By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Musical name
Maraca sounds more like a name than Banjo, so why not? It's rhythmic and, well, musical, so might make an adventurous choice.
Word name
Moroccan might be thought of as a boys' name purely by virtue of its having been used for their newborn son by Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, who transformed this nationality into a first name. But…
Spanish
"liberty"
Libertad is the forceful name recently given to his daughter by Mexican actor Gael Garcia Bernal. English equivalent Liberty has been in use for girls for some time. Libertad might be considered a…
Welsh
"white snow"
An unusual Gwyn name with a lovely meaning, this compound name pairs Gwyn with the name Eira, meaning "snow". A relatively modern creation, it remains very rare.
Latin
"love"
This Latin word for love is not traditionally used as a name, but why not? It's got a pretty sound and some distinctive flair. Variants Amori or Amorie can also be thought of as different spellings…
Everlean is a feminine name that appears to combine the English word 'ever' (meaning 'always' or 'eternally') with the suffix '-lean,' possibly a variant of 'leen' or 'line' found in names like…
Variation of Yahel Hebrew
"to shine"
"wart"
Veruca is a name Roald Dahl made up for the horrid little girl Veruca Salt in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . A modern rock band adopted the name, though few parents familiar with the original…
Invented name
The ultimate romantic elaboration of Winter, Wyntreaux feels like it's straight out of a fantasy novel.
Westonia is a rare feminine given name with geographical origins. It evokes images of western lands and expansive horizons, deriving from the directional word 'west' with the feminine Latin suffix…
Sanskrit
"impermanence"
Anicca is a Buddhist characteristic of existence, the concept that all things are impermanent and constantly changing. It has never been on the US charts yet, but with a similar sound to Annika, it…
Turkish
"supreme light"
A Turkish compound of Esma — the Turkish form of Asma — and Nur, an Arabic name meaning "light."
Onele is a feminine name with possible African origins, particularly from South African languages. It may derive from Xhosa or Zulu linguistic traditions, though specific meanings vary by region and…
Basque surname
"cold mountain"
Mendoza is a common Basque surname derived from the words mendi , meaning "mountain," and hotz , "cold." As a given name, it could easily be worn on a girl or a boy. Notable people who have carried…
"white lily"
Liliwen is a sweet, whimsical flower name used occasionally in Wales, and would make an interesting alternative to Lilian, and another way to Lily as a nickname.
"truth"
Acting couple Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof chose this Sanskrit word meaning, literally, "truth vehicle" for their daughter. It has a melodic sound and strong meaning. Think of it as rhyming…
Hebrew, female form of Elul, month name
Elula, female derivation of Elul, the name of the sixth month on the Hebrew calendar, was used by Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen for their second daughter. The couple kept their unusual choice…
African, meaning unknown
Sulola is a rhythmic Nigerian name chosen as a middle name for Heidi Klum and Seal's daughter Lou, reflecting Seal's Nigerian roots. It's pretty and accessible enough, with its relation to Lola, to…
English, Germanic
"temple path"
Helisent was used in the medieval days and has royal antecedents found in both France and Germany. Information on its origins is sketchy, but some say it's related to Elise or Helen or Heloise, or…
Russian botanical name
"bar rock"
An arborial name related to six deciduous trees in the elm family, with a nice ballerina feel.
