By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Celtic
"island of apples"
Avalon, an island paradise of Celtic myth and Arthurian legend--it was where King Arthur was taken to recover from his wounds-- and also the colorful capital of the California island of Catalina--…
Spanish, Latin American, and Caribbean variation of Eliana, Latin
"sun"
Ailany has been a big hit in the 2020s, and this Eliana variant is following in its footsteps. A spin on the sunny Eliana, it first appeared in the US stats back in 2001 and has been used quietly…
Variation of Emery, English from German
"industrious"
Emeri is an alternate spelling of Emery which means industrious. Emeri offers a modern twist on traditional names like Emma and Emily. This spelling is used primarily for girls, with just under 200…
Delani is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. It may derive from Hawaiian origins, where it means 'from the heavens' or 'heavenly.' Alternatively, it has connections to African languages,…
Ellowyn is a feminine name with a lyrical, ethereal quality. It appears to be a modern construction combining elements of popular names like Ella and Eowyn (from Tolkien's Lord of the Rings) or…
English, combination of Louise and Ella
A combo name that was used in the early 19th century, but has always been overshadowed by its sleeker counterpart, Luella. By blending Ella with Louise, Louella could mean "battle famous fairy…
Roselynn is one of the smoosh baby names most popular a generation or two ago.
Hebrew
"deliver us"
In the New Testament, Hosanna was exclaimed by those around Jesus when he first entered Jerusalem, making this an exuberant and spiritual choice. A possible alternative for Susanna or Hannah, it was…
A French variation of Natalie that's used occasionally in contemporary America. In England and Wales Natalie remains about 10 times as popular as Nathalie.
Latin
"truth"
If you love Puritan virtue names and want to move beyond Hope and Faith and Grace, this is a wonderful choice, both for its meaning and its sound. A rare find here, though occasionally heard in…
"honor"
Anora is a phonetic respelling of Honora, a longer form of the virtue name Honor. It also might qualify as a trendy Fast Fashion name, a composition of euphonious syllables without any specific…
Basque
"Among the thorns"
The name of a popular Mexican singer and a telenovela character, Aranza incredibly rose out of obscurity to become Number 607 in the US in 2014. The name comes from Arantzazu, a shrine associated…
Alyana is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, possibly developing as a variant of Aliana, Eliana, or as a combination of the popular prefix 'Al-' with the '-yana' suffix common in Slavic…
Spelling variation of Eleanor, English, French
A sleek, literary alternative to Eleanor, this stripped back form of Eleanor is a well-established spelling. It notably appears in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility , borne by Elinor Dashwood,…
Variation of Jocelyn, German
"member of the Gauts tribe"
Variation of Jocelyn that confuses the pronunciation and looks less elegant. We recommend you stick with the beautiful original.
Spanish
"light"
Lucero is a relative or nickname of Luz, meaning light. This intriguing name is swimming just beneath the Top 1000 for girls in the US.
"soft horse or pretty rose"
Rosalind has a distinguished literary history – used and popularized by Edmund Spenser and Shakespeare via one of his most charming heroines, in As You Like It . Along with a bouquet of other Rose…
English surname and American place name
"Anis' town; Annie's town"
A name with plenty of celebrity glamor and contemporary flair, Anniston has a variety of origins. On one hand, it's a place name, deriving from a city in Alabama of the same name. Founded in the late…
Arabic
"guide"
Names that sound and/or are spelled like Dalila exist in several languages, from the Swahili Dalili to the Arabic Dalil to the Hebrew Delilah. A beautiful cross-cultural choice.
Italian and Spanish variation of Eloise
"healthy; wide"
Eloisa captures a lovely name back from the spoiled little girl at the Plaza. Historical romance writer Eloisa James has helped make this antique name sound fresh and sassy again.
