Updated September 2019
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Hawaiian
"heavenly haze; full moon night"
English surname
"dweller by the holly tree"
Familiar English surname now associated with the Abercrombie & Fitch offshoot.
American invented name
Borne by Mickalene Thomas, an American artist primarily known for her photographs and paintings embellished with rhinestones and enamel.
English from Latin
"of the forest"
A rare feminine form of Sylvester, also spelled Silvestra. Sylvie would make for a sweet and sophisticated short form.
French, English, Latin
"yokel"
Old French form of Petronilla borne by Perenelle Flamel (1320-1402), alchemist and wife of Nicolas Flamel. They are known for their quest to discover the philosopher's stone, a legendary substance…
Latin
"of the mountains"
A Latinate diminutive from the Greek name Orestes, borne by Livia Orestilla, the second wife of Emperor Caligula.
Feminine variation of Howard, English from German
"high guardian; brave heart"
You’re unlikely to hear Howardena on a baby girl today, but art lovers may recognize it as the name of Howardena Pindell, an American painter and mixed media artist.
English place name
"endless glade"
French, German
"boundary with clover"
Fashion designer Liz Claiborne (born Anne Elizabeth Jane Claiborne) make this name a feminist option for girls. She was a pioneer in her field — Liz Claiborne was the first woman-owned company to…
Greek
"devotee of the Virgin Mary"
Form of Panagiota
English, combination of Clara and Beth
"clear + oath"
An unusual combination name which feels fresher than most, thanks to the up-and-coming vintage star Clara.
Dutch
"marjoram"
A Dutch nature name, associated with the herb, marjoram, Marjolein may have shifted into a given name after being used as an elaboration of Maria or Marja. Once a popular choice in The Netherlands,…
English
"always green"
This offbeat botanical name boasts the trendy Ever sound and a cool wintery vibe. Evergreen was only given to a handful of baby girls in recent years, but would work just as well for a boy.
Izzabella is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Isabella, which derives from the Hebrew name Elisheba meaning 'God is my oath.' The distinctive spelling with 'zz' adds a…
Lithuanian
"little snow"
The Lithuanian name for Snow White, as well as the word for "snowflake" and the snowdrop flower.
"servant clearing"
Keira Knightley made her first name famous, single-handedly changing the most popular spelling from Kiera to Keira. Now we're moving on to use her last name as baby name inspiration. Knightley is a…
German
"wide battle"
A clunky medieval German name unlikely to be revived anytime soon, if ever. The streamlined English variation Hawise has more modern appeal.
Japanese
"first snow"
Latin literary name and bird name
Fringilla Vigo is a sorceress and villain in The Witcher series. Her name comes from a genus of singing finches.
"light, brightness"