Updated October 2026
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Hebrew
"fourth born"
Tied to country singer/sitcom star Reba McEntire.
Spanish and Portuguese
"refuge, shelter"
Amparo is a medieval name related to the Virgin Mary most closely associated with the city of Valencia, in Spain. Although it does not appear at all on the most recent US name roster, meaning it was…
Fidencio is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman name Fidentius, which means 'confident' or 'full of faith.' Most commonly found in Hispanic cultures, particularly in Mexico,…
Charline is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Charlotte or a feminine version of Charles. Both root names derive from the Germanic name Karl, meaning 'free man'…
Feminine variation of Germain, French
"from Germany"
Linked to the early days of feminism via Germaine Greer, this saint's name feels neither French nor German enough -- which just might make it the perfect blend of the two cultures. All forms of…
French
"a Roman"
In this country, likely to conjure up visions of leafy lettuce.
Christeen is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of Christine, ultimately derived from the Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'a Christian' or 'follower of Christ.' This particular spelling…
Femeninization of Ernest, English from German
"serious, resolute"
One time joke name, à la Lily Tomlin's bossy telephone operator, Ernestine is ready for a possible reevaluation, like cousins Josephine and Clementine.
Latin
"good luck, fortune"
In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.
"of the garden"
Hortensia is an ancient Roman name that's also the common name of the flower hydrangea. The French form of the name is Hortense, which is coming back into style in Paris but has never caught on in…
Joline is a feminine name with French influences, likely derived from 'Jolene' or serving as a variation of 'Jolene' without the final 'e'. The name ultimately connects to the French word 'joli'…
Audry is a feminine name that represents a variation of the more commonly spelled Audrey. Derived from the Anglo-Saxon name Æðelþryð (Etheldreda), it ultimately means 'noble strength.' Saint Audrey…
Merwin is a masculine name of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English elements 'mære' meaning 'famous' and 'wine' meaning 'friend,' creating the meaning 'famous friend' or 'renowned friend.'…
English
"woods in the north"
Another stiff northerly choice.
Winford is a masculine English name with Anglo-Saxon origins, combining elements meaning 'pleasant' or 'friend' (win) and 'ford' or 'river crossing.' Originally a surname denoting someone who lived…
Dorman is a masculine name of English origin that began as a surname before occasionally being adopted as a first name. The surname Dorman likely derived from the Old English 'deor' (animal, beast)…
American
"resolute protection + valley; resolute protection + high ranking priest; willow valley"
The Social Security Lists show this name to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states, where it likely appealed alongside Clarabel and Marigold. It feels part…
German
"owner of a patch of farmland"
A huve is 40 acres of land, so the occupational name Hoover refers to the farmer who owned and worked it. Hoover also relates to the rock band, the vacuum cleaner, the dam, and former FBI head J.…