U - mythical lost city
A mythical island nation mentioned by Plato, Atlantis was said to have sunk into the ocean due to a catastrophe. - Auxerre - U - city in France
Auxerre is a historic town in Burgundy, France, known for its medieval architecture and wine production. - Bardou - U - unknown origin
Bardou may refer to a surname with uncertain roots, potentially from French or Occitan origins. - Bronx - M- to sulk
The Bronx is one of New York Cityâs five boroughs, named after Swedish settler Jonas Bronck. - Cairo - M - victorious
Cairo is the capital of Egypt, and its name is derived from the Arabic âal-QÄhirah,â meaning âthe victorious.â - Capri - U - a beautiful island
Capri is a glamorous island in Italyâs Bay of Naples, known for its rugged landscape and luxury tourism. - Caspian - M - from the Caspian Sea
Named after the Caspian Sea, the worldâs largest inland body of water, bordered by five countries in Asia and Europe. - Cervino - M - Italian name for the Matterhorn
Cervino is the Italian name for the Matterhorn, a famous mountain on the border between Switzerland and Italy. - Chicago - U/F - wild onion
Derived from the Algonquin word âshikaakwa,â meaning wild onion or garlic, it refers to the city in Illinois. Kim Kardashianâs daughter is named Chicago West. - Clovelly - F - village in Devon, England
Clovelly is a picturesque village on the north coast of Devon, England, known for its cobbled streets and dramatic cliffs. - Corsica - F - island in the Mediterranean
Corsica is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, part of France, and is known for its rugged terrain and historic culture. - Cyprus - M - island in the eastern Mediterranean
Cyprus is an island country in the eastern Mediterranean, known for its historical significance and beautiful landscapes. - Danube - U - second-longest river in Europe
The Danube River flows through Central and Eastern Europe, passing through ten countries, from Germany to the Black Sea. - Dover - U - a port town in England
Dover is a town in southeastern England, famous for the White Cliffs of Dover and its port connecting to France. - Dublin - M - black pool
The name Dublin is derived from the Irish word âDubh Linn,â meaning âblack pool,â referring to a dark tidal pool at the meeting of the River Liffey. - Edessa - F - ancient city in modern-day Syria, now known as Urfa
Edessa was an important city in Mesopotamia, known for its strategic location and its role as a center of early Christianity. - Egypt - M - country in southeastern Africa
The name âEgyptâ is derived from the Greek word Aigyptos, which was the Greek form of the Egyptian name Hwt-Ka-Ptah, meaning âhome of the soul of Ptah,â referring to the ancient city of Memphis. - Elaia - F - ancient Greek city in Epirus
Elaia was a town in the region of Epirus, Greece, known for its proximity to important trade routes and its role in local politics. - Euston - M - heart or settlement of a person called Efe
Euston is a major railway station in London, England, named after the district where itâs located. - Fife - U - a council area in Scotland
Fife is a council area in Scotland, historically known for its mining and maritime heritage. - Flores - U - flower
Derived from the Latin âflos,â meaning flower, Flores is also the name of an island in Indonesia. - Gwenonwy - F - Welsh place
Gwenonwy is a Welsh name meaning lily of the valley, and is the name of an island settlement in Wales, the Maen Gwenonwy. - HjÀlmaren - U - lake in Sweden
HjÀlmaren is the fourth largest lake in Sweden, known for its scenic beauty and historical significance. Also spelt JÀlmaren. - India - F - Indus River
India is a country in South Asia, the second-most populous country in the world, and rich in diverse cultures, languages, and history. Chris Hemsworth & Elsa Pataky have a daughter named India Rose. - Ithaca - F - a Greek island
Ithaca is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, famously associated with Homerâs epic, the Odyssey, as the home of Odysseus. - Joliet - F - a city in Illinois, USA
Joliet is a city located in the state of Illinois, USA, known for its historic downtown and significant role in rail transportation. - Jordan - M - a river and country
The Jordan River flows through the Middle East, and Jordan is a country in the Middle East, named after the river. - Juneau - U - capital of Alaska
