* Sound: The "x" sound is generally not a common beginning sound in English.
* Origin: Many proper nouns come from Greek or Latin roots, where "x" isn't often found at the beginning of words.
However, here are a few examples, mostly from names and places:
* X-Men: A popular superhero team.
* Xerxes: A historical Persian King.
* Xenia: A Greek city and a feminine name.
* Xanthus: A river in ancient Anatolia.
* Xochimilco: A borough in Mexico City.
* Xi Jinping: The current President of China.
Let me know if you'd like to explore other interesting proper nouns!