By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Finnish, variation of Sampson
"sun"
Also spelled Sampsa, in the traditional Finnish epic poem Kalevala , Sampsa is a mythical person who sows all the forests of the land. It is also considered a variation of Biblical Sampson, taken…
Filippino variation of Pearl or Perla, Latin
"pearl"
A pretty gemstone name used predominantly in the Philippines and occasionally in South America, Perlah appeared in the hit medical drama, The Pitt (2025-), borne by the character Perlah Alawi.
Spelling variation of Journey, word name
"passage from one place to another"
A unusual take on word name Journey, that's also appeared in the US stats as Ajourney, Ajournie Ajournee, and Ajourni. This form has been given to around 10 girls since 2010.
A twist on the modern word name, this form might play on the idea that "life is a journey". It has also been spelled as Ajourney, Ajournei, Ajournee, and Ajourni.
German, variation of Abbott
A German surname you do not want to use as a first.
French variation of Muriel, Irish
"of the bright sea"
Murielle emerged as a distinctively French elaboration, adding the feminine '-elle' suffix to create a more melodious version of the classic name. Though less common in English-speaking countries,…
Finnish variation of Marlene or Marja-Leena
"Mary Magdelene; beloved, drop of the sea + light"
A Finnish contraction of Marja-Leena, which was a popular choice in the 1940s and '50s. Marleena shares the same roots as Marlene, making it a combination of Mary and Magdalen, however, it could also…
Catalan variation of James
"the supplanter"
A Catalan form of the classic, Biblical James, Jaume is popular in its native Catalonia, appearing in the Top 100 until 2012. It also ranked in the Spanish Top 200 overall. Film maker Jaume…
Manx variation of Mary, Hebrew
"beloved; bitter; drop of the sea"
Pronounced similarly to Moira (or more like MUW-ruh or MUW-ree, with the soft oo sound of in t oo k), this is a Manx variation of the classic name Mary. Voirrey is an alternative form.
Modern invention, possibly a variation of Naeli, Nayeli, or Nael
"I love you; generous; given by God"
Naelith made its entry to the US stats in 2025 when it was one of fastest rising debuts of the years, featuring alongside Elanith and Kyomie. Given to 44 girls, Naelith is likely a variation of Naeli…
Elaboration of Ina, variation of Inara
"light, illumination"
Familiar in Latvia having been in the Top 10 between 1945 and 1960, Ināra is a strong but sweet sounding name. Its exact etymology is unknown, however, it may be an elaboration of Ina, and therefore…
Swedish variation of Benedict
"blessed"
This variation of the Latin Benedict was especially popular in Sweden in the '40s and '50s, and is still the 21st most common male name in Sweden.
Feminine variation of Ferdinand, German
"bold voyager"
Ferdinanda gets you to the attractive short form Nanda, but Fernanda is sleeker.
Spanish influenced variation of Myrtha, Mrtyle, Miriam, or Mireille
"evergreen shrub; beloved, bitter;to admire"
Mirleth made its debut into the US stats in 2025 when it was give to 36 girls compared to less than 5 a year prior. Similar in style to choices like Arleth and Elanith, Mirleth may well be a be a…
Irish, variation of Raymond or Redmond
"wise protector"
The Irish surname and sometime first name Redmond is derived from the German Raymond, which was imported to Ireland via Norman conqueror Raymond LeGros -- Raymond the Fat. This name is pronounced…
Italian variation of Cleis, Greek, Brazilian, Portuguese
"glory; key, clave, keyholder"
Rare, concise, and distinctive, Cleide is a multicultural choice. As an Italian name, it comes from the Greek Cleis (or Cleïs), the name of Sappho's mother and daughter, and a relation of Kleio or…
Dutch, variation of George
"farmer"
Elaboration of Trust, or variation of Tristan
Truston may be viewed a number of ways: virtuous word name Trust with the -on suffix; a spelling variation of Tristan, influenced by trust, dependability and truthfulness; a form of Norse Trostann…
English variation of Denise, French from Greek
"god of Nysa"
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
