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Scottish, English
"light"
Phonetic anglicisation of the popular Scottish name Eilidh, a relative of Eleanor or Helen.
Word name
Most will see this as a refreshing middle name possibility, but Bristol Palin baby daddy Levi Johnston used it as a first name for his new daughter, Breeze Beretta.
Brianne is a feminine name of Celtic and French origins, essentially a feminine form of Brian, meaning 'strong, virtuous, honorable.' It gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and…
Irish, Scottish
"beautiful"
Caoimhe, pronounced (more properly) kwee-va or kee-va, is a pretty and distinctive Gaelic name but one that could well lead to no end of confusion outside the Irish community. Even in its native…
Caydence is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Cadence, which derives from the Latin word 'cadentia' meaning 'rhythm, flow, or falling.' The alternative spelling with 'y'…
English diminutive of Deborah, Hebrew
"bee"
The quintessential friendly fifties name, nearly epidemic in its day. Now many grownup Debbies have reverted to the full and lovely form of their name, which modern parents often avoid because of the…
Ellanie is a modern feminine name that likely developed as a blend of popular elements from names like Ella, Eleanor, and Melanie, or as a variation of Ellen with a decorative suffix. With its…
French
"from Gaul"
French, diminutive of Jeanne
"God is gracious"
Jeannette is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive of Jeanne (the French form of Jane/Joan). Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, the root of John meaning 'God…
Kobie is a feminine name (though also used for boys) with multiple potential origins. It may be a diminutive of Jacob, meaning 'supplanter' in Hebrew, or possibly derived from the Japanese 'Kobi'…
Loralie is a melodic feminine name with multiple potential origins. Most commonly, it's considered a variant spelling of Lorelei, which derives from Germanic folklore about a siren who lured sailors…
French feminine variation of Lucian
Lucienne is a soft and ultra-sophisticated French-accented option in the Lucy family, one that could provide a fresh alternative to such fatigued Gallic choices as Danielle and Michelle. So if you're…
French variation of Madeleine
"high tower"
This spelling gives the name favorite an Elaine spin.
Mariaalice combines two classic feminine names—Maria and Alice—into a distinctive compound name. Maria, derived from Hebrew, means "sea of bitterness," "rebellion," or more commonly interpreted as…
Maze is a modern unisex name that has been more frequently used for girls in recent years. Derived from the English word 'maze,' it evokes images of intriguing pathways and problem-solving. The name…
Millee is a charming feminine name that represents a modern, stylized spelling variant of Millie, which itself originated as a diminutive of names like Millicent, Mildred, or Amelia. The distinctive…
English
"new + ray"
Babies recorded as Novarae in the US data (there were 23 of them in 2024) may spell their names Nova Rae or Nova-Rae in real life – spaces and punctuation aren't recorded. Either way, it's a cool…
Modern invented name
Padmé Amidala, played by Natalie Portman, was one of the main characters in the Star Wars prequels, the mother (with Anakin Skywalker) of Luke and Leia. Enough time may have passed for it to be…
For parents who hope their child will one day carve their own path.
Seleste is an elegant feminine name, representing an alternative spelling of Celeste. Derived from the Latin word 'caelestis' meaning 'heavenly' or 'of the sky,' it carries connotations of divinity…
