Eclectic Mix of Awesome Names

  1. Dree
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Andrea, feminine form of Andrew
    • Meaning:

      "strong and manly"
    • Description:

      This unique one-syllable name was added to the mix by Mariel Hemingway for her now grown model/actress daughter; it could make a distinctive middle name or Bree substitute.
  2. Roksana
    • Origin:

      Polish and Russian variation of Roxane
    • Description:

      Plausible name for parents with Slavic roots, known as the wife of Alexander the Great.
  3. Dexter
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "right-handed, skillful"
    • Description:

      Dexter turned ultracool for a girl when Diane Keaton named her daughter Dexter Dean. Dexter is getting a new style gloss for both genders thanks to (unlikely) baby name role model, television's Dexter the genial serial killer.
  4. Devorah
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "bee"
    • Description:

      The Biblical name of a great prophet and judge who helped organize an army and effect a major victory over the Canaanites. Sounds much fresher than the Anglicized Deborah.