Father of exaltation, farmer and more! The meaning behind some of the most unusual and unique celebrity names...

  • These celebrities’ names are quite familiar to us due to the fame and success of the stars who go by them. But, when you really think about them, they are quite odd! Read on to discover the most unusual, yet special names, in Hollywood, and the powerful and sweet meanings behind them...
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    What's in a name?

    These celebrities’ names are quite familiar to us due to the fame and success of the stars who go by them. But, when you really think about them, they are quite odd! Read on to discover the most unusual, yet special names, in Hollywood, and the powerful and sweet meanings behind them...
  • ‘Magic Mike’ actor Channing Tatum is not only known for his on-screen talent, but also for his unique and wonderful name that stands out. The name Channing, of French and English origin, means ‘young wolf’, as well as ‘official of the church’.
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    Channing Tatum

    ‘Magic Mike’ actor Channing Tatum is not only known for his on-screen talent, but also for his unique and wonderful name that stands out. The name Channing, of French and English origin, means ‘young wolf’, as well as ‘official of the church’.
  • ‘CSI: Las Vegas’ star Jorja Fox has also a quite unusual, yet beautiful name and we tell you a little bit more about the meaning of it. Jorja is a phonetic spelling of the well-known name Georgia, and it means ‘farmer’ and ‘earth-worker’.
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    Jorja Fox

    ‘CSI: Las Vegas’ star Jorja Fox has also a quite unusual, yet beautiful name and we tell you a little bit more about the meaning of it. Jorja is a phonetic spelling of the well-known name Georgia, and it means ‘farmer’ and ‘earth-worker’.
  • The actress that plays Spencer Hastings in ‘Pretty Little Liars’ is next on our list with such a gorgeous and unique name. ‘Troian’ is of Slavic origin, and is a gender-neutral name. It means ‘father of triplet sons’ and, an extra fun fact: Troian is also a town in Romania!
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    Troian Bellisario

    The actress that plays Spencer Hastings in ‘Pretty Little Liars’ is next on our list with such a gorgeous and unique name. ‘Troian’ is of Slavic origin, and is a gender-neutral name. It means ‘father of triplet sons’ and, an extra fun fact: Troian is also a town in Romania!
  • The main actor of one of the fan-favorite series of recent years, ‘Prison Break’, can also brag about having a special and unique name. The word Wentworth is of old English origin, and its meaning varies from ‘pale man's settlement’ and ‘village of the white people’.
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    Wentworth Miller

    The main actor of one of the fan-favorite series of recent years, ‘Prison Break’, can also brag about having a special and unique name. The word Wentworth is of old English origin, and its meaning varies from ‘pale man's settlement’ and ‘village of the white people’.
  • ‘Lady Bird’ actress Saoirse Ronan is internationally known for her amazing skills in front of the camera. Her name is not only unique, but also quite powerful, and it was popular during the decade of the 1920’s. The word ‘Saoirse’ means ‘freedom’.
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    Saoirse Ronan

    ‘Lady Bird’ actress Saoirse Ronan is internationally known for her amazing skills in front of the camera. Her name is not only unique, but also quite powerful, and it was popular during the decade of the 1920’s. The word ‘Saoirse’ means ‘freedom’.
  • The actress who rose to fame mostly for her ‘Game of Thrones’ work has also a name with a beautiful backstory. With French roots, the word Maisie is a pet form of Mairead, a Scottish form of Margaret. The latter comes from the Greek ‘margarites’, which means ‘pearl’.
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    Maisie Williams

    The actress who rose to fame mostly for her ‘Game of Thrones’ work has also a name with a beautiful backstory. With French roots, the word Maisie is a pet form of Mairead, a Scottish form of Margaret. The latter comes from the Greek ‘margarites’, which means ‘pearl’.
  • ‘Euphoria’ actress Zendaya does not only land some of the coolest Hollywood roles, but also has one of the coolest names on earth. The word Zendaya comes from the African word ‘tendai’, in the Shona language, spoken in Zambia and Zimbabwe. It means ‘to give thanks’.
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    Zendaya

