By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Aysun is a beautiful feminine Turkish name combining 'ay' meaning 'moon' and 'sun' meaning 'water' or 'radiance.' The poetic combination creates imagery of moonlight reflecting on water or the moon's…
Welsh
"little one"
An unusual Welsh name with a cute meaning.
Irish
"fair woman"
Also spelled Bébinn, this name was borne by several characters in Irish mythology.
Turkish
"strong, smart"
Beren is a gender-neutral name that's rare in the US, given last year to 20 baby boys and only five baby girls. But it's simple, distinctive, and yes, strong, plus it comes with an amazing nickname…
Cornish, meaning unknown
In Cornish legend, Beryan was a princess who could heal the sick. There is also a Cornish village on the coast called Veryan.
Cornish
"flower"
If you're looking for a floral name without the fluff, Blejan might be your girl. This Cornish girl name feels decidedly unflowery with its hard consonants and streamlined appearance.
A Welsh word name with a pretty nature meaning.
American invented name
Up-and-coming combo of trendy syllables that could work as a modern way to honor a Brenda or Brendan.
English Romani, form of Britannia
"rose"
The odds that Bryluen will become a success in the US are low, but that might be all the more reason to snag it for yourself. It's a Cornish word meaning "rose," and has only been used as a name in…
English botanical name and French
"champion, woodland flower"
The campion is a pretty woodland plant with pink or red flowers, whose common name derives from Old French champion "champion". The plant is so called because in classical times, the rose campion was…
"slender"
Rare Irish saint's name sometimes anglicized as Keelin or Caelin.
Carlean is a feminine given name that appears to be a modern variation of Carla or Carlene, both feminine forms of Carl. The name Carl has Germanic origins meaning "free man" or "strong man." Carlean…
Persian, Turkish, Azerbaijani
"eternal"
A unisex name with great nickname potential, currently particularly popular for boys in Azerbaijan.
Literature, Sindarin
"silver queen"
This shimmering name belongs to an elf in Lord of the Rings . She was the daughter of Galadriel, the wife of Elrond, and the mother of Arwen.
"holly"
Traditionally a masculine name in Wales, Celyn (pronounced with a hard K) is now used for both boys and girls. It could work as an alternative to Holly or an honor to a Kelly or a Caitlyn perhaps.
"baby gazelle"
Ceren is an excellent cross-cultural Turkish choice, bearing resemblance to names like Serena and Seren. In Turkey, it refers to a baby gazelle and was most common among Gen Z. At its height, Ceren…
"beloved"
Cerian is a diminutive of Ceri (pronounced like Kerry), which comes from a root meaning "love". Both were relatively popular in Wales in the 1980s and 1990s, though they are used less there today.
English
"royal official"
A distinguished English occupational surname referring to a senior official who managed the household of a noble or monarch. The best known historical bearer is British Prime Minister Neville…
