By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Idabelle is a feminine name combining the classic names Ida and Belle. Ida has Germanic origins meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking,' while Belle comes from French, meaning 'beautiful.' This…
Arabic
"Palestine"
The Arabic word for Palestine made the US charts for the first time in 2021. It makes a unique first or middle name choice to honor Palestinian heritage.
Margretta is a feminine name representing an elaborate variation of Margaret, which derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This expanded form adds an extra syllable and ending flourish to…
Alwilda is a rare feminine name with Norse and Germanic origins. In Norse mythology, Alwilda (also spelled Alfhild) was a legendary shield-maiden and pirate princess who disguised herself as a male…
Latin
"of the Tiber"
Feminine form of Tiberius. It was used for women in ancient Rome, but not at all (yet?) by modern English speakers.
Old Norse
"stone bear"
Hebrew
"beloved, friend"
A modern (and very rare) form of Jedidah, the mother of the biblical king Josiah.
Sóldís is a beautiful Icelandic feminine name combining two powerful elements: 'sól' meaning 'sun' and 'dís' meaning 'goddess' or 'lady'. This poetic name can be interpreted as 'sun goddess' or 'lady…
Mayan
"swallow"
The Mayan goddess of the moon and the night, associated with swallows, eagles, and jaguars.
Lithuanian from Greek
"pure"
The Lithuanian version of Katherine clearly shows its origins, but with a spelling that feels fresh and intriguing.
Invented name
"with respect to the distant stars"
Grimes and Elon Musk created this name for their daughter Y, full name Exa Dark Sideræl. Grimes explained it is "a more elven" spelling of sidereal , "the true time of the universe, star time, deep…
French variation of Melusine
A French form of the mythological Melusine, the name of a water fairy who became half serpent on Saturdays.
Diminutive of Meret, German
"little pearl"
This rare literary name appears in Gottfried Keller's 1855 novel Der grüne Heinrich ( Green Henry ). Fiesty and beautiful Meretlein lived in the woods and was constantly causing trouble. Ultimately,…
Finnish
"raspberry"
Modern Finnish name taken directly from the Finnish word for raspberry.
Alastríona is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, representing an elaborate form of Alastriona, which is the feminine version of Alastair or Alistair. These names ultimately derive from the Greek…
French, modern invented name
Zélyana, which has been recorded occasionally in France, seems to be an elaboration of the popular girl name Zélie. Spelled Zelyana, it might appeal to parents worldwide seeking something energetic…
English, compound name
"beloved + pledged to god"
A pretty combination of Amy and Beth, borne by Anne with an E actress Amybeth McNulty. It gives Little Women and vintage vibes.
English surname
"One who came from Wimboldsley"
This English surname has a posh, upper-class vibe in line with Wimbledon or Wellington. Wimberley could make a creative honor for a familial Kimberly.
English word name
"in a way that shows a willingness to face and endure danger or pain; courageously"
A striking word name that packs a punch — but the "-ly" ending may a bit more name-like than just Brave.
