By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Japanese
"beautiful child"
Depending on the kanji used, this sweet name can have links to the number three, making it perfect for a third child.
Manervia is an uncommon feminine name with possible roots in Latin or Greek origins. It may be a variant of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and the arts. The name carries…
Sanjuana is a feminine name with Hispanic origins, particularly popular in Mexican and Mexican-American communities. The name combines elements of 'San' (saint) and 'Juana' (the feminine form of…
Cherokee
"butterfly"
Soft and rhythmic addition to the collection of names that mean butterfly .
Latin from Greek
"of Elysium; blissful"
In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields was the final resting place of righteous souls. Elysian falls under two current trends — spiritual names and mythological names — and could easily be a hit in…
Sanskrit
"world, wandering, cyclic change"
In Indian religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism, Samsara is the concept of rebirth and the cyclicality of life: in other words, a pretty fundamental principle. It has occasionally been used as a…
Form of Latin Amabel
"lovable"
In the Middle Ages, Margaret became Margery, Cecilia became Cecily, and Amabel became Mabel ... and Mabely. Chaucer mentions the name briefly in The Canterbury Tales . It's rare - and maybe a shade…
Norwegian
"grace"
Sweet Norwegian diminutive of Anna
Icelandic
"youthful, downy"
Icelandic form of Julia, in the Top 25 girl names in Iceland.
Finnish
"beloved"
A rare Finnish name which is used for both sexes, but more often for girls. It is usually found in the middle spot.
Greek
"clear-voiced, whistling"
One of the Sirens in Greek mythology, Ligeia was also the title character in an Edgar Allan Poe story. The mythological Ligeia was half-bird, half-woman. Spelling may also be Lygeia or Ligia.
French, English
An elaboration of the French name Laure, as well as of its English counterpart, Laura. Time-traveling special agent Laureline is one of the two protagonists of the long-running French carton series…
English; possibly Latin
Part Lara, part Caroline, but far rarer than either, Laraline is a strong, pretty and familiar-feeling name that has never appeared on the SSA baby name list. It has been claimed to come from Latin…
Guörún (also written as Guðrún) is a traditional feminine Norse name with deep roots in Scandinavian history and mythology. The name combines the elements 'guð' meaning 'god' and 'rún' meaning…
Variant of Kinneret
English
"street name"
Inspired by the Beatles song "Penny Lane", about the sights and sounds of a typical street in Liverpool, England, this quirky smoosh name has charted regularly in the US since 2008.
Minervia is a feminine name derived from Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, arts, and trade. The additional 'i' creates a slight variation from the classical name. Minerva…
Hebrew
The name of a lake in Israel, known as the Sea of Galilee in English. The lake's name is derived from Hebrew kinnor "harp", due to its shape.
Feminine form of Pompeius, Roman
"five"
Georgian
"queen of the house"
Georgian variant of Katayun, sometimes used as a Georgian form of Katherine. Diminutives include Keti, Keto and Ketino. This is the birth name of British-Georgian musician Katie Melua.
