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With Isabel getting so popular, parents are searching for new varieties of the name, and Isabeau is one that makes a lovely French twist. Isabeau of Bavaria was the wife …

Ysabeau is a rare Creole or Medieval French variation of Isabeau, itself a French a charming variant of Isabel. It appeared in the TV series A Discovery of Witches and …

As more parents look for unique alternatives to the popular Isabella — Isabeau and Isadora are two great examples — they may like the beautiful Gambian name Isatou. Isatou Ceesay is a …

… Margaux. Stylish French names that are uncommon in both France and the US include Ottilie, Isabeau, Odette, and Solange. Whether you have French heritage, are a Francophile, or just love …

Check these names out if you want the nickname Izzy without the overused Isabella or Isabelle.

Isabel and Isabelle (and Isabella) derive from the classic Elizabeth. Isabelle is French, while Isabel is Spanish, but both have great sounds, nicknames, and cultural connections. Here are some alternatives!

… rarer alternatives. If you'd rather retain the nickname Izzy, consider Isadora, Isannah, or even Isabeau instead. Unique Italian names that mimic Isabella's qualities include Ginevra, Chiara, Vittoria, and …

I'm in serious need of this type of list, especially for girls, so this is what I've come up with. Happy reading. Woohoo!

Honestly is it any surprise I'm doing this at 3:33 in the morning because I can't sleep?

… Dante, Ellis, Emmeline, Lucia, Roger, and Walter. Rare medieval names worth reviving include Amabel, Cyprian, Isabeau, and Lucan. A number of medieval names have changed gender identity over the centuries …

… Even more unique I girl names that we love include intriguing international options like Ivalo, Isabeau, Ismay, Idony, and Ianthe. More contemporary choices include Indigo and Ireland. Here, our full …

If you like Names with old roots or are unusual in america you will like this (hopefully)

… Ilse, Welsh Iago, and Arabic Inaya. Quirkier choices include retro nicknames Ike and Iggy, romantic Isabeau and Isidore, and British favorite Imogen. Here, our full selection of names that start …

A compilation of names that make my heart sing. While some names on this list are too popular for me to use, I still find them gorgeous!

These are names to stay away from, unless you plan to enter your daughter in Toddlers or Tiaras or teach her how to pole dance. Names that end in 'ie …

This is my growing collection of eclectic girls' names, usually honouring nature, strength and beauty.

Fresh nicknames for classic names, classic nicknames for uncommon names, or just cool nicknames for cool names.

… in  the mainstream: IANTHE IDRA IGNACIA ILIA ILONA IMAN IMELDA INGA/INGE IOLANTHE IONE IPHIGENIA ISABEAU ISEULT ISHBEL ISIS ISMAY ISOLDE IVANA/IVANKA And a few that time has left …

Interesting and unusual names from the female side of my family tree from 602-1983 E-I

… Bellamy, Campbell, Ishbel, Mabel, Mirabel Billie — Bilqis, Jubilee, Nabila, Sybil, Wilhelmina Bo — Boheme, Boston, Bowie, Isabeau, Rainbow Callie — Callahan, Calliope, Callista, Clarissa, Kalani Cassie — Cassia, Cassiopeia, Charis, Dorcas, Lucasta Edie …

A very long list of girls names beginning with the letter I. I hope it comes in handy.

… throughout much of the era. And yet, if you’re looking for something different, consider Isabeau, Isolda, Idonia, or Belsante. 5. Ava Av- names are available in abundance: Avelina, Avelot …

For the most part, I like to find baby names that aren't way out there, but that also stand out and are unique!

Isabelle and Isabella are still widely popular names across the globe, so here are a list of alternative names that you may not have considered before.

This is a list of girl names I've never considered before, due to the Celtic theme we had going on, but I may want to for break the mold …

Names from the Canadian supernatural crime drama, Lost Girl. I'm fairly certain one of the writers must be a name nerd, because there are some goodies here!

Names ranked 950+ on the combined spellings list that I find beautiful. Some of them might surprise you.

All of these names are at some level of unusualness. Some I find in books, (particularly Harry Potter), the Forum, the Blog, and just people I know. So here they …

Names for girls who jump waves, wear flowy dresses, and are known by name at the tiny coastal ice cream shop.

… rarely shortened, and Edie is in the key of sassy picks like Sadie and Hattie. Isabeau – Modern ends-in-o appellations for girls like Harlow are on the rise.  Isabeau …

… is its more unusual Italian version– currently a Top 15 name in its native habitat. Isabeau—A gorgeous French version of Isabel, it was worn by Michelle Pfeiffer in the …

Lovely and usable girl names that are underused but have a similar feel to popular names.

By Abby Sandel If you’re expecting a daughter soon, the new most popular baby names stats for the US might be getting a lot of your attention lately. Every …

My favorite baby names for 2020. Hopefully, I will be using some of these names for my future babies!

A list of Hip Hop Babynames Girls Names mostly .. Maybe I will add boysnames later on but for now I am starting with the ladies names

One of our most popular blog posts ever was on 100 wonderful names given to 25 or fewer girls each year.  (We did a boys’ version too.) But what, we …

Some wonderful alternatives to lovely Isabella (and also Isabelle, etc.) These alternatives are based on sound and image.

By Linda Rosenkrantz Why would you choose a girls’ name name from another culture? There are several good reasons. First of all, there is the sheer beauty of so many …

There have been some colorful baby names–if not wacky ones–in the Nameberry 9 this week, as reported by Appellation Mountain’s Abby Sandel. It has been a great …

A list of baby names that contain the letters "au" together within the name, whether in the beginning or else wise.

aka Medieval inspired names. Very stylized, calls to mind knights in shining armor, princesses in long dresses, and fancy castles.

Margot is definitely not overused, but it's been rising quickly in the US and may feel too trendy for some parents. Popularity aside, Margot has many great qualities — French …

Compilation of names beginning with the letter “I” - (Dear Nameberry, can we please go back to not needing the long 15 letter word description?)

The US Social Security Administration tallies up the names of all the babies born within a year and reveals which names were most popular. While there are clearly thousands of …

These are some names that could be used for female characters in novels, especially for fantasy novels. Yay!

This week’s news includes rare biblical boys’ names becoming more visible, a case of TV name theft, and a baby girl named after a restaurant. Celebrity babies: Moses, Paris …