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  1. Faline

    • Origin:

      Popular culture, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "catlike"

    • Description:

      For many, this is a Disneyfied name: Faline was the sweet doe Bambi fell in love with. The name is possibly based on Feline, a Latin name meaning "cat-like", however other sources suggest it comes from the French faon meaning "fawn", combined with the suffix -line. It is pronounced as FUH-LEEN in French and English or as fah-LEE-nuh in German, and was given to 7 girls in the US in 2024.
  2. Nerys

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "chief, lady"

    • Description:

      A sweet yet substantial name of Welsh origin, Nerys has the fresh feel of Carys, but the vintage charm of Mavis, Morag, and Lois. Likely borrowing from the Welsh element nêr meaning "lord, chief", Nerys is a feminization and could then mean "lady".
  3. Merewen

    • Origin:

      Old English

    • Meaning:

      "sublime delight"

    • Description:

      This Anglo-Saxon gem was borne by a few medieval women including Saint Merewen, Abbess of Romsey Abbey. It has also been used in literature, for example in Kit Berry's Stonewylde series. Merewen has the mellifluous vowels and Celtic charm of other current favorites like Elowen and Meredith.
  4. Crimson

    • Origin:

      Color name

    • Meaning:

      "rich deep red"

    • Description:

      Crimson could be a possible competitor for Scarlett's success, though it's lacking that Johansson charm.
  5. Rhoswen

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "white rose"

    • Description:

      If you're looking for an unusual alternative to all those Rose names, Rhoswen might be a good choice. This name has the soft sounds we've come to love from the Welsh language but is still not as familiar as Bronwen and Rhiannon.
  6. Magda

    • Origin:

      German variation of Magdalen

    • Description:

      On "Sex and the City," Magda was the elderly nanny from the old country -- which is what this name sounds like. While Magdalene and Magdalena are enjoying fresh life, Magda still feels dated.
  7. Talvi

    • Origin:

      Finnish, Estonian

    • Meaning:

      "winter"

    • Description:

      A sleek yet friendly name of Finnish and Estonian origin, Talvi is familiar in Finland, Estonia, and Sweden, but rare in English speaking countries. It comes from the Finnish talvi or Estonian talv, meaning "winter", making this an unexpected name to celebrate the colder seasons, to honor someone born in the winter months, or to give to a Christmas baby.
  8. Inessa

    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Ines; Spanish from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure, chaste"

    • Description:

      Inessa is a truly multi-cultural name, heard in Spain, Germany and Russia, and is related to the names Agnes and Ines/Inez.
  9. Lore

    • Description:

      Lore is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In German tradition, it's a shortened form of Eleanor or Lorelei, while in Spanish it can be a diminutive of Dolores. The name literally means 'knowledge' or 'wisdom' in Latin, giving it an intellectual connotation. In folklore contexts, 'lore' refers to traditional knowledge and stories passed through generations. This gives the name a mystical, storytelling quality. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, Lore has a simple elegance and cross-cultural appeal. Its brevity makes it distinct while remaining easy to pronounce across language boundaries. The name's connection to wisdom and cultural traditions makes it appealing for parents seeking a name with depth and subtle sophistication.

  10. Aneira

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "much snow"

    • Description:

      This airy Welsh name, which has only been in use since the early 20th century, is formed of the intensifying prefix an- plus eira ("snow"), making it a wintry nature name.
  11. Esmeray

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "dark moon"

    • Description:

      Lovers of Esme might also like this beautiful Turkish name, with its mysterious meaning. The last syllable sounds like "rye".
  12. Raisa

    • Origin:

      Russian; Yiddish; Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "easygoing; rose; leader"

    • Description:

      Known in America via the wife of Soviet head Mikhail Gorbachev; a possibility for parents of Eastern-European descent wanting to move beyond Natasha and Nadia or for parents from the Middle East looking for a name that works in both cultures.
  13. Katinka

    • Origin:

      Hungarian, Russian, and Dutch diminutive of Katherine or Katarina, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      With its distinctive '-inka' suffix, common in Slavic and Eastern European diminutives, Katinka carries a playful yet sophisticated quality. The name enjoyed some popularity in the Netherlands and Hungary throughout the 20th century but remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries.
  14. Rosella

    • Description:

      Rosella can be seen as a nature name (a rosella is the name of a variety of beautiful Australian cockatoos and an Australian flower) or a diminutive version of Rose.
  15. Rosetta

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "splendid"

    • Description:

      Associated with the ancient Rosetta stone, this is also the pretty Italian pet form of Rosa.
  16. Bliss

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "great joy"

    • Description:

      A sweet, uplifting and still fairly uncommon modern virtue name. Its single syllable makes it especially good as a middle name, but it would also make a big impact in the first spot; in fact, nearly 90 girls in the US were called Bliss in a recent year.
  17. Vasilia

    • Origin:

      Variation of Basil, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "royal"

    • Description:

      Vasilia is likely an alternative transcription of the Greek name Vasileia, or the Serbian and Macedonian Vasilija, which if you follow their etymological roots, eventually originate from Basil, meaning "royal" or "king".
  18. Belphoebe

    • Origin:

      Invented literary name

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful shining one"

    • Description:

      The name of the character in Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene" whom the poet intended as a representation of Queen Elizabeth I. While it will no doubt thrill your daughter's English professor, the addition of the "Bel" to already great Phoebe is on the fussy side.
  19. Kirsi

    • Origin:

      Hindi, Finnish diminutive of Kirstina and Kirsten

    • Meaning:

      "amaranth blossoms; Christian, frost"

    • Description:

      This attractive multicultural name is found in India and Finland, where it is also a word meaning "frost."
  20. Faina

    • Origin:

      Russian from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "shining"

    • Description:

      This appealing Russian/Nordic name has been used a handful of times since Eowyn Ivey's novel The Snow Child was published in 2012. There, Faina is a mysterious girl who loves the cold Alaskan woods.