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  1. Felicie

    • Description:

      Felicie is a charming feminine name of French origin, serving as a variation of Felicity. Derived from the Latin 'felicitas' meaning happiness or good fortune, it carries the beautiful meaning of 'lucky' or 'fortunate.' Despite its melodic sound and positive connotations, Felicie remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, though it enjoys more usage in France and French-speaking regions. The name gained some recognition through the 2016 French animated film 'Ballerina' (known as 'Leap!' in the US), which featured a protagonist named Félicie. With its delicate pronunciation (feh-LEE-see) and joyful meaning, Felicie offers a distinctive yet accessible option for parents seeking a name with European flair.

  2. Walton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "fortified town"

    • Description:

      Slightly more modern than Walter, but only just.
  3. Walburga

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "strong protection"

    • Description:

      An ancient saint's name belonging to an 8th century English missionary. Variants include Walpurga and Walpurgis.
  4. Leonhard

    • Description:

      Leonhard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, combining the elements 'leon' (lion) and 'hard' (brave, strong), creating the meaning 'lion-strong' or 'lion-hearted.' This powerful name has been used throughout Germanic Europe for centuries, with notable bearers including mathematician Leonhard Euler. While the English variant Leonard is more widely known internationally, Leonhard maintains popularity in German-speaking countries and Scandinavia. The name carries connotations of courage, nobility, and intellectual prowess. Its traditional spelling with the 'h' preserves its historical authenticity and gives it a distinguished quality. Leonhard offers the friendly nickname options of Leo or Leon while providing a formal name with substantial history and character.

  5. Augusten

    • Origin:

      German variation of Augustus, Augustine, Augustin

    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"

    • Description:

      Confessional memoirist Augusten Burroughs is the first literary notable to bear one of this family of names since the confessional saint.
  6. Hieronymous

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "sacred name"

    • Description:

      A name used in Germany and Holland as a form of Jerome, it's the unlikely moniker of fictional detective Hieronymous "Harry" Bosch.
  7. Gisela

    • Origin:

      German; Dutch; Spanish; Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "pledge, hostage"

    • Description:

      A variation of Giselle.
  8. Just

    • Description:

      Just is a masculine name with Latin roots, derived from the word "justus" meaning "fair" or "righteous." As a given name, it carries strong connotations of morality, integrity, and fairness. Popular primarily in Dutch-speaking regions and parts of continental Europe, Just maintains a simple, strong quality with its single syllable and clear meaning. Though uncommon in English-speaking countries, where it might be confused with the adverb "just," the name has maintained steady usage in the Netherlands and surrounding areas. The name's brevity gives it a direct, unpretentious quality, while its meaning provides a powerful aspirational quality for its bearer.

  9. Strom

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "stream"

    • Description:

      Irrevocably tied to long-lived, controversial South Carolina senator Strom (born James) Thurman; Strom, which sounds like an anagram of Storm, was his mother's maiden name. With a stretch, you might consider this one of the German names for boysthat's also a nature name.
  10. Lambert

    • Origin:

      French and German

    • Meaning:

      "land brilliant"

    • Description:

      Ancient saint's name used for cowardly cartoon lion.
  11. Alfons

    • Description:

      Alfons is a masculine name with Germanic origins, representing a variant spelling of Alfonso or Alphonse common in Northern European countries, particularly Germany, the Netherlands, and Scandinavia. Derived from the Old Germanic elements 'adal' meaning noble and 'funs' meaning ready or eager, Alfons carries the meaning "noble and ready" or "eager for battle." Historically associated with several European monarchs and nobles, the name conveys dignity and classical strength. While less common in English-speaking countries, Alfons maintains steady popularity in parts of Europe. The name offers friendly nicknames like Al or Fons and projects an image of reliable steadfastness with a touch of continental sophistication.
  12. Marz

    • Origin:

      German surname

    • Meaning:

      "March [month]"
  13. Uta

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "prosperity, riches"

    • Description:

      Medieval name that still hasn't crossed the ocean, known here primarily via actress/teacher Uta Hagen.
  14. Eleonara

    • Origin:

      Italian, German, Dutch, and Polish version of Eleanor

    • Meaning:

      "bright, shining one"

    • Description:

      The usual form of Eleonara is Eleanora, with each syllable pronounced, but transposing, adding, or subtracting a vowel or syllable here or there works fine and adds to the international, feminine spin on a solid name.
  15. Caecilia

    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Caecilius, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "blind"

    • Description:

      The ancient Roman name that gave us Cecilia, Cecily, and related names. This spelling looks authentic, but might raise more pronunciation problems than it solves.
  16. Rilian

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "small stream"

    • Description:

      A male character in The Chronicles of Narnia, but could conceivably be used for a girl.
  17. Alvar

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "elf warrior"

    • Description:

      This name woould be hard to picture in a contemporary kindergarten, though it does have some cultural cred via Finnish architect and furniture designer Alvar Aalto. Aalto would actually make a more interesting choice.
  18. Alda

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Aldo, German, or Old Norse

    • Meaning:

      "old or wave"

    • Description:

      Alda's brother name Aldo has been a mainstay of the U.S. popularity chart for decades now, and the related Alden is soaring up as well. This version has never really caught on. (Maybe it's the association with Alan Alda: great actor, unlikely namesake for a little girl.) However, there is possible hope now that Alba and Alma are on the rise. Aida and Arden are more familiar alternatives.
  19. Kristin

    • Origin:

      German and Norwegian variation of Christina

    • Meaning:

      "a Christian"

    • Description:

      A crystalline name that retains its loveliness far past its prime. Its biggest downside: Eternal confusion over spelling and pronunciation. Kristen? Kirsten? It can be so confusing that many parents today opt to bypass it.
  20. Gisella

    • Description:

      Gisella is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from 'gisil' meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (in ancient times, noble children were sometimes exchanged as political hostages to ensure peace between kingdoms). It's a variant of Giselle, which gained recognition through the romantic ballet of the same name. The name has been used across Europe for centuries, particularly in Germany, Italy, and Hungary, where Saint Gisela was the wife of King Stephen I. Gisella carries an elegant, classical quality with its melodic sound and romantic associations. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, it maintains steady usage among parents drawn to its international appeal and sophisticated sound.