By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Thai
"Jasmine"
This fragrant name is unfortunately just too close to the English word malady to be a good omen for English-speakers.
"moon water"
An incredibly poetic name that could be worn well in many cultures.
"Angel"
Like the Maori name, Anahera, Atchara is a good option for parents looking for the perfect name for their little angel, but wanting to avoid Angela and Angelina.
Cornish form of Joan
Jowanet is the feminine form of Jowan (the Cornish form of John), making this name equivalent to Joan, Jane, Janet, Joanna, and the rest of that name family.
Greek
"grace, charm"
The name of a pretty white flower also called the Amazon lily, in rare use as a baby name during the Edwardian period.
German
"bright rose"
This fairytale-esque compound name is a contraction of Rose and Lore or Eleonore. A famous bearer is the retired gymnast Roselore Sonntag.
"beautiful knowledgeable woman"
This name has it all - looks, brains, charms and an international sound that can go anywhere.
Pashto
"white snow"
Snowy name with an exclamatory first syllable.
English surname and place name
"farmstead, village"
A preppy surname and place name derived from the Anglo-Saxon personal name Ælfweard "elf guardian" + the -by suffix, meaning "village, homestead". Ellerby feels like a quirkier Ellery or Emery.
Japanese
"endurance, patience; belief"
A unisex name in Japan, more common for girls.
Lily Grace combines two beloved feminine names into a sweet, harmonious pairing. Lily, derived from the flower name, symbolizes purity, innocence, and beauty in many cultures. The lily flower has…
Scottish, feminine form of Lachlan
Unlike Lachlan, this Scottish name for girls is likely to be mispronounced. Is that...LaChina?
Scottish
"pilgrim"
This rare Scottish name will be a spelling and pronunciation challenge outside its native lands, but has a sweet sound and solid meaning.
Turkish variation of Humayra, Arabic
"red"
A common name among Turkey's Muslim population.
"child of one thousand generations"
Considered an old-fashioned choice in Japan.
Arcola is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from geographical sources, including towns named Arcola in Illinois, Mississippi, and other U.S. states, as well as a…
Sanskrit
"greatest beauty"
A name seen in the Punjab regions of India, and well used in the Indian diaspora, with a fabulous sound and meaning. Canadian author Rupinder Gill and Indian singer Rupinder Handa are notable bearers…
Portuguese
"beauty"
You're more likely to find this vintage Portuguese name on your family tree than a newborn baby, but it makes for a meaningful, culturally-significant name for a girl. Belmida is a (literally)…
Chinese
"Diligent, vigorous"
This name, which can also be a surname, is not a popular name, even in China. When used in poetry, Chinese academics interpret the word qianqian as meaning diligent and vigorous. A notable bearer is…
Unknown
A unique, appealing name brought to fame by British sprinter Laviai Nielsen, who has an identical twin sister named Lina.
