Updated September 2019
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Péronelle is a medieval French feminine name that originated as a variant of Petronilla, which itself derives from the Latin name Petronius, meaning 'of rock' or 'rocky.' It was particularly popular…
English, Scottish
"bird name"
The kittiwake is a black, white and grey seabird which takes its name from its distinctive call. A dramatic nature-inspired middle name or a super quirky route to the nicknames Kit and Kitty.
Irish
"free princess"
Saoirse meets Orla (or Orlaith), Saorla blends with elements soer and flaith giving it the meaning "free ruler, free princess". It ranked in the Irish Top 100 back in the early 2020s, but is rare…
"little deer"
Sweet Irish saint's name related to the rising star Fiadh.
English
"soft fabric"
A fabric name, or an unusual literary option, inspired by The Velveteen Rabbit .
Molly Mae is a sweet, melodic feminine compound name combining two traditional favorites. Molly originated as a diminutive of Mary, derived from Hebrew meaning "bitter" or "sea of bitterness," though…
Latin
"merit, derserve"
Feminine form of Emerentius
"land of grace"
More distinctive than Grace and more creative than Presley, Graceland is a contemporary name that could catch on with parents searching for a unique honorific. Graceland is famously the name of Elvis…
Place name
"city of the ancient god Shalem"
Transferred from the geographical name, Jerusalem is a sacred city in many religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It is given to around a dozen babies of each sex per year…
Hebrew
"twisted, coiled; in modern Hebrew - whale"
This biblical beast name entered the US charts for boys in 1991, but its history as a name goes much further back. It was recorded on an English Romani woman around the start of the twentieth…
Ellamarie is a modern compound name that combines the popular feminine names Ella and Marie. Ella has Germanic origins meaning 'fairy maiden' or 'all, completely,' while Marie is the French form of…
Norse
"waving stone"
Steinunnr is now obsolete in its native region, having been replaced by the more modern Steinunn — currently a fashionable choice in Iceland.
Margrette is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Margaret, which derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This particular spelling variation adds a French-inspired…
Brinleigh is a modern feminine name that blends contemporary naming trends with traditional elements. It appears to be a creative variation combining 'Brin' (possibly from names like Brynn, meaning…
A spelling variation of Madeleine, which is the French form of Hebrew Magdalene meaning "from Magdala" or "from the high tower." While Madeleine is the most popular spelling option in the UK and…
Proinséas is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Frances/Francis. This feminine name derives ultimately from Latin 'Franciscus,' meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one.' The distinctive spelling reflects…
Emmagrace is a feminine compound name combining the classic Emma with the virtue name Grace. This modern creation emerged in the early 2000s as part of the trend toward double-barreled names,…
"wild rose"
Variant of Wildrose
Variation of Countess, English
"noblewoman"
Countessa is not an authentic title of nobility in any language — the closest it comes to is contessa , the Italian translation of "countess." It's been used as a girl name here and there but has…
Kattaleya is a feminine name of mixed origins, inspired by the Cattleya orchid, a stunning tropical flower known for its vibrant colors and elegant appearance. The name blends natural beauty with…