Updated November 2023
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Hindi
"blue sapphire"
It is said that if one wears a flawless blue sapphire, it can remove poverty and provide health, wealth, long life, happiness and prosperity.
Latin
"garlic"
Allium is the genus of all onion-y plants, including garlic, leeks, shallots, scallions, and chives. It makes an intriguing nouveau nature name or update to Allison.
Fante, Ghanaian
"posthumous child"
Traditional West African name used for daughters born after the death of a parent.
Turkish
"evolution"
The Turkish girls' name Evrim is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world, but can translate easily....and be shortened to the familiar Evie (with a short initial e as in eh-vee) if you want…
Hebrew
"water"
This Hebrew water name has two main popular associations: Mayim Bialik, who played the title role in the early 90s TV series "Blossom," and the popular Israeli folk dance, "Mayim, Mayim."
Indonesian
"aromatic"
The English homophone "harem" means something very different, but Harum is a pretty name nonetheless.
Modern invented name
Australian writer Wendy Orr put this name on the map with her hit Nim's Island " series of children's books, about a smart young girl who lives on an island in the South Pacific. Abigail Breslin…
"angel that heralds the heaven"
The last name of supermodel Jessica makes a very difficult first.
Word name
Cool, musical modern choice, especially as a middle name.
Zephirem is an uncommon feminine name derived from the Greek word "zephyros," referring to the west wind, specifically a gentle, mild breeze. This ethereal name carries associations with freshness,…
Zenam is an unusual masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Arabic roots or representing a creative variation of names like Zenan or Zena. The name's rarity means it lacks a…
Spelling variation of Wisdom
Configuration coined by troubled former NBA star Jayson Williams for his daughter.
Stormm is an uncommon feminine name derived from the natural phenomenon, with the distinctive double 'm' adding a unique visual element to the traditional spelling. This nature-inspired name carries…
Shelom is an uncommon feminine name that likely derives from Hebrew origins. It may be related to the Hebrew word "shalom," meaning "peace," "harmony," or "wholeness." The name could also be a…
Ekam is a feminine name with Punjabi and Sanskrit origins meaning 'one' or 'unity with the divine.' In Sikhism, it holds special significance as it appears in the opening words of the Mool Mantar,…
Shilom is an uncommon feminine name with possible Hebrew origins, potentially related to the Hebrew word "shalom" meaning "peace" or "wholeness." The name may also be connected to Shiloh, a biblical…
Variation of Elysium, Latin from Greek
"home of the blessed after death"
Elysium, or the Elysian Fields, was the Greek mythological utopia where the blessed and righteous resided after death. It's been used as a baby name for girls and boys in small numbers, although the…
Arabic
"safe"
Salim is a popular Arabic name used in this form mostly for boys, though the variation Salem -- also a Biblical place-name -- is more popular for girls. In the US, the version given to girls is more…
Diminutive of Pamela, English
"all honey"
This mild-mannered short form was Queen of the Prom in the fifties and sixties, but today is mostly heard on TV's The Office (and of course as one of the founders of Nameberry). While about 100 baby…