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  1. Arledge

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "dweller at the rabbit lake"

    • Description:

      A strong, distinctive surname with a quaint meaning and rugged air, Arledge is associated with American sports broadcaster, Roone Arledge. It may hold contemporary appeal thanks to its similarities to Ledger and Arlo.
  2. Mignonette

    • Origin:

      Form of Mignon, French

    • Meaning:

      "delicate, dainty"

    • Description:

      Mignonette is kind of a diminutive of a diminutive. Mignon is the French word for cute, so Mignonette is more or less cutie.
  3. Daffodil

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "asphodel"

    • Description:

      Yes, though it seems so extreme, girls were actually sometimes given this name a century ago; now it is so uncommon it would make a strong springtime statement. Biggest obstacle: the nickname Daffy.
  4. Amica

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "female friend"

    • Description:

      Amica is a word meaning girlfriend that is not often used as a name in Italy, but it would sound pretty and name-like elsewhere.
  5. Neith

    • Origin:

      Egyptian

    • Meaning:

      "divine mother"

    • Description:

      One of the more unusual mythology names for girls, Neith is the name of the Egyptian goddess of home and femininity.
  6. Mariposa

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "butterfly"

    • Description:

      Mariposa is a rare, romantic choice with an intriguing meaning.
  7. Pine

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Worthy sibling for Oak, Elm, Juniper, and Spruce.
  8. Rusalka

    • Origin:

      Slavic mythological name

    • Description:

      In Slavic mythology, Rusalka is the equivalent of the Little Mermaid — she's a water nymph who falls in love with a land-dwelling man and eventually dies of a broken heart. Her tale was made into an opera of the same name by Dvorak. A good alternative for those who are turned off by the popularity of other fairy tale names like Aurora and Ariel.
  9. Arcana

    • Origin:

      word name

    • Description:

      This name has many different connotations, from Tarot cards to a species of butterfly. It is related to the English word arcane, which means esoteric, mysterious, enigmatic.
  10. Victorien

    • Description:

      Victorien is a sophisticated masculine French name derived from the Latin 'victor,' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner.' It's essentially the French variant of Victorian, carrying connotations of triumph and success. While more common in French-speaking regions like France, Quebec, and parts of Africa, it remains relatively rare in English-speaking countries, giving it an air of distinction and continental elegance. The name has literary associations through the renowned French author Victorien Sardou. Victorien combines traditional strength with refined character, offering the friendly nicknames Vic or Tori. Its four-syllable pronunciation (veek-toh-ree-EN) creates a melodic rhythm. The name projects confidence and achievement while maintaining a certain artistic sensibility through its French styling.

  11. Comet

    • Origin:

      word name

    • Description:

      This cosmological name has a zippy feel that might work well for the galactic parent looking for the perfect name for their own little star.
  12. Pascha

    • Origin:

      Greek from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Easter, pass over"

    • Description:

      The Greek name for Easter, derived from the same root as Pesach, the Hebrew word for Passover.
  13. Glimmer

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Glimmer is shimmery but a little too showy, as is Glitter, a character on a TV sitcom-- while Glimmer appears in The Hunger Games.
  14. Andra

    • Origin:

      Variation of Andrea

    • Description:

      Arty seventies name usually pronounced AHN-dra.
  15. Ashling

    • Description:

      Ashling (also spelled Aisling) is a feminine Irish name derived from the Gaelic word "aislinge," meaning "dream" or "vision." In Irish literary tradition, an aisling was a poetic genre involving dream-vision poems where Ireland appeared to the poet as a woman. The name emerged in popularity during the Irish cultural revival of the 20th century and has become increasingly popular among diaspora families seeking to connect with their Irish heritage. While relatively uncommon outside Ireland and Irish communities, Ashling offers a lyrical quality with its soft sounds and meaningful heritage. The name represents imagination, hope, and the mystical aspects of Irish cultural tradition.

  16. Hathai

    • Origin:

      Thai

    • Meaning:

      "heart"

    • Description:

      A rare name in Thailand.
  17. Damara

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gentle girl"

    • Description:

      This name of an ancient fertility goddess is associated with the month of May and could make a pretty, unusual choice for a springtime baby. Damaris is a similar possibility.
  18. Rurik

    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Roderick, German

    • Meaning:

      "famous ruler"

    • Description:

      Russian form of Roderick given to a small number of American boys each year.
  19. Elegy

    • Origin:

      English word name from the Greek Elegeia

    • Meaning:

      "lament"

    • Description:

      An elegy is a poem lamenting a deceased person. As a name, it could be used by parents in remembrance of a recently deceased person or as a euphonic and unusual literary name. The original Greek could also work.
  20. Hallow

    • Origin:

      word name

    • Description:

      Hallow is a word meaning sacred or holy. As the root word for Halloween (orginally All Hallows' Eve), this name might be an evocative choice for a baby born on or near October 31st. It could work well for either a boy or a girl and offers the nicknames Hal and Halley.