By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Welsh
"white brow"
A little bit Isla, a little bit Elowen. Also the Kentucky-based heroine of a 2018 novel by Gwen Kaelin.
"white snow"
A fresh and pretty Welsh nature name whose beautiful meaning would be perfect for a winter baby girl. Pronounced as AIR-wen or IRE-wen depending on the region of Wales from which someone is from, it…
German
"elf, secret lore"
This German name has a whimsical meaning- a combination of "elf" and Runo, meaning "secret lore".
Icelandic variation of Elin, Swedish
The Icelandic transcription of Elin, closer in sound to Ellen.
Welsh, Cornish, Breton
"noble friend"
The male name Elwyn is used regularly in Wales, but its feminine form Elwen (also spelled Aelwen) slightly less so. Elsewhere, this name is little-known but very appealing, with straightforward…
Latin from Greek
"of Elysium; blissful"
In Greek mythology, the Elysian Fields was the final resting place of righteous souls. Elysian falls under two current trends — spiritual names and mythological names — and could easily be a hit in…
Yoruba
"person of story"
Accessible and attractive Yoruba name that would be one-of-a-kind in the US.
Literature
"horse lover"
A literary name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for a Lord of the Rings noblewoman of Rohan. It would make an interesting choice for literature lovers or fans of names like Elowen and Evelyn.
Turkish and Uzbek
"free, independent"
Erkin is an Uzbek vocabulary word from Old Turkic, and is widely used as a unisex name in Turkey. In English-speaking countries, it is unknown but straightforward and with a great meaning.
American variation of Espen, Scandinavian
"god bear"
Espn was first recorded as a girl name in 2015, eleven years after it was first used for boys. It's considered a variation of the Scandinavian male name Espen, although its use can be attributed to…
Irish
"jealousy"
The Étaín of Irish mythology was a beautiful fairy turned into a fly (or in some versions, a butterfly), by a jealous queen. The insect Étaín fell into a glass of milk and was swallowed by yet…
Eulean is an uncommon feminine name with mysterious origins, possibly derived from Greek elements or representing a variant of Eulalia, which means 'sweetly speaking.' Another theory suggests…
"white gold"
An Edwardian coinage from the Welsh word for gold, plus the suffix -wen.
Everlean is a feminine name that appears to combine the English word 'ever' (meaning 'always' or 'eternally') with the suffix '-lean,' possibly a variant of 'leen' or 'line' found in names like…
Arabic
"Palestine"
The Arabic word for Palestine made the US charts for the first time in 2021. It makes a unique first or middle name choice to honor Palestinian heritage.
English
"wetland, marsh"
A fen is an English marshland, and Fenn came into use as a habitational surname for a person who dwelt near one. Could be a fresh alternative to Fern or Gwen.
Turkish and Azerbaijani
"sapling"
A nature-related name, that ties to beginnings and growth. It ultimately has its roots in Ancient Greek, deriving from the word phyton . Used as a feminine name in Turkey and Azerbaijan, in Albania,…
Old Norse
"snowdrift"
