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  • Alma

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    Alma is a somewhat solemn, soulful name that had a burst of popularity a century ago, then faded into the flowered wallpaper -- though we can see it beginning to find its way back. In addition to ... Read More 

  • Eliza

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    Eliza is one of our favorite names; we love its combination of streamlined modernity and Eliza Doolittle charm and spunk, and offer Eliza as one of our top recommendations. That said, a lot of ... Read More 

  • Emmeline

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    Emmeline-- also spelled with one 'm' -- is an Emma relative and Emily cousin that is destined for greater use in the wake of the megapopularity of those two names. A recommended Nameberry fave. A... Read More 

  • Emory

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    See EMERY.  Read More 

  • Esme

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    Esme is a sophisticated, distinctive, and charming J. D. Salinger name, and a current favorite among celebs, including Samantha Morton, Anthony Edwards, Katey Sagal and Michael J. Fox. Esme may tak... Read More 

  • Gemma

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    Gemma is a jewel of a name, an Italian classic that was very popular in 1980s England, but has only recently been started to be used here; it entered the list in 2008, and is already at 356. Co... Read More 

  • India

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    India is one of the first and still one of the loveliest place-names: exotic, euphonious and long stylish in England. India was a character in Gone with the Wind, and more recently was picked for t... Read More 

  • Thea

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    Thea is the name of the Greek goddess of light and the mother of the sun, moon, and dawn. Whether pronounced THEE-a or THAY-a or TAY-a, Thea presents an appealing artistic image, sensitive and sere... Read More 

  • Willa

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    Willa has become increasingly fashionable, with its combination of Willa Cather-like pioneer strength and the graceful beauty of the willow tree. Actress Keri Russell named her newborn daughter Wi... Read More 

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