    ‘Euphoria’ actress Zendaya does not only land some of the coolest Hollywood roles, but also has one of the coolest names on earth. The word Zendaya comes from the African word ‘tendai’, in the Shona language, spoken in Zambia and Zimbabwe. It means ‘to give thanks’.
  • The actor of multiple successful films and series including ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and ‘Modern Love’ is next on out list. His name is of Sanskrit origin and means ‘divine’ or ‘god’.
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    Dev Patel

    The actor of multiple successful films and series including ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and ‘Modern Love’ is next on out list. His name is of Sanskrit origin and means ‘divine’ or ‘god’.
  • ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Red Notice’ actress Gal Gadot is as beautiful as her name. The word Gal, of Hebrew origin, is a girl’s name that is often used as a boy’s name. It means ‘father of exaltation’ and is linked to the Hebrew names Gail and Abigail.
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    Gal Gadot

    ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Red Notice’ actress Gal Gadot is as beautiful as her name. The word Gal, of Hebrew origin, is a girl’s name that is often used as a boy’s name. It means ‘father of exaltation’ and is linked to the Hebrew names Gail and Abigail.
  • Rapper Cardi B’s real name is Belcalis and it is very powerful. While there is no concrete meaning behind the name, it is known that it is a Spanish translation of an Arabic words, which makes reference to the Queen of Sheba, who appears in the Bible.
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    Belcalis Almanzar

    Rapper Cardi B’s real name is Belcalis and it is very powerful. While there is no concrete meaning behind the name, it is known that it is a Spanish translation of an Arabic words, which makes reference to the Queen of Sheba, who appears in the Bible.
These celebrities’ names are quite familiar to us due to the fame and success of the stars who go by them. But, when you really think about them, they are quite odd! Read on to discover the most unusual, yet special names, in Hollywood, and the powerful and sweet meanings behind them...
‘Magic Mike’ actor Channing Tatum is not only known for his on-screen talent, but also for his unique and wonderful name that stands out. The name Channing, of French and English origin, means ‘young wolf’, as well as ‘official of the church’.
‘CSI: Las Vegas’ star Jorja Fox has also a quite unusual, yet beautiful name and we tell you a little bit more about the meaning of it. Jorja is a phonetic spelling of the well-known name Georgia, and it means ‘farmer’ and ‘earth-worker’.
The actress that plays Spencer Hastings in ‘Pretty Little Liars’ is next on our list with such a gorgeous and unique name. ‘Troian’ is of Slavic origin, and is a gender-neutral name. It means ‘father of triplet sons’ and, an extra fun fact: Troian is also a town in Romania!
The main actor of one of the fan-favorite series of recent years, ‘Prison Break’, can also brag about having a special and unique name. The word Wentworth is of old English origin, and its meaning varies from ‘pale man's settlement’ and ‘village of the white people’.
‘Lady Bird’ actress Saoirse Ronan is internationally known for her amazing skills in front of the camera. Her name is not only unique, but also quite powerful, and it was popular during the decade of the 1920’s. The word ‘Saoirse’ means ‘freedom’.
The actress who rose to fame mostly for her ‘Game of Thrones’ work has also a name with a beautiful backstory. With French roots, the word Maisie is a pet form of Mairead, a Scottish form of Margaret. The latter comes from the Greek ‘margarites’, which means ‘pearl’.
‘Euphoria’ actress Zendaya does not only land some of the coolest Hollywood roles, but also has one of the coolest names on earth. The word Zendaya comes from the African word ‘tendai’, in the Shona language, spoken in Zambia and Zimbabwe. It means ‘to give thanks’.
The actor of multiple successful films and series including ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ and ‘Modern Love’ is next on out list. His name is of Sanskrit origin and means ‘divine’ or ‘god’.
‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Red Notice’ actress Gal Gadot is as beautiful as her name. The word Gal, of Hebrew origin, is a girl’s name that is often used as a boy’s name. It means ‘father of exaltation’ and is linked to the Hebrew names Gail and Abigail.
Rapper Cardi B’s real name is Belcalis and it is very powerful. While there is no concrete meaning behind the name, it is known that it is a Spanish translation of an Arabic words, which makes reference to the Queen of Sheba, who appears in the Bible.

These celebrities’ names are quite familiar to us due to the fame and success of the stars who go by them.
But, when you really think about them, they are quite odd!
Read on to discover the most unusual, yet special names, in Hollywood, and the powerful and sweet meanings behind them...

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