Juneau is the capital of the U.S. state of Alaska, located in the southeastern part of the state. - Kea - F - a mountain in Hawaii
Mauna Kea is the highest point in Hawaii, a dormant volcano that towers over the Big Island of Hawaii. - Kiska - F - volcano
Kiska is a volcanic island located in the Aleutian Islands of Alaska, known for its active volcanic history. - Lourdes - F - a town in France
Lourdes is a town in southwestern France, famous for the Lourdes Sanctuary, a major Catholic pilgrimage site. Madonna has a daughter named Lourdes Leon. - Lucerne - F - a city in Switzerland
Lucerne is a city in central Switzerland, known for its preserved medieval architecture and stunning lake views. - Lydia - F - ancient region in western Asia Minor, modern-day Turkey
Lydia was a wealthy kingdom in Asia Minor, famous for King Croesus and its legendary wealth, often associated with the invention of coinage. - Lycia - F - ancient region in southwestern Anatolia, modern-day Turkey
Lycia was an ancient region known for its unique rock-cut tombs and its influence in the history of the Achaemenid and Hellenistic empires - Lyon - U - city in France
Lyon is a city in France, known for its historical and architectural landmarks and as a major center of the French Renaissance. - LÀÀnemeri - U - Baltic Sea
LÀÀnemeri is the Estonian name for the Baltic Sea, the body of water bordered by several Northern European countries. - Malibu - F - a beach city in California
Malibu is a coastal city in California, known for its beautiful beaches and scenic views. Trisha Paytas named her daughter Malibu Barbie. - Marais - F - a historic district in Paris
The Marais is a historic district in Paris, known for its medieval streets, trendy boutiques, and vibrant Jewish community. - Mellaria - F - Roman settlement in Hispania, present-day Spain
Mellaria was a Roman settlement in Spain, its name meaning âcity of honey,â reflecting its trade in honey and other agricultural products. - Messenia - F - region in the southwestern part of the Peloponnese, Greece
Messenia was an ancient Greek region often at odds with Sparta, known for its fertile land and agricultural production. - Memphis - U - an ancient city in Egypt
Memphis was an ancient Egyptian capital located near modern Cairo, and is also the name of a city in Tennessee, USA. - Milan - M - a city in Italy
Milan is the fashion and design capital of Italy, known for its wealth, art, and historic landmarks. It is called Milano in Italian. - Milou - F - a place in St. Barth
Milou is a charming village in St. Barthélemy, a French Caribbean island known for its luxury tourism. - Monaco - M - a small principality
Monaco is a small city-state on the Mediterranean coast, famous for its wealth, casinos, and the royal family. - MĂ€laren - U - lake in Sweden
MĂ€laren is the third-largest lake in Sweden, surrounding Stockholm and known for its historical importance in Swedish trade and settlement. - Nile - U - a river in northeastern Africa
The Nile is the longest river in the world, flowing through northeastern Africa, and it was central to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization. - Olympia - F - ancient Greek city
Olympia was the site of the ancient Olympic Games in Greece. Olympias was the name of Alexander the IIâs mother, Queen Consort of Macedonia. Serena Williams and Usain Bolt have daughters named Alexis Olympia Jr. and Olympia Lightning respectively. - Perseis - U - ancient Macedonian city founded by King Philip V
Perseis was a city in ancient Macedonia, founded by King Philip V, often mentioned in historical and military contexts. - Petra - F - ancient city in Jordan
Petra is an ancient city in southern Jordan, famous for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system. It was the capital of the Nabataean Kingdom. - Phoenix - U - mythical bird or city in Arizona
Phoenix is a mythical bird that rises from its own ashes, symbolizing rebirth. Itâs also the capital city of Arizona, USA. - Pomona - F - Roman goddess of fruit and gardens
In Roman mythology, Pomona is the goddess of fruit and orchards. Pomona is also a city in Southern California, known for its cultural and historical significance. - Pyrene - F - Greek mythological princess
In Greek mythology, Pyrene was a princess and the namesake of the Pyrenees mountain range, which forms a natural border between France and Spain. - Rainier - M - Mount Rainier in the U.S.
