By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Invented name
Nabisco has never revealed the origins of their sandwich cookie brand name, but the prevailing theory is that it was derived from Oreodaphne , a genus in the laurel family.
Place name
Reno Sweeney is the heroine of the Cole Porter musical Anything Goes , played on Broadway by Ethel Merman, Patti Lupone, and Sutton Foster. While Reno was not used for any baby girls in 2022, it's…
Greek
"to sew"
In Greek mythology, Rhapso was a nymph associated with stitching. Sewing was a common motif in Ancient Greece, used as a metaphor for the thread of life.
Japanese
"gem child"
Perky and attractive Japanese girl name, associated with actress Rinko Kikuchi and photographer Rinko Kawauchi.
Italian, German
"rest; crow, rook"
A rock-and-roll version of Coco that could definitely be a possibility for contemporary girls, Rocco is a Italian name, derived from German. Borne St. Rocco, the patron saint of the sick, Rocco's…
Spanish
"dewdrops"
This name, which refers to Mary as the Virgin of the Dew, is all but unknown in the Anglo community, but popular enough in Hispanic families that it made the US Top 1000 until least until 2006. In…
"rose child"
A sweet option to honor an ancestral Rose
Shona
"faith"
Rutendo is a common name in Zimbabwe, where there are multiple notable women's footballers who bear the name.
"dragon child"
Strong Japanese unisex choice. Dragons are a symbol of power in Japan.
"spring goddess; sailing help"
Two very different meanings, depending on the kanji used.
"coral"
As a feminine name, best known as that of a demon-slayer in the anime and manga series InuYasha .
"the rescuer"
In Greek mythology, Sao was one of the 50 Nereids, daughters of the sea god Nereus. A moon of Neptune is named in her honor.
"frost"
Chilly choice for a winter-born daughter.
Sri Lankan
An extended form of Sirima, the birth name of Sri Lankan stateswoman Sirimavo Bandaranaike. She became the first non-hereditary female head of government in modern history on her election as Sri…
Finnish
"sister"
Sisko is the Finnish word for "sister." It was most popular in Finland from the 1930s-1970s.
"frost child"
One of many Japanese options for a winter baby.
"plum"
Refers to a particular variety of Japanese plum, the Prunus salicina , although in a literal translation it would mean "sour peach."
Finnish mythological name
Tellervo is the Finnish goddess of the forest, who is often depicted milking and taking care of cows.
Xhosa, Zulu, Ndebele
"love"
Thando is used for boys and girls in South Africa and neighboring countries, where it comes from a word meaning "to love."
Vietnamese
"good-hearted; respectful; blooming"
A name used for both sexes in native Vietnam, meaning "good-hearted" or "respectful of parents".
