- Alexander: Greek origin, meaning “defender of the people.” Famous People:
- Alexander the Great – Ancient Macedonian king and military leader.
- Alexander Graham Bell – Scottish inventor of the telephone.
- Alexander Skarsgård – Swedish actor.
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- Vernon: English surname turned given name, meaning “alder tree” or “place of alders.” Famous People:
- Vernon Kay – English television presenter.
- Vernon Wells – Australian actor.
- Vernon Davis – American former football player.
- Nana: Various origins, can mean “mother” in many languages. Famous People:
- Nana Mouskouri – Greek singer.
- Nana Visitor – American actress.
- Nana Akufo-Addo – President of Ghana.
- Mario: Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Marius, meaning “male” or “manly.” Famous People:
- Mario Balotelli – Italian footballer.
- Mario Andretti – Italian-American former racing driver.
- Mario Vargas Llosa – Peruvian-Spanish writer and Nobel Prize laureate.