By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Surname name
Olima began as a surname, first seen in the US as the last name of immigrants from European countries including Italy and Portugal. While it hasn't seen much use as a given name, the feminine ending…
Cajun
Onezie was used as a given name primarily during the nineteenth century, almost exclusively in Louisiana. While those of Cajun descent may be attracted to this name, it's worth noting its spelling…
Creole variation of Onesime
Onezime is a rare name that experienced the highest usage in French-speaking locales prior to the twentieth century, including French Canada and parts of Louisiana.
Variation of Philomena, Greek
"lover of strength"
This variation of Philomena has never been high on the popularity charts, but it did appear in the US infrequently as a French immigrant name. As a result, it has some ties to Louisiana and the Cajun…
Feminine form of Philo
Philonese is a rare name that had some usage a century or more ago among the Louisiana Creole. As such, it has ties to French and Italian ancestry. While it may not be joining the popularity charts…
Native American
More a place name than a newborn's name, Tammany has current ties to the New Jersey-Pennsylvania peak Mount Tammany and St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana. Tammany originated as another name for…
Spelling variation of Isabeau, French
"pledged to God"
Ysabeau is a rare Creole or Medieval French variation of Isabeau, itself a French a charming variant of Isabel. It appeared in the TV series A Discovery of Witches and subsequently made its debut in…
Variation of Zerelda
By all accounts, Zerilda is a rare and archaic name. However, stranger names have been revived. With the rising popularity of Zelda—it reentered the US Top 1000 at Number 647 in 2015 after nearly…
Though the etymology of this name is unclear, it had modest usage in the United States during the nineteenth century. Zerelda has a double connection to outlaw Jesse James: Zerelda James was his…
Latin, female variation of Cassius
"hollow"
The rarely heard feminine version of the saint's name Cassian, this name is elegant and somewhat frilly, but holds the possibility of more straightforward nicknames like Cass, Cassie or Ana. With the…
Breton variation of Cecilia
This spunky variation of the placid Cecilia might be a winner for those looking for a rare international version of a traditional name.
Hawaiian variation of Carol
Kalola certainly cutes up the somewhat dowdy 50s image of the name Carol. Plus it lends itself to the trendy "Lola" as a nickname.
Hawaiian variation of Cecilia
This Hawaiian name breathes new (warm) life into the traditional Cecilia and offers the added attraction of the spunky "Kiki" as an obvious nickname option.
Hebrew
"abundance, fruitfulness"
Ephratah appears in the bible as both the name of a woman--she was the second wife of Caleb and grandmother of one of the spies sent by Moses to Canaan to gather information about the Promised…
Greek
"the surrounding sea or the surrounding third"
Amphitrite is a mysterious Greek mythological figure, most often cited as a sea goddess who was the wife of Poseidon. She was said to be the personification of the sea water itself and was said to be…
Hindu
Varuni is a Hindu goddess and the consort of Varuna, the Hindu God of the water, making this one of the many mythological names with water meanings . Varuni, also known as Varunani, emerged from the…
Astronomical name
Antares is a star in the Scorpio constellation, making it one of the perfect names for Scorpio babies . It is the fifteenth-brightest star in the night sky, appearing as a reddish star when viewed…
Basque
"Problem"
A mischievous choice for the naughty child, Arazoa has a pleasant sound and eye-catching look. Beware the confusion that is almost inevitable with Arizona.
Mesopotamian
Given her connection to the scorpion, Ishhara could be an interesting namesake for the little goddess born under the Scorpio zodiac.
Harper Rose combines two trendy names that have surged in popularity. Harper, originally an English occupational surname for someone who played the harp, gained widespread popularity as a first name…
