UK Baby Names

Liliore

English

"lily"

Magical and intriguing, Liliore is a rare member of the Lily family, most notably borne by American heiress and philanthropist, Liliore Green Rains, who was likely named for her mother, Lillian. A…

Jocosa

Medieval form of Joyce, Latin

"lord; humorous, merry, playful"

Bright and jubilant but sophisticated too, Jocosa is a Medieval variant of the mid-century favorite Joyce. While Joyce started out as Latinization of a Breton name meaning "lord", it has since come…

Wynslow

Variation of Winslow, English

"friend's hill"

Traditionally used as a masculine name and a surname, Winslow began to climb the charts for girls in the 2010s, likely due to its similarity to Willow and Harlowe, and because of the sweet nickname…

Dessen

English, German, French, Irish

"whose, of which; highest part, above; one from South Munster"

A new-age literary name, Dessen is the surname of Y.A. author, Sarah Dessen, writer of That Summer, Just Listen, and The Truth About Forever . With nickname Dessie, it may appeal to fans of the…

Tyriel

Variation of Terrell, English

"to pull, stubborn; land"

Blending the popular Ty- beginning of Tyler with the Biblical-esque ending of Gabriel, Eliel, and Azriel, Tyriel is a modern choice deriving from a anglicized Norman surname. As such, it may mean "to…

Amorella

Elaboration of Amora and Amor, Latin

"love"

A fanciful and frilly form of Amora, Amore, and Amor, Amorella combines the Latin word for love with the popular -ella ending. As such, it could simply mean "love", but if it is viewed as a smoosh…

Vietta

Short form of Violetta or Viviette

"violet; life"

Zippy and vivacious, Vietta combines the vintage charm of Etta with the elegance of Vivienne and the international appeal of Violetta, while also being a distinctive name of its own. Briefly popular…

Jolaine

Compound name

"pretty shining light"

With a hint of Jane and Jolene about it, Jolaine is in fact a compound name, blending any Jo- name with Laine (or Elaine). The meaning varies depending on which name you choose to take Jo- from, but…

Moirrey

Manx variation of Mary, Hebrew

"beloved; bitter; drop of the sea"

Pronounced similarly to Moira (or more like MUW-ruh or MUW-ree, with the soft oo sound of in t oo k), this is a Manx variation of the classic name Mary. Voirrey is an alternative form.

Voirrey

Manx form of Mary, Hebrew

"beloved; drop of the sea; bitter"

A variation of Mary, via the Manx Moirrey, may be said to rhyme with Moira, or more like VUW-ree or VUW-ruh, with the soft oo sound in took or put. A notable bearer was Voirrey Irving, involved in…

Livira

Literature

"hardy weed, wild plant"

A literary creation with an established sound, Livira appears in the 2023 high fantasy novel, The Book That Wouldn't Burn by Mark Lawrence. In the novel, Livira is known for her stubborn resilience…

Hafwen

Welsh

"fair, blessed summer"

A contemporary Welsh name, Hafwen is made up of the popular wen element of Bronwen, Gwyneth, and similar, and haf , the Welsh word for "summer". Appearing quietly and sporadically in the England and…

Gwenlli

Diminutive form of Gwenllian, Welsh

"white, flaxen"

Used almost exclusively in its native Wales, Gwenlli is a sweet but substantial short form of Gwenllian. The longform was borne by a medieval Welsh princess, known for her bravery and resistance…

Wishmay

Word name

A whimsical word name, Wishmay could reflect the phrase "Wish I may" or alternativel, "May all your wishes come true" . It could then be connected with dreams, hopes, and fancies, adding to that…