Mount Rainier is an active stratovolcano in Washington, USA, and the highest peak in the state, named after British Admiral Peter Rainier. - Rio - U - river or city in Brazil
âRioâ is Portuguese for river, and it refers to the famous city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, known for its beaches, carnival, and iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. - Rome - U - capital of Italy
Rome is the capital city of Italy, once the heart of the Roman Empire and a city of profound historical, cultural, and religious significance. - Roraima - F - mountain in South America
Mount Roraima is a flat-topped mountain in the Guiana Highlands of South America, located on the border of Venezuela, Brazil, and Guyana. - Sakurazaka - F - a place name in Japan
Sakurazaka refers to a location in Japan, derived from âsakuraâ meaning cherry blossom, and âzaka,â meaning hill, likely referring to a hill covered in cherry trees. - Salem - U - a city in Massachusetts
Salem is a historic city in Massachusetts, known for the infamous witch trials in the 17th century, and also shares its name with several other towns in the U.S.
Salona - F - ancient Roman city in modern-day Croatia
Salona was the capital of the Roman province of Dalmatia, now known for its ruins and historical significance in the Roman Empire. - Santiago - M - Saint James or a city in Chile
Santiago is both the Spanish name for Saint James and the capital city of Chile, situated in a valley surrounded by the Andes mountains. - Scotland - U - country in the United Kingdom
Scotland is a country in the northern part of the United Kingdom, known for its rich cultural heritage, beautiful landscapes, and history. - Sicily - F - an island in Italy
Sicily is the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea and an autonomous region of Italy, known for its ancient ruins and distinct culture. - Sierra - F - mountain range
The word âSierraâ is Spanish for âmountain rangeâ and is used in the names of several mountain ranges, including the Sierra Nevada in the U.S. - Tangier - U - city in Morocco
Tangier is a port city in northern Morocco, known for its cultural history, blending Arab, Berber, and European influences. - Thessaly - F - region in central Greece
Thessaly is a historical region in central Greece, known for its plains and as the setting of many ancient Greek myths. - Thoricus - M - ancient Greek city in Attica, Greece
Thoricus was a mining town in ancient Greece, known for its silver mines and its importance in the pre-Classical period. - Vahemeri - F - Baltic Sea
Vahemeri is the Estonian name for the Baltic Sea, a body of water bordered by several northern European countries. - Valencia - F - a city in Spain
Valencia is a coastal city on Spainâs eastern Mediterranean coast, known for being the birthplace of paella. - Venezia - F - Venice
Venezia is the Italian name for Venice, a city famous for its canals, gondolas, and historical significance as a trading hub. - Vienna - F - capital of Austria
Vienna is the capital of Austria, known for its imperial palaces, rich musical history, and cultural landmarks. - Yamuna - F - river in India
The Yamuna is one of Indiaâs most important rivers, flowing from the Himalayas to the plains and being sacred in Hinduism. - York - M - city in England
York is a historic city in northern England, known for its medieval walls, the York Minster cathedral, and its Viking history. - Zaire - M - former name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Zaire was the name of the Democratic Republic of the Congo from 1971 to 1997 under the rule of Mobutu Sese Seko. - Zakros - U - ancient town on the island of Crete
Zakros was an important Minoan city located on Crete, known for its palace and its strategic position for trade in the Mediterranean. - Zakynthos - M - island in Greece
Zakynthos is a Greek island in the Ionian Sea, famous for its dramatic cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and picturesque landscapes. - Zuma - U - a beach in Malibu
Zuma Beach is a popular and scenic beach in Malibu, California, known for its long stretches of sand and ocean views. Gwen Stefani has a son named Zuma Nesta Rock. - Ăire - F - Ireland
Ăire is the Irish name for Ireland, reflecting the countryâs Gaelic heritage, with the name coming from the Irish goddess Ăriu. Ireland is also called Airangi in Maori, Airija in Lithuanian, Ayolani in Cherokee and Iuverna in Roman. Alec Baldwin & Kim Bassinger have a daughter named Ireland.
Weâve reached the end! I hope you loved reading this as much as I did when I created this. Are there any names you loved from this? Anything Iâd missed? I will see you on the next post, till then, farewell dear readers!
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