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English from French
"of Carenton"
A lively unisex surname name ultimately derived from a French place name.
Kimberli is a feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Kimberly in the mid-20th century. The traditional name Kimberly originated as an English place name meaning "from the royal clearing…
Persian place name
Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a…
Lenorah is a melodious feminine name that appears to be a creative combination of popular names like Lenore and Norah. It may have originated as a variant of Lenora or Leonora, which derive from…
Spanish, diminutive of Lola and Dolores, Spanish
"lady of sorrows"
In Nabokov's notorious novel, Lolita is the pet name given by the pedophilic narrator, Humbert Humbert, to his victim: a young girl called Dolores and nicknamed Lola or Lo by her mother. Still, it…
Combination of Louise and Anna, English
"graceful, renowned warrior"
Vintage and charming with a hint of southern-belle about it, Louanna blends two classic names into one. Meaning "graceful, renowned warrior", it was briefly popular in the US in the late 1800s.…
Mackayla is a modern feminine name that emerged as a creative spelling variant of Michaela or Makayla, which themselves derive from Michael, meaning 'who is like God?' in Hebrew. This distinctive…
Variation of Madeleine, French
"of Magdala"
Madalyne is a feminine name that represents a variation of Madeline or Magdalene. The name ultimately derives from 'Magdalene,' referring to Mary Magdalene in the New Testament, and is connected to…
Magdalynn is a feminine name representing a modern elaboration of Magdalene, which refers to Mary Magdalene from the New Testament. The traditional name derives from Magdala, an ancient village on…
Makeyla is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Michaela or Makayla, which are themselves feminine forms of Michael, meaning 'Who is like God?' in Hebrew. This…
Malaynah is a modern feminine name that represents the contemporary trend of creating melodic, flowing names with creative spellings. It likely developed as an elaboration of names like Malaya,…
Italian variation of Marilla, Latin
"bright shining sea"
Marella is an Italian name that feels at once unique and familiar, which may either be the best or worst of both worlds, depending on your preference. Only a few dozen baby girls were named Marella…
Hebrew variation of Margaret
"pearl"
This unusual variation of Margaret is the real first name of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. It can make a distinctive way to honor an ancestral Margaret or a different long form for such nicknames as…
English combination of Mary and Lee
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + meadow"
Modern combination of two popular sounds, but the name itself is very rare. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea");…
Hungarian and Dutch diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Robust and energetic with an even blend of spikiness and elegance, Mariska is a diminutive of Maria, notably used in Hungary and The Netherlands. Internationally, it was brought into the spotlight by…
Marlaina is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Marlena or an elaboration of Marlene. Its roots trace back to the combination of 'Mary' and 'Magdalene,' referring to the biblical…
Marvella is a feminine name derived from Latin, essentially meaning 'wonderful' or 'miraculous.' It combines 'marvelous' with a feminine ending, creating an elegant and expressive name. Popular in…
The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and "beloved" (from the Egyptian root…
