By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Dutch variation of Julia, Latin
"youthful or sky father"
This fairly obscure saint's name was chosen by Oscar-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden for one of her twins.
Arend is a masculine name of Dutch and German origin meaning 'eagle.' It derives from Germanic elements related to birds of prey, symbolizing strength, vision, and freedom. The name has been used…
Juut is an uncommon feminine name with possible Dutch or Frisian origins. It likely developed as a short form of Judith, a biblical name meaning 'woman from Judea' or 'praised.' In some Dutch…
Arje is a masculine name with Hebrew and Nordic connections. In Hebrew contexts, it relates to 'aryeh' meaning 'lion,' symbolizing strength and courage. In Nordic regions, particularly Finland, it…
Jordaan is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of the more common Jordan. While Jordan has Hebrew origins meaning "flowing down" or "descend," referring to the Jordan River, this…
Dutch
"eaglelike"
That double a invests the old Arthur nickname with fresh life.
Verandia is a feminine name with Latin influences, likely derived from elements of 'veritas' (truth) or 'ver' (spring), combined with a melodic ending. This uncommon name carries an elegant, almost…
Jante is a feminine name with Scandinavian connections, though it's relatively uncommon even in Nordic countries. The name may relate to the Danish-Norwegian concept of 'Janteloven' (the Law of…
Spelling variation of Lisa, short form of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Leesa is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Lisa, which itself derives from Elisabeth or Elizabeth, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my oath' or 'consecrated to God.' This alternative…
Valentijne is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Valentine, incorporating Dutch or Flemish orthographic influences with the 'ij' combination that's characteristic of those…
Latin
"of Sidon"
Sidonia is a feminine form of the Ancient Roman habitational name Sidonius. Sidonie is the French form, which sounds similar to the recently trendy Sydney but comes from a different root. An original…
Dutch, diminutive of Susanne
"lily"
Sanne is hugely popular in the Netherlands, but almost unknown here; which makes it an interesting prospect for the parent in search of an unusual name. Pronounced sah-na, Sanne is in keeping with…
Hendrika is a feminine Dutch name derived from the masculine Hendrik (the Dutch form of Henry), meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler.' This feminine adaptation features the suffix '-ika,' a…
Doortje is a feminine Dutch name that functions as a diminutive form of Dorothea, meaning 'gift of God' in Greek. Common in the Netherlands and occasionally found in other Dutch-speaking regions,…
Flower name, from Greek
"asphodel"
Yes, though it seems so extreme, girls were actually sometimes given this name a century ago; now it is so uncommon it would make a strong springtime statement. Biggest obstacle: the nickname Daffy.…
Michielle represents a creative spelling variation of Michelle, which is the feminine form of Michel, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Michael meaning 'who is like God?' This distinctive…
Dutch diminutive of names ending in jet
Like Jette, Jetje is kind of a diminutive for a diminutive: The suffix je indicates the name is a pet form -- think Katje for Katharina --in this case of Jet, itself a short form of names such as…
"blackbird"
Merel is a soundalike of Meryl and may be thought of as a variation of that name, but it's also the Dutch word for blackbird and so you can make it more stylish as one of the flock of cool new bird…
Combination of Mary and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Variant of Marisa
Grietje is a feminine Dutch name, serving as the traditional Dutch diminutive form of Margaret. Pronounced roughly as 'GREET-yuh' in Dutch, the name derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning…
