By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Germanic
"awe-inspiring"
Super-sweet name that was the title of a Broadway play -- but best known as a type of apple. Could also make a cute short form for names like Philippa or Penelope.
Mapuche
"to snow"
English word name
"pumpkin"
A common name for orange-colored cats. Fun fact: the word pumpkin is derived from the Greek pepōn , translating to "large melon."
Raeghan is a feminine name with Celtic and Irish influences, likely a modern variant of Reagan or Regan. Its origins can be traced to the Irish surname Ó Riagáin, meaning 'descendant of Riagán'…
Irish
"pearl"
Diminutive of Mairead, the Irish form of Margaret.
Welsh
"rose"
A modern Welsh name coming from the Welsh word for "rose".
Modern Invented
Possibly a creative way to honor a Richard.
Latin
"saving"
German
"people of the dagger"
An unusual word name that nevertheless feels right on trend, with that two-syllable, n-ending shape and sharp middle X. Associated with a 70s rock band, a number of places in the US and Europe, and a…
English color name
An appealing blue-green color that would make for a unique baby name. Another option: Seablue.
Selcan is a feminine Turkish name that combines beauty with meaningful etymology. The name is composed of two elements: 'sel' meaning 'flood' or 'stream' and 'can' meaning 'soul' or 'life' in…
Cornish
"old; wise"
Sennen is a Cornish name derived from that of Saint Sinninus or Saint Senan. Today it's the name of a town on the westernmost tip of Cornwall and is also used as a baby girl name.
Navajo, Native American
"sunshine"
In the Navajo language, sháńdíín is the word for "sunshine". At its peak, the name Shandiin was used for 12 baby girls in 2003 and 2005.
Old Norse
"[female] friend of victory"
In Norse mythology, Sigyn was the wife of Loki known for helping him escape multiple captures. Sigyn rhymes with Teagan and may appeal to parents looking for an ancient name with modern style.
Choctaw, Native American, meaning unknown
Name used for girls in the Choctaw tribe of Mississippi and Oklahoma.
Cree
"rattle"
Variation of Steinunnr, Norse
"waving stone"
Steinunn is the modern variation of the Old Norse name Steinunnr, which was first documented as a name over a millennium ago.
Japanese
"lily of the valley"
French
"nature and literary name"
A unisex French name that ranks in the Top 200 for boys and the Top 500 for girls there, inspired by a character with the surname Swann in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time . As a given name, it…
