Updated September 2019
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Kathaleya is a feminine name that likely emerged as a creative variation of 'Cataleya,' which itself gained popularity after the 2011 film 'Colombiana,' where it referenced a type of orchid. The name…
Latin
"traveler, pilgrim"
Peregrine is considered to be an elegantly aristocratic name in England, but has never made it to the US, where it has been seen as extravagantly eccentric. In the new naming climate, though, it's…
English surname
"One who came from Wimboldsley"
This English surname has a posh, upper-class vibe in line with Wimbledon or Wellington. Wimberley could make a creative honor for a familial Kimberly.
Ukrainian form of Victoria, from Latin
"victory"
Combination of Mary and Jose
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + god increases"
An unconventional Spanish and Portuguese smoosh name made up of feminine Maria and masculine Jose. Maria ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Maryam/Mariam. The original meaning of Maryam is…
Greek
"agreement"
In Greek, symphonia literally translates to "agreement," but the word has been used to refer to a number of different concepts. It has been the term for many instruments in Ancient Greece, including…
English
"flower name"
A pretty blue wildflower traditionally considered a universal healer and lucky charm – the name is because the sight was thought to speed travelers safely on their way.
Spanish
"sea and sky"
A combination name of the Spanish Mar, meaning "sea", and Cielo, meaning "sky" — both names that individually rose significantly in 2022.
English word name
"in a sincere or genuine way"
A bold word name with a sweet meaning — Sincerely would make a stand-out middle name now that Truly is becoming mainstream.
English, Anglo-Saxon
"noble strength"
Etheldred or Etheldreda was an early English saint. The name is an ancestor to chic modern classic Audrey.
"woman of Corinth"
A beautiful Greek name that kicks now-dated Corinne up a notch.
American invented name
Timberlyn is a unique invention that is given to a small number of baby girls each year. It doesn't have an official meaning, however, taken together, the elements "timber" and "lyn" would mean…
Amilliana is a modern feminine name with likely roots in the Latin 'aemulus' meaning rival or emulating, combined with the popular feminine suffix '-ana.' It may also draw influence from names like…
"beautiful light"
A rare but historic English name bestowed upon girls in the 19th century. Fairlight seems to have been particularly popular among baby girls in the Appalachian region of the US. It appeared as a…
" very bright and radiant; clever or talented"
This English word name meaning bright, clever, talented, and radiant, may be a lot to live up to. Brilliant would make a unique and offbeat virtue name for a parent with big dreams for their little…
Compound name, Anna + Laura
"will + valley"
The Social Security Lists show Willodean and all its variant spellings to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states. There are a few theories on its origins (an…
"the state of being happy"
This positive word name debuted for girls in 2013.
Compound of Lila and Belle, Arabic; French
"night; beautiful"
A modern smoosh name that combines two of the most fashionable name sounds of the moment.
"little yellow one"
Lively Greek diminutive of Xanthippi or Xanthi.