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  1. Vermilion

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Description:

      This vivid reddish orange color name is an undiscovered possibility -- kind of a female equivalent of Cerulean for boys.
  2. Vidal

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Catalan from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "life, vital"

    • Description:

      A zippy, lively name that has never been popular, but has never completely disappeared. It is best known for writer and wit Gore Vidal, and hairdresser Vidal Sassoon and his many products.
  3. Vanille

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "vanilla"

    • Description:

      While Vanilla might be too bland, the French version is more flavorful.
  4. Verbena

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "sacred foliage"

    • Description:

      This name of a showy, lemony plant makes an unusual entry into the name garden.
  5. Vallea

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "Valley"

    • Description:

      This Italian word name, meaning (as you would suspect) valley, has a rolling soft sound to it. The "lay-a" sound also perfectly complements the current fashion for similar names such as Rhea, Layla and May/Mae.
  6. Viridiana

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "green"

    • Description:

      Viridiana is a frillier version of the medieval name Viridis, meaning green. Viridiana briefly made it into the top 1000 in the US in the 1990s.
  7. Varda

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "rose, pink"

    • Description:

      Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.
  8. Vrai

    • Origin:

      French word name

    • Meaning:

      "true"

    • Description:

      A happy combination of several desirable genres: it's a word name, it has a foreign accent, and it has a highly virtuous meaning. And few other parents will be bold enough to choose it.
  9. Verdun

    • Description:

      Verdun is a masculine name with French origins, derived from a place name in northeastern France. The town of Verdun gained historical significance as the site of one of the longest and deadliest battles of World War I in 1916. As a given name, Verdun likely began as a commemorative name honoring this important historical location. The name itself comes from Latin "Verodunum," possibly meaning "strong fort." While uncommon as a first name, Verdun carries historical gravitas and a distinctive sound. For parents interested in names with historical significance or French heritage, Verdun offers a meaningful choice with military associations and a strong, masculine quality.
  10. Venezia

    • Origin:

      Italian place-name

    • Description:

      This is the Italian way to say Venice -- Ven-ETZ-ee-a -- but you might also opt for the softer Venetia or Venice itself.
  11. Vivica

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Viveca

    • Description:

      The attractive actress Vivica A. Fox has done a lot to add this version of the name into the mix.
  12. Vionnet

    • Origin:

      French designer name

    • Description:

      This name of a famous Parisian fashion designer known for her sophisticated 1920s and 30s style could translate into a pretty American baby name.
  13. Vladlen

    • Description:

      Vladlen is a masculine name with Russian origins that emerged in the Soviet era. It was created as a portmanteau of Vladimir Lenin, the revolutionary leader and first head of the Soviet Union. This practice of creating names from political figures or concepts was common during the early Soviet period. Vladlen combines the strength of traditional Slavic names with revolutionary significance. The name carries a bold, distinctive sound with its strong consonant blend. Outside of Russia and former Soviet republics, Vladlen remains quite rare. While its political origins might be less relevant today, the name retains a powerful Slavic character that connects to Russian heritage. For families with Russian roots or those interested in names with historical significance, Vladlen offers uniqueness and cultural depth.

  14. Varden

    • Description:

      Varden is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic and Old English roots. The name likely derives from occupational surnames related to guarding or wardenship, ultimately from words meaning "to watch over" or "guardian." Varden carries an authoritative, dignified quality with its strong consonants and straightforward pronunciation. The name has maintained an under-the-radar status, never appearing on popular name charts but occasionally chosen by parents seeking a distinctive name with historical weight. Varden has a certain literary quality reminiscent of fantasy fiction or historical novels. Its rarity makes it an option for parents seeking a masculine name that sounds established and traditional yet is rarely encountered in contemporary settings.

  15. Vaughan

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "small"

    • Description:

      This familiar but never popular Welsh surname name might be a good Sean alternative-- and we're starting to hear some berrybuzz about it. Vaughn is an alternate spelling.
  16. Vilja

    • Origin:

      Finnish, Swedish, Slavic

    • Meaning:

      "grain, will, fairy"

    • Description:

      A name made most famous by the operetta The Merry Widow which features "The Vilja's Song". A vila is a woodland spirit or fairy in Slavic mythology. Vilja also means "grain" in Finnish and "will, intent" in Swedish, and is very popular as a girls' name in Scandinavia, ranking in the Top 100 in both Finland and Norway.
  17. Villette

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "small town"

    • Description:

      Charming Gallic name uncommon in France, and unknown in this country, with literary credibility as the title of a Charlotte Brontë novel.
  18. Violante

    • Origin:

      Greek and Latin

    • Meaning:

      "purple flower"

    • Description:

      Too close to violent.
  19. Vassily

    • Description:

      Vassily is a masculine name of Russian origin, representing a Slavic form of Basil, which comes from the Greek name Basileios meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' This distinguished name has deep historical roots in Eastern European and Russian culture, particularly associated with Russian aristocracy and Orthodox tradition. Notable bearers include the famous painter Vassily Kandinsky and numerous Russian historical figures. The name has varying spellings including Vasily, Vasiliy, and Vasili. While maintaining strong popularity in Russia and Eastern European countries, Vassily remains relatively uncommon in Western countries, giving it an exotic, sophisticated quality. The name carries connotations of strength, dignity, and cultural richness.
  20. Varun

    • Origin:

      Hindi, name of a God

    • Description:

      This name derives from the name Varuna, who in the Hindi faith was the god of water. Varun is, therefore, somewhat analogous to Neptune or Poseidon.