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  1. Believe

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "accept something as true"

    • Description:

      One of the spiritual word names that parents started to use in the 2010s.
  2. Agyness

    • Origin:

      Invented variation of Agnes, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure, virginal"

    • Description:

      When British beauty Laura Hollin morphed into supermodel Agyness Deyn, she created a name few others would want to adopt.
  3. Elodia

    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Alodia, German

    • Meaning:

      "foreign riches"

    • Description:

      As Elodie filters into the mainstream, parents may turn to the rarer Spanish form Elodia as an alternative.
  4. Adelin

    • Description:

      Adelin is a feminine name with Germanic roots, though it can occasionally be used for boys in some cultures. It derives from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' Adelin can be viewed as a variation of Adeline or a feminized form of Adel. The name carries an elegant, vintage quality while maintaining simplicity. Though not widely used in English-speaking countries, it has seen occasional use in France and other European nations. Adelin offers the appeal of aristocratic associations without being pretentious, and its soft ending creates a gentle sound. The name suggests refinement, grace, and a connection to European heritage.
  5. Aanya

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "inexhaustible"

    • Description:

      A simple and beautiful Sanskrit name with a strong meaning, Aanya is made familiar by its similarity of Anya and Aine. It made a very brief appearance in the US Top 1000 in 2014 before declining in popularity slightly, and is now given to around 160 girls each year. A rare but straightforward choice, the name is featured in the popular animated series The Dragon Prince.
  6. Angelique

    • Origin:

      French diminutive of Angela

    • Meaning:

      "angelic"

    • Description:

      Angelique was the fastest-rising girl name of 2021, influenced by French-Mexican actress Angelique Boyer, who starred in the telenovela Imperio de mentiras (Empire of Lies).
  7. Amaranta

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian form of Amarantha

    • Meaning:

      "unfading"

    • Description:

      Amaranta is the unusual and intriguing Latinate form of the Greek botanical name Amarantha, which connects to an eternal mythical figure. An excellent choice for the parent who wants an A name but wishes to move beyond the usual complement of names from Amelia to Annabel.
  8. Bellona

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "fighter"

    • Description:

      A beautiful name with a combative meaning (from the Latin bellare "to fight"), belonging to a Roman goddess of war. Bellona has never appeared on the SSA list, but it could be an intriguing option for fans of the popular Belle/Bella.
  9. Cemre

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "ember"

    • Description:

      In Turkish folklore, cemre is the heaven-sent embers that sequentially warm the air, water, then earth at the end of the winter.
  10. Aja

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Aya or Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "goat"

    • Description:

      Sounds like and is often confused with Asia, though it has an air of retro cool via the seminal Steely Dan album. Or, pronounced eye-ah, it can be an alternate spelling of the international favorite Aya.
  11. Baby

    • Origin:

      English word name, diminutive of Barbara, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "foreign woman"

    • Description:

      Baby is rarely seen as a given name — or even nickname — these days, although it did rank in the Top 1000 from 1989 to 2003. These instances can be accounted for in two ways. Firstly, infants whose birth certificates are not filled out on time are given generic placeholders for registration, such as Infant, Unknown, or Baby. But more influential during this decade was the 1987 movie Dirty Dancing, starring Jennifer Grey as Frances "Baby" Houseman. It's the origin of the famed line, "Nobody puts Baby in a corner."
  12. Aenor

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "famous wealth"

    • Description:

      A medieval French name which belonged to the mother of Eleanor of Aquitaine (incidentally, Aenor is thought to be an older form of the name Eleanor). Its etymology is uncertain, but it may derive from the Germanic name Audamar, meaning "famous wealth'.
  13. Canary

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "small bird"

    • Description:

      The name of a small yellow bird that hasn't taken off in the way that some of its avian sisters – like Robin, Wren or Lark – have.
  14. Cyrille

    • Origin:

      French from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lordly"

    • Description:

      Cyrille is a unisex French name, and its association with the suddenly suave Cyril has turned from a liability into an advantage.
  15. Dodie

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Dorothy

    • Meaning:

      "gift of god"

    • Description:

      Sweet old-fashioned nickname name that could make a comeback in the wake of Sadie, Edie et al. Famous bearers include author Dodie Smith, who wrote The Hundred and One Dalmatians and I Capture the Castle.
  16. Breanna

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Briana

    • Description:

      The further you move away from the original Briana, the feminine form of Brian first used by Edmund Spenser in The Faerie Queen, the more invented and less authentic you get. But many parents want the distance from Brian as Breanna -- or Breana or Breeanna or any of the other variations -- feels more like its own name.
  17. Carmine

    • Description:

      Carmine as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover, as it's traditionally more common as a masculine name in Italian culture. Derived from the Latin 'carminium' referring to a vivid red dye or the color crimson, Carmine carries rich visual associations. While predominantly used for boys in Italian communities, its melodic quality and color association have made it occasionally appear as a feminine option. The name's connection to the vibrant red hue gives it a passionate, dramatic quality. As a feminine choice, Carmine remains quite rare, appealing to parents seeking a bold, distinctive name with artistic and colorful connotations. Its cross-cultural history and dual-gender usage add layers of interest to this colorful, expressive name.

  18. Eimear

    • Origin:

      Irish Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "swift"

    • Description:

      Sometimes spelled Emer and pronounced "EE-mer," the legendary wife of Cuchulainn possessed the six gifts of womanhood: beauty, voice, speech, wisdom, chastity, and needlework. A fresh alternative to Emma, but the two have the potential to be frequently confused.
  19. Beanie

    • Origin:

      Invented nickname

    • Description:

      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 nanny. It was later simplified to Beanie by her older brothers.
  20. Bradley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "broad clearing"

    • Description:

      Fading boys' name making fresh start for girls, aided by -ley ending.