Names That Mean Refuge

This is one of the most vibrant and feminine of the names meaning life, and it's sure to gain more attention as the whole sisterhood of Viv- names rise.

Distinctive, elegant, and luxurious, Adalia can be a variation of Adele, or a Hebrew name with a Biblical background. Although it is given exclusively to girls in the US, in the Bible it is masculine. The similar Adlai might be easier to wear for boys in English speaking countries, while Adalia fits in with Adeline, Amelia, and Dahlia.

If you like names that are not really names -- some say, the wave of the future -- Harbor has an attractive sound as well as an appealing meaning and image. While Harbor is the commonly used spelling in the US, Harbour is seen more often in the rest of the English-speaking world.

We've seen Haven take off as a nouveau girls' name; Harbour could follow in its wake. Harbor is the more commonly used spelling in the US, while Harbour is used in most other English-speaking areas of the world.