By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Italian place name
This delicate Umbrian place name would make a unique path to Ellie.
Sarazen is a feminine name with French and Italian influences, though it's relatively uncommon as a first name. It originated as a surname and gained recognition through legendary American golfer…
Marable is an uncommon feminine name with historical connections to surnames of Anglo-Norman origin. Likely derived from medieval occupational surnames or place names, it may be related to the word…
Vajilla is an unusual feminine name that may derive from the Spanish word 'vajilla,' meaning 'tableware' or 'dishes.' While not traditionally used as a given name in Spanish-speaking cultures, it…
Italian
"sand"
If you're looking for a beachy name with an Italian accento.
Literary name
Ororo Munroe is the civilian name of African-American comic book heroine Storm, from the X-Men series.
American invented name
This smoosh between Samantha and Amanda might be in for some 'salamander' teasing.
"light wind"
A pretty addition to the Au-girl names like Audrey, Aurora and Autumn. The beginning Aur syllable, which often relates to gold, makes this an appropriate and one of the more unusual names for autumn…
Afrikaans version of Beate or Beata
"blessed"
Namibian supermodel Behati Prinsloo, who has walked the runway for every designer from Prada to Versace to Vera Wang, has introduced us to this Afrikaans version of Beata and relative of Beatrice.…
Hebrew
"desolation"
Azubah is one of those unique baby names from the Bible that is both uncommon and usable, especially given that trendy letter Z in the middle. Azubah's sad meaning may be a strike against it. There…
Taciba is a feminine name with Brazilian indigenous origins, specifically from the Tupi language. It carries the beautiful meaning of 'ant that flies' or sometimes interpreted as 'happiness' in…
Diminutive of Louisa
"renowned warrior"
Wheezy short form of lovely name, featured in the movie "Steel Magnolias", spelled as Ouiser. Similar, literary Ouida is less breathy, while Lou, Lulu, Lula, Lissy or Whizz might appeal instead.
Spanish
"seed"
Semilla, Spanish for "seed", could make an intriguing nature name.
Latin, female variation of Nicasio
"victorious"
An interesting and unusual member of the "Nic" family--far more distinctive than NICOLE or NICOLA.
Melilot is a delicate feminine name derived from a sweet-smelling herb also known as sweet clover. The plant name comes from Greek and Latin roots meaning "honey" and "lotus." This nature-inspired…
Latin, meaning unknown
The name of a high-born ancient Roman matrona who led a dramatic life--she was said to have had an affair with Julius Caesar--is similar to LUCIA, but not as attractive.
French word name
"lexicon"
Tamecka is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States during the latter part of the 20th century. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Tamika or Tameka, which themselves…
English, meaning unknown
A name found in 16th century marriage records, but still manages to sound like a modern, made-up elaboration of MERRY.
This lovely name from Spenser's The Faerie Queene is borne by a character who represents married love. A related unusual-yet-usable choice: Amabel.
