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Basque form of Magdalene
This undiscovered (by English speakers) Basque name would make a very attractive alternative to Madeleine. The Spanish canoeist Maialen Chourraut competed in the 2021 Olympic Games.
English from French
"traveler"
Turkish variation of Sumayyah, Arabic
"high up"
The Turkish form of Sumayyah, the name of the first Islamic female martyr.
Variation of Revello, Catalan
"wild olive tree"
Revella is mostly seen as a surname in the US, but has been found on first name record as well. It is likely a variation of the surname Revello, but could also be considered a variation of Revel.
Cornish
"blessing"
Many Cornish names in use today are taken directly from the dictionary, as is the case with Bennath, a noun meaning "blessing." Despite its similarity to the male name Bennett, Bennath is most…
Icelandic
"pearl"
Icelandic form of Margaret, currently in the Top 50 girl names there.
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
A feminine name in Choctaw culture.
Lithuanian form of Amelia, German
"work"
The top girl name in Lithuania in 2020. Alternate spelling Emilija came in at Number 3.
Japanese
"thousand snow"
English
"rose of May"
An unusual modern combination name, reminiscent of quirky choices like Primrose or Penrose, which put the "Rose" part at the end.
French and Louisiana Creole
"rival"
An elaboration on Emilie, using the popular -lise suffix. A pretty alternative to Emma or Elise.
Spanish
"snow"
"quagmire river"
A totally one-of-a-kind Waverly alternative with historic roots. The River Waveney runs between Suffolk and Norfolk in England. The river's name was derived from the Old English wagen , meaning…
"snow resplendence"
Word name
A handful of baby girls are named Awesome each year, and they better be.
"pock-marked, scarred"
This English surname was originally a nickname for someone with a pock-marked face. It's a less-than-ideal meaning, but Greeley's upbeat sound and modern unisex style keep it on our lists.
Occupational name from Latin
"sea-farer"
Hebrew
"my brother is pleasant"
Also spelled Achinoam, this Biblical name belonged to wives of both King Saul and King David.
Plant name from French
"grown on Mount Dikte"
Choctaw, Native American
"red panther"