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Variation of Sosi, Armenian, or diminutive of Susan or Sophie, Hebrew, Greek
"palm tree; lily; wisdom"
Sweet and cosy but with substance too, Sosie is a rare, multicultural name. Used as a short form of Susan, Sosan, Sophie and Sophia, it could make a fresh alternative to Suzy, Izzy, or Josie;…
English
"steel"
This steely surname has a simple, strong sound – similar to names like Sloane or Clarke.
Armenian, meaning unknown
This name of an old Armenian monastery would blend well into American culture.
Tayte is a gender-neutral name with a modern feel, though here used as a feminine name. It likely originated as a variant spelling of Tate, which has English origins as a surname meaning "cheerful"…
French form of Veronica
"true image"
Veronica seems poised to rise again, along with many other V names, and with it may follow this more romantic French version.
French, blend of Vivian and Anne
A smooth and velvety Gallic choice first heard here as the heroine of the movie "Chocolat."
Adeleine is a feminine name representing a graceful variation of Adeline. With Germanic roots, it derives from the elements "adal" meaning "noble" or "nobility" and "lind" meaning "gentle" or "soft,"…
Nature name
Name of the licorice plant, this spice comes in the shape of a star, giving this name an extra level of sweetness.
French form of Apollonia, feminine variation of Apollo, Greek mythology name
"destroyer"
Apolline is a luscious French name chic in Paris -- it's a Top 100 name for baby girls in France -- and ripe for the plucking in the English-speaking world. Derived from the mythological name Apollo,…
Ashlie is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Ashley, which originated as an Old English surname meaning 'ash tree clearing' or 'meadow of ash trees.' This alternative spelling gained…
Bradlee as a feminine name represents a modern trend of traditionally masculine names being adapted for girls. Originally an English surname derived from "brad" meaning "broad" and "lee" meaning…
English word name
"showing courage"
A striking word name for either gender. It's a safer choice when used as a middle name. Sixteen baby girls were named Brave in the US last year, the same number as were named Breezy.
Calie is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Callie, which itself originated as a diminutive of Caroline or Callista. The name has a bright, cheerful quality with its soft…
"from the walled city"
Carlisle may be a male name in Twilight (he's vampire hero Edward's adoptive father), but in the real baby naming world, it's used about a quarter of the time for girls. Unusual now, we think…
Carole is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the masculine name Charles, ultimately from Germanic roots meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' Popularized in English-speaking countries during…
Carolyne is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the masculine name Charles (Karl), meaning "free man" or "strong." This elegant variation adds a sophisticated touch to the more common…
French, feminine variation of Claude
"lame; enclosure"
Once seen as a dated French Claudette-Colbert feminization, along with Annette and Paulette, we can see Claudette moving into a more plausible Colette-Cosette arena. While some may be put off by the…
French feminine variation of Clement
"mild, merciful"
Calm, composed, and chic. Often seen with an accent in France, as Clémence.
"clove"
Clove is a spice name that is a tad more piquant than Saffron or Cinnamon. It might get more attention now as a member of The Hunger Games family of names.
Dalette is a feminine name with French influences, likely derived as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'dale' (valley) or possibly as a feminine variation of Dale. The '-ette' suffix…
