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Maori
"beautiful"
One of the most unusual and intriguing international girl names meaning beautiful.
See Alden.
Aimey is a feminine variation of Amy, which ultimately derives from the Old French name Amée, meaning "beloved." This charming adaptation adds a unique spelling while maintaining the original's warm…
Arabic
"gift"
Typically a masculine name in Turkey and Arabic countries.
Musical choice best left to the boys, or variation of Alta.
Asuncion is a feminine name with Spanish origins, derived from the Latin 'assumptio' meaning 'assumption' or 'taking up.' The name refers specifically to the Catholic feast of the Assumption of the…
Altie is a feminine name that typically functions as a diminutive nickname for names like Alta, Althea, or Alethea. With Germanic and Old English influences, it carries the charming quality of many…
French
"beloved"
Whether you pronounce it like the original Amy or the Frenchified Ay-may, this form adds considerable elan to an old favorite.
Native American nature name
A slow and sultry southern choice that's definitely cool for babies of either gender. While the word feels French and has its roots in 18th century French Louisiana, it derives from the Choctaw word…
Bayze is a modern feminine name with a contemporary feel. It likely developed as a variant spelling of names like Baize or as a unique creation inspired by words like 'blaze' or 'praise.' The name…
Japanese
Americans might recognize Asuka as the stage name of WWE wrestler Kanako Urai.
Astryr is a feminine name with an ethereal quality, likely deriving from Nordic or invented origins. It bears resemblance to the Norse name Astrid (meaning 'divinely beautiful' or 'god's strength')…
Nature name, English word name
"a shore of a body of water"
As a new set of word names washes up on the shore, names like Beach could appeal to parents with a love for the sand and the waves. If you prefer hiking and forests over surfing and dunes, Beech…
English word name
"signal light"
This word name shines bright and comes with the nickname Bea.
Althiaa appears to be a variant spelling of Althea, a name with ancient Greek origins. The classical name Althea derives from the Greek word "althein," meaning "to heal" or "healing power." In Greek…
Astrud is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Germanic roots. It likely combines elements meaning 'divine strength' or 'god' and 'strength,' reflecting qualities valued in Norse culture. The name…
Ástrós is a feminine Icelandic name combining two elements: 'ást,' meaning 'love,' and 'rós,' meaning 'rose.' The name thus poetically translates to 'love rose' or 'beloved rose.' The accent over the…
Invented nickname
Up-and-coming actress Beanie Feldstein is attracting attention toward her unusual — but rather cute — nickname. She was born Elizabeth Greer Feldstein but nicknamed "Elizabeanie" by her childhood…
Althia is a feminine name with roots in Greek mythology, likely a variant of Althea. The original Althea was the mother of Meleager in Greek legend and the name derives from the Greek word 'althein'…
Armenian
"little star"
A blend of the Greek aster with the Armenian diminutive ik .