By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"of the sea"
Maris is an unusual and appealing name that has never appeared in the U.S. Top 1000, overshadowed by its twentieth century elaboration, Marisa/Marissa. It derives from the phrase "Stella Maris," star…
Greek
"where roses grow"
The name of a Greek island and a prestigious scholarship, Rhodes has an upper-crusty vibe and an uber-stylish S ending. Blending a floral, rosy meaning with a strong, unfrilly sound, Rhodes was…
Word Name
"a woman who will inherit property, a position, or a legacy"
In this era of Royalty, Reign, and Chosen, Heiress isn't as shocking as it once might has been. A direct and declarative choice for those who want their daughter to carry on their legacy, Heiress…
Airis is a feminine name with a contemporary feel, possibly derived as a creative spelling of Iris or a variation of the name Aries. The name has Greek roots, with Iris being the goddess of the…
Spanish
"angels"
A spiritually significant name used in honor of the Virgin Mary. In Spanish, her title is Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles , meaning "Our Lady the Queen of the Angels."
Shams is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'sun' or 'sunlight.' It holds significant cultural and spiritual meaning in Islamic traditions, where the sun symbolizes light, knowledge, and divine…
English word name
"a precious stone"
A glitzy modern word name or a creative respelling of Jules.
French, Spanish
"chambermaid, concubine; wealth, fortune"
Odalys has two possible origins, one perhaps more likely — and more favorable — than the other, given that is used predominantly in Spanish speaking countries. Most familiar in Cuba, Puerto Rico,…
Welsh
"ardor"
Less than ten percent of the babies named Rhys are girls, whereas Reese is given five times more often to girls than to boys, thanks to Ms. Witherspoon. It's a sleek and attractive name, but one that…
"doe, gazelle"
Classic name used by the Romans, the Puritans, and the Bard, but pretty much taboo today due to the objectionable connotations of both its front and back ends.
Alanys is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variant of Alanis or Alana. It likely shares roots with the masculine name Alan, which has Celtic and Germanic origins meaning "handsome" or…
Alis is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It can be considered a variant spelling of Alice, which derives from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type.' Alis appears in…
"love"
Light, pretty and distinctive in appearance, Carys is one of that sweet group of girl names with a loving meaning. A relatively modern name, it didn't come into use in its native Wales until the late…
"immortal"
Traditionally a masculine name in Wales where it is used as a form of the saintly Ambrose and as an epithet for the wizard Merlin, Emrys has seen increased use for girls in the US in recent years.…
Word name
Talk about pressure! Too much name for any little girl to bear.
Greek, Catalan
"ruin, bane; Mother of the God of the Ares"
Traditionally, Ares was the blood-thirsty god of war and son to Zeus and Hera in Greek mythology, and it has been rising up the US charts for boys since 2013, in tune with other mythological names…
Adamaris is a feminine name with Latin and Greek origins, blending elements that create a name of distinctive beauty. It combines forms of 'Adam,' the biblical first man whose name relates to 'earth'…
Welsh form of Alice, German
"noble"
Popular in Wales, familiar across the UK, and ultimately derived from the Germanic Adalheidis, this isn't a creative respelling of a classic, but the Welsh variant of it.
Variation of Arely, Spanish
"the voice of God"
Arely has seen a spike in popularity among Hispanic and Latin American parents in recent years, and variant Arelys has also received more attention as a result. A name with Biblical ties and an…
