By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French From Latin
"russet"
Roux, a color name meaning russet or reddish brown, is a possible middle name for your little auburn-haired babe, though a post-Hunger Games child would more likely be called Rue. Roux is also a…
Vira is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic languages, particularly Ukrainian, it means "faith" and functions as a counterpart to the Russian Vera. In Sanskrit, Vira means…
Russian and Armenian variation of Eve, Hebrew
"life"
A Top 10 name in Moscow. In Russian, the emphasis is put on the first syllable.
African
"born on Friday"
This variant of the more-difficult Afua, from the Akan language of what is now Ghana in West Africa, is a traditional "day name" that can make a perfectly pretty modern choice.
Spelling variation of Anna
Want to be sure that people pronounce your baby's name the way you intend? Then choose a spelling variation like Ahna for Anna. Ahna is best known as the name of actress and ex-James Franco…
Korean
"ruler, talented, handsome"
A simple and charismatic Korean name, also spelled Jun.
Greek
"glory"
Clio is the name of the ancient Greek mythological muse of history and heroic poetry, one that is rich with modern charm and would make an intriguing choice, especially thanks to its dynamic…
English word name
"jealousy"
We understand the appeal — similar to Evie, a word name — but envy is not a quality you want to incite in your child.
"the sea"
Another culture's take on the Hailey/Halle phenomenon.
Elaboration of Joy or variation of Joia, English, Catalan, Spanish
"joy, happiness; jewel, gem"
A bright and cheerful name, Joya may be considered an elaboration of the word name Joy and a variation of Joia, a multicultural choice with its roots in Catalan, Medieval English, and Judeo-French…
Variation of Cree, Native American
The Cree are a Native American tribe local to Canada. Their name has seen a modest amount of use for both boys and girls in recent years, as has spelling variant Kree.
Luka as a feminine name represents a gender-switched variation of the traditionally masculine Luka/Luca, which derives from the Latin 'Lucius,' meaning 'light' or 'illumination.' While Luka remains…
Nani is a multicultural feminine name with origins spanning several traditions. In Hawaiian, it means 'beautiful' or 'glory,' while it can also be a shortened form of names like Danielle or Natalie…
Sham is a concise, gender-neutral name with diverse cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it refers to Syria or specifically Damascus, carrying meanings of 'north' or 'left' in relation to the…
Syra is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, creating a rich tapestry of meanings. In Arabic contexts, it relates to 'journey by night' or 'traveling companion,' while some connect it to…
Zoee is a feminine name that represents a modern variant spelling of Zoe, which comes from Greek origins meaning 'life.' This alternative spelling maintains the same pronunciation while adding an…
French
"noble type"
A chic and sassy French choice, popular in France but likely to be confused with the more prosaic Alex in English-speaking countries. Although sometimes used in the US as a variant spelling of Alex,…
Azia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Asia, referring to the continent and deriving from Assyrian word 'asu' meaning 'to rise' (as the sun rises in…
Punjabi
"earth, creator"
Bani is a beautiful Punjabi name used in India — an alias of the goddess Saraswati. Bani or Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music, art, speech, wisdom, and learning.
English variation of Irma, English, German, Slovene
"whole, great, universal; army man"
A variation of the German Irma, Erma emerged in the 19th century in English-speaking countries where its similarity to timeless Emma might have helped it gain popularity. In fact, if you follow its…
