By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
Across 607 pages
of 607
Feminine variation of Slavic "Ruslan," from the Turkic/Persian word for "Lion"
"Lion"
Singer Ruslana Stepanivna Lyzhychko, who goes by her first name, won the Eurovision contest in 2004 and remains a popular artist in Ukraine.
Welsh
"pearl"
Welsh form of Margaret, borne by Mererid Hopwood, the first female poet to win the chair at the National Eisteddfod.
English from Greek
"Burnt-face, red-brown"
The place name Ethiopia was derived from the Greek word for an Ethiopian, Aithiops , from the components aithō , "I burn" and ōps "face." As a noun, it takes on the meaning of "Burnt-face," which the…
Egyptian
"beautiful"
Not a variation on Rose, but definitely made familiar by the similarity.
English surname, meaning unknown
A potential Avery alternative, with a nod to legendary fashion photographer Richard Avedon.
Armenian, variation of Perchuhi "elegant lady"
"elegant lady"
This unusual name with a lovely meaning works surprisingly well outside its Armenia.
Ella Grace combines the classic feminine name Ella with the virtue name Grace, creating a beautiful double name that balances simplicity with spiritual meaning. Ella, derived from Germanic elements…
Polish variation of Felicia, Latin
"lucky"
American invented name
Borne by Mickalene Thomas, an American artist primarily known for her photographs and paintings embellished with rhinestones and enamel.
Latin
The origins of this rare name are shrouded in mystery. Ismeria is an obscure figure in European Christian legend, sometimes purported to be the great-aunt of Jesus Christ, who is connected to the…
nature name
Deriving from the name of an Australian butterfly, Eliena is also a name seen in the Bible.
English, Irish, French, compound of Darcie and Mae
Appearing in the England and Wales Top 1000, Darcie-Mae is a hyphenated choice, blending surname-style Darcie with popular Mae. As such, it could have a variety of combined meanings, including:…
Latin and Catalan
"merit, deserve"
A contracted form of Emerentia, which belonged to an obscure Scottish saint.
Italian, Latin
"priest"
A feminine form of the Latin name Flaminius, which derives from flamen : a Roman priest devoted to a particular "official" deity. The name entered the Italian Top 200 in 2021 and a recent year saw it…
Lakeshia is a feminine name that emerged in the United States in the 1970s and peaked in popularity during the 1980s. It appears to be a variation of Lakeisha or Lakisha, names that combine the…
English hyphenated name
"pledged to God + rose"
Sweet and vintage with a hint of elegance from Rose, Elsie-Rose has appeared in the England and Wales Top 1000 a number of times, where it fits in with Elsie-Mae and Ivy-Rose.
Hyphenated name, English, Scottish
"island + grace"
Two popular choices in one, this hyphenated name has made several appearances in the England and Wales Top 1000. It may be interpreted to mean "island of grace", "graceful island" or "island's grace".
American
Best known as the name of American sculptor Chakaia Booker, who creates large scale art from recycled tires and stainless steel.
Ilihia is a Hawaiian feminine name meaning 'to be filled with wonder or awe.' It reflects the Hawaiian tradition of naming children with words that embody desired qualities or beautiful natural…
Layla Mae combines the popular first name Layla with the traditional middle name Mae, creating a melodious feminine pairing. Layla, of Arabic origin, means 'night' or 'dark beauty' and gained Western…
