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Dutch and Norwegian feminine form of Hendrik
"home ruler"
Sweet and cosy but perfectly substantial too, Hennie derives from the sturdy Hendrik and acts as both a stand-alone feminine form, and as a diminutive of Hendrika or Henriette. Occasionally spelled…
German
"home of the raven; universal raven"
A historical and intriguing choice, Emmeram has a gentle sound and a hint of mystery. Also appearing as Emmeran, Heimeran, Emmerham, and Emerammus, it might appeal to those who like Emerson or…
Variation of Kendrick, English and Scottish
"royal ruler, champion; home ruler"
While Kendrix is predominantly used on boys — likely owing to its musical namesakes, Kendrick Lamar and Jimi Hendrix — the most noteworthy Kendrix (as yet) is in fact Kendrix Morgan, also known as…
German, Welsh
"famous, powerful ruler; home ruler; dark-skinned"
A spelling variation of Merrick, Meric has a concise and snappy look: part Merit, part Meri, part Maverick. Derived from either a Welsh form of Maurice (Meurig) or the Germanic Emmerich and Heimrich,…
Diminutive of Harriet, English
An unusual diminutive of Harriet, that might work for a girl who doesn't suit Hattie or Hettie, but isn't keen on being Harri either. Ultimately a feminine form of Henry, it means "home ruler".…
Feminine form of Endo, Estonian
"lake name; home ruler; manly, hero"
Succinct and earthy feeling, Enda is a feminine form of Endo or Ent, possibly derived from Hendrik ("home ruler") or Andres ("manly, hero"). The feminization may have also been inspired by Lake…
Latin
Americus, the source of the place-name America, became a girls' name thanks to pronatalist activists Malcom and Simone Collins, who patriotically named their second daughter and fourth child Industry…
Americus, the foundation for the place-name America, is a Latin name meaning "home ruler". Relatives include the Italian Amerigo and the German Emmerich.
Germanic
"home"
Ultimately from the Germanic Haimo, Hamnet is a homely name, best associated with the son of William Shakespeare. Hamnet died in childhood and his name (and death) may have provided the inspiration…
Very rarely used, could provide a distinctive alternative to Lydia.
Spanish place name, English word name
"Boii home"
More a concept than a place — or a name. The place name Bohemia ultimately derives from the tribe name Boii with the German heim , meaning "home".
English contraction of "baron's home"
"baron's home"
Inevitable circus association.
English from German
"mountain home"
A cross-cultural possibility, but a bit heavy and somber.
English
"home of the Wassa people"
Lincoln, Tyler, Taylor, Jackson, Jefferson, Harrison, McKinley, Grant, Kennedy, Carter -- yes. Washington -- probably not.
Variation of Elysium, Latin from Greek
"home of the blessed after death"
Elysium, or the Elysian Fields, was the Greek mythological utopia where the blessed and righteous resided after death. It's been used as a baby name for girls and boys in small numbers, although the…
Latin from Greek
Elysium, or the Elysian Fields, was the Greek mythological concept of the afterlife for blessed and righteous souls. It was thought to be located at the westernmost edge of the Earth. Elysium was…
The Greek mythological Elysium, or the Elysian Fields, was the home of blessed mortals after death. It's been coopted as a modern baby name for both sexes, although the Elyseum spelling has never…
Variation of Treave, Cornish
"village, home"
Treeve is an alternate spelling for Treave, a Cornish place name that is virtually unused in the US.
German, Frisian and Dutch
A form of Heinrich or Henrike (Henry in English), as well as of their feminine counterparts. Now most commonly feminine, but certainly an attractive choice for either sex.
Variant of Heinrich