Meaning: yellow or golden
Sorry it's been a while but I'm now feeling freshly inspired to write a baby name post, as I have several friends who are due to have babies very soon and I'm all excited to know what they will be called!
For most people, the letter X would present a bit of challenge to come up with a name they liked. However I love the letter X and especially the name Xanthe. In fact I wasn't sure whether to post on this name because if we had another baby I would love to use Xanthe for a girl.
Xanthe appeals in many different ways, with the energetic and charismatic 'z' sound at the start. But it also has a beautiful, delicate ending, '-thee'. I love that it is a little exotic and that it has the cheerful nickname - 'Xan'. The first time I heard this name was on the radio and I remember it being so striking. It must be great to have a name like this!
The only negative is that, because it begins with X, it immediately comes with an 'out-there' label. You would certainly get a few raised eyebrows from more conservative namers. If this wouldn't bother you then Xanthe is an amazing name and I would love to hear it more often.
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