Updated November 2023
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Flower name, from Greek
"crane"
Offbeat flower name, sure to raise some eyebrows. But with Lily, Rose, and even Daisy starting to wilt, more alluring blooms such as Geranium, Magnolia, and Azalea may blossom.
Effam is an uncommon feminine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from various cultural sources. It may be related to the Welsh name Effon, or could be a variant of Euphemia, which comes from…
Shoham is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "onyx" or "gemstone," referring to one of the precious stones in the priestly breastplate described in the Bible. In biblical geography, Shoham also…
English diminutive of Emma or Emily
"universal; rival"
There are a lot of little girls called Em today, but not that many named Em, just Em. As a first name, it's a bit reductive, especially with all the children named Emma, Emily, Emilia, Emeline, and…
English word name
"elm"
For tree huggers.
Arabic
"smiling"
An unusual Arabic name with a joyful meaning.
Dorettam is an exceedingly rare feminine name that may be a variant or elaboration of Doretta, which itself is a diminutive of names like Dorothy or Dora. Dorothy derives from the Greek 'Dorothea,'…
Darrellem appears to be an extremely rare feminine name that may have evolved as an elaboration of Darrell or Darlene. With very few documented uses, it likely represents a creative variation or…
English diminutive of Clementine, French
"mild, merciful"
Once a cowboyish old man name, Clem is now more commonly heard as a nickname for the fashionable Clementine, meaning "merciful one". Clemency, Clemence and Clementia are other possible long forms.
Spelling variation of Thyme, nature name
Fragrant herb often used for cooking, but scarcely as a name.
Latin, botanical name
One of the most easily recognizable flowers, the wildflower Trillium's name comes from the three symmetrical petals, three sepals, and three leaves of the plant.
Diminutive of Chester, English place name
"fortress"
Although Chet is the more popular spelling, Chett with a double T somehow feels more complete, in line with Rhett.
Xanim is a feminine name with Azerbaijani origins, where it traditionally serves as a title of respect for women, similar to 'lady' or 'madam' in English. The name reflects dignity and high social…
"larkspur; dolphin"
Delphinium is the proper name for larkspur. It's also related to names like Delphine, which are connected to dolphins (the flowers were thought to resemble a dolphin's back).
Christum is an unusual feminine name with Latin roots, derived from the word 'Christus,' meaning 'Christ' or 'anointed one.' This rare name appears to be a feminine adaptation of the Latin term used…
Dutch diminutive of Willem or William
"resolute protection"
Pim is traditionally a male nickname in the Netherlands, but its relative obscurity in the US would allow you to get away with using it for a daughter. This name has never been recorded in the US -…
Thai
"spider"
This Thai nature name is closely associated with popular young Thai-Chinese actress Pimnitchakun Bumrungkit, who uses it as her nom de guerre.
"a ray of sunlight"
A bright and interesting word name, maybe best suited for the middle.
Amharic
"peace"
A unisex name with a lovely serene meaning in the Ambaric language of Ethiopia.