By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Uncertain
A highly unusual Euro-chic virtue name, borne by Canadian cell biologist Dr Pleasantine Mill and American building design writer Pleasantine Drake. There is also a novel called Aunt Pleasantine by…
Greenlandic
"sweet little thing who belongs to me"
Consistently among the top 5 girls' names in Greenland for the past four decades, Pipaluk has one of the most adorable meanings going, and could make for a quirky route to Pip or Pippa. A famous…
Dutch
Dutch variant of Petronella
Greek
"rock, stone"
Medieval English variant of Petronella or Petronilla, which relate to the male name Peter.
Fictional name, possibly Cornish
A character in Winston Graham's Poldark series of historical novels set in Cornwall around the turn of the 19th century. Rowella is the rebellious sister of Morwenna Chynoweth, and the lover of her…
Maori
"teardrop, tears"
A Maori name famously borne by NZ actress Roimata Fox. The winner of the 2015 series of New Zealand's The X Factor sang a love song about a woman with this name.
Fruit name
A very unique fruit name heard more often on peachy-colored dogs than on baby girls.
Africa, Luhya
"born during famine"
Feminine form of the male name Wanjala.
Africa, Igbo
"good way"
U is an oft-rejected first initial, but a name like Uzoma makes it cool.
Arabic
"hot sauce, paste"
A North African chili pepper paste and a potential baby name due to the similarities to Marissa, Clarissa, et al.
Hindi, Sanskrit
"modest"
Definitely usable for an American baby with Indian heritage.
French combination of Lou and Anne
"graceful renowned warrior"
In the US it might be read as a creative spelling of '50s hit Luann, but in France Louane is pronounced the rhyme with "swan" — preferable for a modern baby.
French and Germanic
"work"
French spelling of Amelia, which is more popular than traditional Amélie in France.
Skyla Rose combines the contemporary first name Skyla with the classic middle name Rose. Skyla emerged in recent decades as a modern variation of names like Skylar or Sky, evoking images of boundless…
Willow Rose combines two nature-inspired names to create a harmonious feminine compound name. Willow evokes the graceful willow tree, symbolizing flexibility, resilience, and growth, while Rose…
Ava Mai combines two distinct names with different origins. Ava, of Germanic and Latin origins, means 'life' or 'bird-like.' It has enjoyed tremendous popularity in recent decades, consistently…
English hyphenated name
"ivy + grace"
A two word compound name that doesn't sound too descriptive or overly wordy, Ivy-Grace blends two well-established but contemporary favorites.
"ivy + beloved, bitter, drop of the sea"
Ranking alongside Ivy-Rose and Isla-Mae in the England and Wales Top 1000, this hyphenated name has a nice mix of gentle and spiky sounds.
Luna Rose combines two nature-inspired names with celestial and floral origins. Luna, derived from the Latin word for 'moon,' carries an ethereal, mystical quality that has gained significant…
Aria Rose combines two beautiful and lyrical names. Aria, of Italian origin, means 'air' or 'melody' and refers to an expressive solo in an opera. It has gained significant popularity in recent…
