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Madaline is a variant spelling of Madeline, which derives from Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene in the New Testament. This specific spelling offers a subtle twist on the more common versions…
German
"strength of a spear"
Could cute nickname Gertie, remembered as cute five-year-old Drew Barrymore in E.T. , revive the long shunned Gertrude? It's tempting to dismiss Gertrude as a name on its way through the door marked…
"comrade in arms; battle enclosure, battle ground"
Hildegard is an ancient name that sounds it, but it does have sweet short forms Hildie and Hilda to recommend it, as well as several illustrious historical bearers. Strong and striking, it would make…
German short form of Eleanor
Leonore is a melodic variation of the wide range of names related to Eleanor and, via a different root, Leonie that are so stylish throughout Europe right now and bound for greater visibility in the…
"famous ruler"
The American child given this name of four kings of Denmark, not to mention one so similar to that of the Harry Potter archvillain Lord Voldemort, might have to pay a large emotional import tax.
Ceola is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Old English or Germanic elements. One theory suggests it may be related to the Old English word 'ceol,' meaning 'ship' or…
Lenord is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Leonard, which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'lion strong' or 'brave as a lion.' The name combines 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'…
Veola is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from 'viola,' meaning 'violet' – the delicate purple flower symbolizing modesty and faithfulness. This uncommon name has appeared…
Benard is a masculine name that represents a less common spelling variant of Bernard. With Germanic origins, the name combines elements meaning "bear" and "hardy" or "brave," literally translating to…
Variation of Rosalia, Latin
"rose"
This rare choice from the Rose family might be a variation of Rosalia or a combination name marrying Rose and Ella. That gives you the nicknames Rosie or Ellie.
Harrold is a masculine name of Germanic origin, variant of Harold, derived from the Old English elements 'here' meaning 'army' and 'weald' meaning 'power' or 'ruler', thus translating to 'army ruler'…
Hillard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the Old German elements 'hild' meaning 'battle' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This creates a meaning along the lines of 'brave…
Cephus has ancient Greek origins and appears as a variant of 'Cephas,' a name given to the apostle Simon Peter in the New Testament, meaning 'rock' or 'stone' in Aramaic (כיפא, Kēphā). The name has…
Odus is an uncommon masculine name with possible Greek origins, potentially derived from 'hodos' meaning 'path' or 'way.' It may also have roots as a surname or family name before transitioning to…
Myrl is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant of Merle or Merrill. The name has Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'famous' (meri) and 'sea, lake' (mari).…