Updated September 2019
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Greek
"releaser of horses"
Latinized form of Hippolyte, the name of the queen of the Amazons in Greek mythology, used by Shakespeare for a character in A Midsummer Night's Dream .
English word name
"God's favor and protection"
A spiritual name with lots of gratitude. This is one of a number of religious word names that have seen more use since the year 2000.
Irish, Gaelic
"good peace"
Alternatively spelled Síomha, this Irish name has a wonderful meaning.
Nature name
Olympic athlete Usain Bolt introduced this unusual and electric nature name to the lexicon when he chose it for his daughter's middle name: Olympia Lightning Bolt. Now there's a name with layers of…
Constança is the Portuguese form of Constance, a feminine name derived from the Latin 'constantia,' meaning 'steadfastness' or 'perseverance.' This elegant variation maintains the classical virtue…
Basque
"snow"
English habitational surname, place name
"noble's town"
With Arley, Arlo, Remington, and Kensington on the rise, Arlington might also start to appeal. The surname style name could make a patriotic choice for those in the US, evoking Arlington National…
Indian, Hindi and Sanskrit
"unconquered"
A long and lovely Sanskrit name with a great meaning.
Zulu, Xhosa, Ndebele
"our treasure"
This South African name is often shortened to the spunky nickname Gugu.
English habitational surname
"Earna's settlement"
Arrington originated as a habitational surname for those from a town of the same name in Cambridgeshire, England. According to the etymology of the name, the town was settled by an Earn or Earna —…
"perhaps"
Archaic word which could make for a fresh word name possibility.
Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Viridiana, Latin
"green"
A rarer variant of Viridiana, this name is a frilly yet strong sounding choice that may appeal as verdant option for a spring or summer baby. It could also intrigue those who want a rarer alternative…
Modern invented name
Riverlynn is a modern feminine name that combines the nature word 'River' with the popular name suffix 'lynn,' which means lake or brook, creating a flowing, melodic name that evokes natural beauty.…
Réamonnie is a distinctive feminine name with French and Irish influences. It appears to be a creative, modern construction possibly derived from the Irish name Réamonn (Raymond) with a feminine…
"charming mind"
Thelxinoë is the name of both a siren and a Muse in Greek mythology. Her name is derived from the Greek thelxis , "enchantment."
Cornish
"mercy"
Tregereth is a Cornish word for "mercy," now used as a baby girl name in the English county of Cornwall. It's unlikely to become popular outside of its place of origin, but we appreciate Tregereth…
English
"hissing or hushing sound"
French variation of Veronica
The sleek French version of Veronica has considerable class and chic.
Bellarose is a feminine compound name combining the Italian word "bella," meaning beautiful, with the classic floral name "Rose." This modern creation blends romance languages with English naming…
"devotee of the Virgin Mary"
From the Greek title of the Virgin Mary, Panagia, which "all holy".