By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English variation of Brasilia, Portuguese place name
"land of brazilwood; ember-colored land"
Place-name with character.
French
"sky"
This simple yet evocative French word name was chosen for her daughter by model Niki Taylor. While Ciel may be pronounced in French with two syllables, many will pronounce it as "seal" and there may…
Mayan
"lady rainbow"
A distinctive mythological name. likely derived from the Maya elements of ix and chel meaning "lady" and "rainbow" respectively, Ixchel was a Mayan Goddess associated with the moon, pregnancy,…
German diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Sweet but sleek, and distinctive, Liesel is an old German nickname-name for Elisabeth. It might have once seemed inextricably tied to to its country of origin, but now, like Elsa, Enzo, Saoirse,…
Hebrew
"my God"
A common girl name in Israel that could travel well to the US.
Avigayil is a feminine Hebrew name, a variant of Abigail, meaning 'my father's joy' or 'source of joy.' This traditional biblical name appears in the Old Testament as one of King David's wives, known…
"garden"
Carmel is a biblical place-name that is often used by Catholic parents around the world. It is given in honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel and is the name of a mountain ridge on the Mediterranean near…
Variation of Rachel, Hebrew
"ewe"
This form of the Biblical Rachel is well-used despite its somewhat counter-intuitive spelling which can make English speakers think the name should be pronounced with a k sound, as in Raquel. The…
Yiddish
"jewel"
Zimal is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Urdu, it can mean 'beautiful' or 'earth,' while in some contexts it relates to winter or cold weather. The name has gained modest…
Greek
"royal"
This ancient Greek male name, well-used in Britain, also has an herbal quality that may explain its increasing use for girls. While as a name it rhymes with dazzle, the herb has a long a, making the…
"seer, oracle"
The original but less common spelling of Sybil, this name comes from Greek and Roman mythology, in which the sibyls were female prophets. A name that has dipped in and out of style since the Middle…
Abigael is a feminine name representing a variation of the Hebrew name Abigail, meaning 'father's joy' or 'source of joy.' This spelling with the 'ae' combination gives the traditional name a…
Azrael is an intriguing feminine name with profound religious and mystical associations. Traditionally, Azrael is known as the Angel of Death in some Islamic, Hebrew, and Sikhism traditions,…
Marysol is a beautiful feminine name blending multicultural elements, primarily combining the traditional Mary (from Hebrew, meaning "bitter" or "beloved") with "sol," the Spanish word for sun.…
Videl is a feminine name of uncertain origin that gained recognition through the popular Dragon Ball Z anime and manga series, where it was the name of a strong female character. The name may derive…
Spanish variation of Isabel, variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
Ysabel is the original spelling of this ever-more-popular name, though to English-speakers, the initial Y may confuse pronunciation. Only 14 baby girls were given the Ysabel spelling in the US last…
Variation of Annabelle.
Diminutive of Gillian or Juliana
"youthful"
Probably due to its nursery rhyme association, Jill has the perpetual air of a rosy-cheeked tot -- even though it is one of the oldest names on the roster, a medieval variation on the Roman Julia.…
English
"faithful, loyal"
Loyal has history as a boy name—most popular in the late 19th century, later falling off the charts in 1948. This was back when loyalty suggested faithfulness to one's country, rather than fidelity…
