By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English
"dusty"
Alternative (and cuter?) spelling of Dusty.
English word name
"an obscuring of light when one celestial body passes over another"
An evocative word name denoting a rare celestial phenomenon when the sun and moon are aligned so that the moon casts a shadow over the Earth (a solar eclipse), or when the moon is right in front of…
French feminine form of Edmund
"wealthy protector"
Edmee is an antiquated name easily mistaken for the more popular Esme, but it is in fact a separate name, related to Edmé, a French diminutive of Edmund. In the classic French novel by Colette, Cheri…
Aftonne is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Afton, which has Scottish origins and refers to the Afton River, made famous in Robert Burns' poem 'Sweet Afton.' The added 'ne'…
German surname
"blacksmith"
Eisele was originally a nickname for the Old German given name Isenhart, which derived from Isenlin — a nickname for a blacksmith. Despite the authentic German pronunciation of EYE-suh-luh, in the US…
Igbo
"praise, thanks"
A unisex Igbo name with a glorious meaning, perfect for a long-awaited baby.
"graceful and stylish"
An inspired way to get to Ellie.
Aftine is an uncommon feminine name with a delicate, lyrical quality. It appears to have possible Somali or East African origins, though it remains relatively rare even within these communities. The…
Affrie is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly related to the Old German name 'Affra' or serving as a unique variant of 'Affery,' which may connect to the Latin 'africus' meaning 'from…
Adrieanne is a feminine name that appears to be an elaborate variation of Adrienne, which itself is the French feminine form of Adrian. The root name derives from Hadrian, referring to someone from…
French variation of Heloise
"healthy; wide"
To some, Eloise will forever be the imperious little girl making mischief at the Plaza Hotel, while the original version Heloise recalls the beautiful and learned wife of the French philosopher Peter…
Afrikaans
"god is my oath"
Chic and lively Afrikaans variant of Elizabeth.
Hadrienne is an elegant feminine name that appears to be a feminine variation of Hadrien, the French form of Hadrian. The name ultimately derives from the ancient Roman family name Hadrianus, meaning…
French and Louisiana Creole
"rival"
An elaboration on Emilie, using the popular -lise suffix. A pretty alternative to Emma or Elise.
French
A medieval French name little used today, which certainly appeals to modern tastes.
"merit, deserve"
A rare and refined French name derived from Latin Emerentius, usually spelt with an acute accent on one or both initial Es.
Lovers of Clementine and Emmeline might want to consider this even rarer name, derived from the Roman cognomen Emerentianus.
Emily Guadalupe combines two distinct naming traditions: Emily, a classic English name with Latin roots meaning 'industrious' or 'striving,' and Guadalupe, a Spanish name derived from the title of…
Turkish from Arabic
"truthful"
The Turkish form of Amina, and an extremely popular name in its native land. Famous bearers include writers Emine Semiye Önasya and Emine Çaykara, and politicians Emine Ayna and Emine Ülker Tarhan.…
