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Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
A rare name from Choctaw culture that is no longer in use.
Iglė is a feminine Lithuanian name meaning 'needle' or 'pine needle.' In Lithuanian culture, the name connects to nature and resilience, reflecting the enduring qualities of the pine tree. The name…
Chinese
"snow"
Unisex Chinese name ideal for a child born in the winter.
Prince is an uncommon and distinctive name for a girl. While traditionally associated with male royalty, Prince has crossed gender lines as a bold feminine choice. The name comes from the Latin…
Icelandic variation of Ylva, Scandinavian
"wolf"
One of the top Icelandic girl names. It's very pretty — if you know how to pronounce it.
Catalan
"gracious gifts, benefits"
The Catalan form of Mercedes, with the same Marian associations.
French
"faith, confidence"
This rare virtue name has an appealing meaning, but the potential for confusion with "fiancé" (which comes from the same root) would give most people pause. It can also be short for the more feisty…
Ylvi is a feminine Scandinavian name with Norse origins, considered a variant of Ylva, which derives from the Old Norse word "úlfr" meaning "wolf." In Nordic countries, particularly Sweden, Norway,…
English, diminutive of Dorothy
"gift of God"
An old-fashioned Dorothy short form — today we prefer Dolly, Dot, or Dottie.
English, word name
The same stylish sounds as Vale, but with more secrecy.
Arabic
"gift"
Typically a masculine name in Turkey and Arabic countries.
English
"wetland, marsh"
A fen is an English marshland, and Fenn came into use as a habitational surname for a person who dwelt near one. Could be a fresh alternative to Fern or Gwen.
English word name
"growing luxuriantly"
A rich new word name possibility with vivid ties to nature and greenery. Now that Lux is a contender for both sexes, it's only a matter of time before Lush breaks into the charts itself.
"happy, friendly"
The surname of enterprising journalist Nellie Bly and poet Robert Bly makes a simple, modern, and upbeat sounding choice for either a boy or a girl.
Short form of Olivia, Latin
"olive tree"
Olivia and Olive are popular, but this mini-name cuts them down to their essence. It is unisex, and debuted for girls on the extended US charts in 2020. Last year, only six baby girls were named Oli.
Greek
"flame"
A rare and striking flower name, in use in English since the late 19th century, which takes its name from the Greek word for "flame".
"nature and literary name"
A unisex French name that ranks in the Top 200 for boys and the Top 500 for girls there, inspired by a character with the surname Swann in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time . As a given name, it…
Diminutive of Katariina, Finnish and Estonian
"pure"
Common as a stand-alone name in Estonia.
Lithuanian
"frost"
The Latvian variation, Salna, may translate easier for those who don't speak Lithuanian.
Noé is primarily a feminine name, although it can also be used for males in some cultures. It is the French, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Noah, derived from the Hebrew name 'Noach' meaning 'rest'…