Updated September 2019
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English combination of Eliza + Bella
"pledged to God + beautiful"
Elizabella is a much more obscure smoosh than sisters Isabella and Annabelle, but the megapopularity of Isabella may give this unusual combo name a boost.
German
"powerful and gentle"
An ancient Germanic name that's so clunky and contrarian it's actually cool. One famous Hermelinda was a medieval queen of the Lombards; another was a Belgian saint. Though neither Herman nor Linda…
Greek, combination of Maria and Stella; Italian; derivation of Stella Maris
"star of the sea"
Maristella is used as a "smoosh" name in Greek, typically with Maria Stella or Maria Styliane on the official birth certificate. Maristella can also stem from the Latin words Maris and Stella,…
English word name
"flourishing wealth and good fortune"
Another idealistic virtue name with big shoes to fill — Prosperity would make a bold first name, or more likely an intriguing middle name.
Latinate variation of Christelle, French
"a Christian"
Either an alternative feminization to Christina, an elaboration of the French diminutive Christelle , or a compound name, blending the element Christ- with either Stella or Ella. In the case of the…
Marialuiza is a feminine name combining the traditional names Maria and Luiza, popular in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil. Maria derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter sea' or…
Latin
"sweet lady"
A smoosh name of Dulce "sweet" and Maria, a reference to the Virgin Mary. Occasionally used in Latin America.
Estrellita is a charming feminine name of Spanish origin, meaning 'little star.' It functions as the diminutive form of Estrella ('star'), with the suffix '-ita' adding an endearing quality. This…
English from French
"of Carenton"
A lively unisex surname name ultimately derived from a French place name.
Alyssandra is a feminine name that combines elements of Alyssa and Alexandra, creating an elaborate, romantic variation. Alyssa derives from the Greek flower alyssum, meaning "rational," while…
Latin and French
"fair Christian"
Though Isabel is a smash hit, Christabel still hasn't been fully embraced. It was originally popularized in England via the Coleridge poem Christabel ("whom her father loves so well") and was given…
Italian feminine variation of Joseph, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
One case where the English version -- Josephine -- is far preferable.
Variation of Gwendolen, Welsh
"white ring"
The Gwendoline form may introduce pronunciation confusion -- does that last syllable rhyme with wine or win or when? We vote Gwendolen as not only the most proper but the clearest spelling, followed…
Karrington is a feminine name that originated as an English surname derived from place names combining 'carr' (marsh) with 'ton' (town or settlement), meaning 'town by the marsh.' As a first name, it…
American elaboration of Mabel, English
"lovable"
The popular cosmetics brand Maybelline inspires at least a few baby girls' names each year. Company founder Thomas Lyle Williams created the name as a portmanteau of Mabel and Vaseline after watching…
English
"divine protection or care"
A Puritanical virtue name and also a place name, belonging to the state capital of Rhode Island and several other towns and cities in the US.
"Star and moon"
Stella and Luna are stylish night sky name for girls , from the Latin words for star and moon. The two names were smooshed together by children's book author Janell Cannon in 1993. Cannon gave the…
Variation of Claribel, English combination of Clara + -bel, Latin
"bright + beautiful"
All names bella have been popular in recent years, and though Clarabella suffers from its association with Clarabelle clown and cow, it may rise as those negative images fade.
Greek
"free"
Eleftheria is derived from the male saint's name Eleutherios/Eleftherios. The national motto of Greece is Eleftheria i thanatos , "freedom or death".
English and Scottish surname
"dear friend's place"
A new crop of gender-neutral English place names have suddenly become trendy — those ending in -ton. Multi-syllabic but not dramatic, these names are rising quickly for girls and boys. Think…