By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Literary name
The name of the mother of King Arthur and Morgan le Fay in English legend. The Ygraine spelling was used in the BBC television series Merlin. Other forms of the name include Latin Igerna, French…
Variation spelling of Ygraine
popular culture
The name of a red-haired warrior-woman in the Song of Ice and Fire fantasy series and its TV adaptation Game of Thrones , in which the character is played by Scottish actress Rose Leslie. Note - the…
Modern invented name
This ancient-looking name is actually a 20th century invention, on the model of Suzanne, Marianne, Yvonne and other similar names. It is the name of a seer in Guy Gavriel Kay’s Fionavar Tapestry…
ee-ZAY
This short and sweet French name is rising rapidly in its native country. Ysée is the most popular spelling, but variants include Isée, Isé and Ysé — the latter two are technically unisex, but only…
French
This jazzy French diminutive of Isabelle was first made famous by the title character of Raymond Queneau’s novel Zazie dans le métro , which was adapted into a film in 1960. It could also work as a…
Irish
"fire"
This soundalike for the famous volcano, Mount Etna, is a fiery Irish choice that could be perfect for a red-haired baby girl.
Unusual smoosh of Tim and Marie, Timmarie is one of those unique baby names that should probably stay that way.
Aislynne is a feminine name with Irish and Gaelic origins, representing a modern variation of the name Aisling (pronounced ASH-ling), which means 'dream' or 'vision' in Irish. The additional letters…
Diminutive of Cecilla
"blind"
A pretty, Frenchified nickname of Cecilia that would work well on its own, perhaps as a reference to an aunt Cece.
Short form of Azalea or modern invented name
Zalie -- which may be styled Zayley or Zaylee or Zaylie, among other spellings -- might be a short form of the flower name Azalea or may also be a cute modern nickname-name used on its own. You might…
French color and botanical name
This botanical name, referring to the vivid deep red color and to the madder plant from which it derives, is almost unknown to English speakers. But it's been trending in France recently, reaching…
Aynslee is a feminine name representing a modern variation of the Scottish surname and place name Ainslie. The distinctive spelling with 'y' and double 'e' gives this traditional name a contemporary…
Arabic via Urdu
"soul"
A lovely Arabic name for girls mostly used for Muslim girls of South Asian descent.
French word name
"truce, ceasefire"
Armistice is an unusual word name with a meaning that's both militaristic and peaceful. It refers to a ceasefire, temporary or permanent, by agreement in wartime. Armistice Day in celebrated on the…
Zulu
A popular unisex name in South Africa, said to mean "to do good" or "to do great things".
French variation of Amber, English word name
In the US Amber is stuck in the '80s, while Ambre is a fresh choice in France.
Aynslie is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Ainslie or Ainsley. Originally a Scottish surname derived from a place name, it combines elements meaning 'one's own' and…
"brilliance, wit"
Similar in sound to Anya and Enya, Áine is a mythical Irish choice, associated with the goddess of summer, wealth, beauty, love, and fertility. It is a familiar choice in Ireland and Northern…
Aimie is a creative spelling variation of Amy, which derives from the Old French 'aimée' meaning 'beloved.' This alternative spelling maintains the simple beauty of the original while adding a…
