By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Scottish
"from the castle"
Torra is a rare but very usable Scottish name for girls with a meaning related to royalty. A great name for a little princess.
Thai
"pomegranate"
The Persian Golnar is likely a more wearable version of this ruby-colored fruit than this Thai name. Most famously, Tuptim was the servant girl in love with the prince in The King and I.
"heart"
A rare name in Thailand.
"joyful"
This name has a sound that seems to match its meaning.
"moon"
Sasi can be a nickname for the fuller Sasithorn, or just a name on its own. In a Western context, the very cute Sasi is probably the way to go.
"Queen"
No, not a creative spelling of Tyla - Thailah literally means the Thai Queen.
"sun"
This name is very wearable in English-speaking countries and has a lovely meaning.
Latin
"fifth"
Quentin, an offbeat name with lots of character, relates to the Latin for the number five and is by far the subtlest and most usable of the Latin birth-order names, and makes a classy addition to the…
Cornish
"a profit from the sea"
A medieval Cornish name which despite sounding similar to the French name Emeraude, is actually connected to the Welsh name Morfydd. Pronunciation rhymes with Herod -- and yes, the final d is…
Cornish, place name
This Cornish place name is possibly named after a female saint, Senara. It makes a very interesting choice for those of Cornish descent or who love Cornwall.
German placename
An interesting international choice. Most closely associated with the Parisian monument, the Eiffel Tower, Gustave Eiffel was also responsible for much of the interior of the Statue of Liberty. The…
Aallyah appears to be a modern variant spelling of Aaliyah, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'high,' 'exalted,' or 'rising.' This alternative spelling emerged in the early 21st century, possibly…
Dutch
AmLie appears to be a variant or stylized form of Amelie, the French version of Amelia. The name derives from Germanic origins meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' The unusual capitalization may…
"love"
This Dutch name stems from the Greek root word "philos" meaning "love". It is relatively common in the Netherlands.
Phileine is a feminine name with Greek roots, likely derived from 'philos' meaning 'love' or 'friend.' This elegant and uncommon name carries a delicate, sophisticated quality. Most popular in the…
Indonesian
"little goddess"
This Indonesian name meaning little goddess is also common in the Netherlands due to the old colonial relationship between the two countries.
Dutch variation of Quinta
"fifth born"
This modern Dutch name is far more popular in the Netherlands than its English equivalent Quinta is in the USA. But with the viral popular of Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson, that…
Norwegian
The exact origins of Tiril remain a mystery, but it is generally considered to be a name from Norwegian poetry. The heroine of Johan Sebastian Cammermeyer’s fantastical poem "Lokkende Toner" is…
Nickname name
Muffy is one of those nickname names that flourished in the Baby Boom era -- or was it only on television? -- and now is rarely used. Strictly speaking short for Muffin, few girls have been given…
