In addition to their meanings, they carry curiosities that mark their origin.
There’s no way around it, there are classic names that no matter how much time passes, they’re always on the rise.
We have prepared this list for you to get inspired and also know the meaning of these names.
In addition to their special meaning, many of them have interesting facts that mark their origin.
6 classic and timeless names that have a special meaning
1. Helena
To begin with, a name that never goes out of fashion, as well as being one of the most popular in Brazil.
Helena means “the shining one”, “the resplendent one”.
With Greek origin, this name is so classic that it is always among the most chosen for girls, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE).
2. Well
This is probably the most common female name in the West.
The original form is in Hebrew Hannah, later from Latin Anna, which means “graceful, full of grace”.
A curious fact is that during the Middle Ages it became very popular among Western Christians, which occurred under the influence of reverence for Saint Anne.
3. Victory
Here’s a name that already carries meaning in itself.
Vitória means “victorious”, “winner”.
The origin comes from Latin, but it became very popular in English-speaking countries, especially in the United Kingdom due to Queen Victoria.
4. Tiago
Tiago is very popular in Brazil, Portugal, Spain and other Latin-speaking countries.
Maybe you don’t know, but this name comes from different variations. The list is long: Santiago, Iago, Thiago, Thyago, Giacomo, Jacques, Jacqueline, James, Jacob, Jack.
The meaning is “he who comes from the heel”, “he who holds by the heel”, “supplanter”, “surpasser”.
5. Francisco
Perhaps one of the classic names of classics, Francisco.
Strong and, at the same time, simple, it means “he who comes from France” or “free man”.
What made the name popular was the figure of Saint Francis of Assisi, known for having renounced wealth and dedicated his life to the poorest.
6. Roberto
Last but not least, we have Roberto.
Currently, it is widely registered in Mexico, Italy, Brazil, Argentina and the Philippines.
Its meaning is “famous and glorious” or “he who glory has made famous”.
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