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English animal name
"roosting bird"
Maryiah is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Maria or Mariah. It combines elements of the traditional Mary (from Hebrew 'Miriam,' possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'rebellious')…
Zulu, Xhosa
"awaited"
Traditionally reserved for daughters who were long wished for.
Lugandan
"grace"
Found as both a girls' first name and a surname in the African nation of Uganda, Kisakye has a lovely meaning but a non-intuitive pronunciation for English speakers. As with difficult-but-beautiful…
English word name
English from Latin
"of the sun"
Variant of Solara
Xavière is a feminine French name derived from the masculine Xavier, which originated from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning 'new house.' The name became significant through St. Francis…
Kartrin appears to be a variant spelling of Katherine/Katrin, a feminine name with Greek origins meaning 'pure.' This particular spelling is quite uncommon, possibly representing a regional variation…
Yoruba
"God cares for me"
Borne by British MP Olukemi (Kemi) Badenoch, this Yoruba name has a beautiful meaning.
Japanese
"fulfill; complete; mature"
Unisex Japanese name used primarily for girls.
Variation of Winfrith, English
"peaceful friend"
Oprah's almost mononymic first name is too closely tied to her personality (and brand) for us to recommend it as a baby name in good faith. Her surname, however, is definitely name-worthy. Winfrey…
English word name from Latin
"brave"
Valiant is an inspirational word name that can work for a child of any gender, though the six babies given this name last year were all boys.
Latin
"honey"
This name — also seen as Mellonia — belonged to the Roman goddess of bees and bee-keeping, said to encourage the supply of honey.
Kharlie is a feminine name representing a modern, distinctive spelling variation of Charlie or Charley. This particular orthography adds a unique touch to a name that has gained significant…
French variation of Ophelia that might make that lovely-and-haunted name feel more viable, yet there will be inevitable pronunciation issues.
English
"a planet visible in the east just before sunrise; (poetic) the sun"
Croatian, Slovene, Serbian, and Latvian variation of Gloria, Latin
"glory"
Form of Gloria — with the same pronunciation — used in many Central European countries.
Tree name from Latin
"cone-bearing"
Icelandic
"Christian"
Icelandic form of Christine or Christina, a popular classic in Iceland.
Modern form of Leilani
For those who like Leilani, but must spell it differently.