Updated November 2026
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Greek
"woman, wife"
Succinct and simple in spelling, Leda is a currently rare choice from Greek mythology with that appealing four-letter, ending in -a format of Lyra, Maia, Vada, Veda, and Nora. Borne by a Spartan…
Italian diminutive of Laura
"bay laurel"
The first syllable of Laura in Italian rhymes with now, so Lauretta does not really sound like the decidedly midcentury Loretta thought most English speakers will pronounce it that way. Still, this…
Italian and Spanish variation of Severus
An old Roman family name that could easily be mispronounced to make it supersevere.
Swedish and Danish
"Thor's temple; Thor's strength"
Latin
"corn, grain"
Name of the Roman goddess of harvest and grain, appropriate for a fall baby. And a palindrome too!
"lioness"
With male version Leon taking off all over Europe, the female variations, from Leona to Leonie to Leone, are coming back into style too.
Marry is an uncommon feminine name that evolved as a variant spelling of Mary, one of history's most enduring female names. While Mary derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,'…
Garnett is a feminine name that originated as a surname derived from the gemstone garnet, known for its deep red color. While occasionally used for males, it's listed here primarily as a feminine…
Luster is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English word meaning 'shine,' 'gleam,' or 'radiance.' Originally more common as a surname, it emerged as a given name through the practice of…
Adron is a masculine name with Germanic origins, possibly derived from names like Adrian or other 'ad-' prefix names. It has a strong, distinctive sound that combines traditional elements with a…
Rayfield is a masculine given name that likely originated as a transferred use of an English surname. The surname Rayfield is a variant of Rayfield or Reyfield, combining elements 'ray/rey'…
Waino is a masculine Finnish name derived from the epic Finnish poem 'Kalevala,' where Väinämöinen (shortened to Väinö, which became Waino in Anglicized form) appears as a wise, ancient hero and…
Dutch diminutive of Herman, German
"soldier, warrior"
Not a viable option if your baby is going to speak English.
Arbie is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a phonetic spelling of the initials 'R.B.,' making it a unique way to honor family members with those initials.…
Duard is an uncommon masculine name with possible Scottish or French origins. It likely represents a variation of Edward or Duarte (the Portuguese form of Edward), with the Germanic elements 'ead'…
Edris is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. In Arabic tradition, it's the name of a prophet identified with the biblical Enoch, meaning 'interpreter' or 'studious.' The name also…
Vernia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Latin 'vernus' meaning 'spring' or 'belonging to spring', suggesting freshness and renewal. Alternatively, it…
Diminutive of Virginia, Latin
"virginal, pure"
Virginia is a hundred years past its peak of the 1920s, but according to Nameberry's own Hundred Year Rule, that means it's due for a comeback. Indeed, Virginia's long downward slide leveled off and…
Council is an uncommon male name with English origins that functions as a word name. It derives from the Latin 'concilium,' meaning 'assembly' or 'meeting.' In everyday usage, a council refers to a…
Laurette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive of Laura or Lauren. Derived from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree,' the laurel wreath…