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Variation of True, English word name
"true"
Short and sweet but edgy too, Tru is fresh feeling virtue name that's currently in the US Top 1000 for boys and girls. Given to around 270 girls in 2023, the longer form True also on the rise. Rarely…
Literary name, Greek
"angel"
If you want to move beyond Maya, you might consider this distinctive last name of poet Maya Angelou. Born Marguerite Annie Johnson, Angelou was given the nickname Maya by her brother and adopted…
Irish and Hindu mythology name; Sanskrit
"rain"
Danu is a name from Irish mythology without many details attached. Some say she's a goddess of agriculture and/or of women, but that does not appear in ancient texts. In Hindu mythology, Danu is a…
French
"from Bellou"
Unusual surname with rowdy quality.
Balou is a feminine name that likely draws inspiration from various sources, including the beloved bear character Baloo from Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book.' The alternative spelling with 'ou'…
Bailou is a feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Bailey or a creative modern invention. It may have French influences or connections to the surname Bailou/Baillou. The name has…
Bidou is an uncommon feminine name with French origins, typically used as a nickname or diminutive form. Often serving as an affectionate pet name in French-speaking regions, Bidou has a playful,…
Diminutive of Bridget
"strength, power"
Uncommon choice too reminiscent of "bidet". Try Bridie instead.
"jewel"
Bijou is a name that lives up to its definition -- a real jewel. Warning: not unheard of on poodles' dog collars. Actress Bijou Phillips is its best known bearer. It can also be spelled Bijoux.
Bizou is a delightful feminine name derived from the French word meaning 'kiss' or 'little kiss.' This charming, affectionate name carries a sense of sweetness and endearment with its playful sound.…
"blue"
The middle name of the Travoltas' Ella is used twice as often -- 36 to 18 babies in the US last year -- for boys as for girls, leaning even more to the male side than the traditional Blue.
Variation of Blue, English color name
Blu is a new (nu?) spin on an increasingly popular color name, also spelled Blue and Bleu by celebrity parents. Blu is the spelling used for one of the (male) Waldrop quintuplets, but the name is…
"gift"
Cadeau puts a decidedly French-ified twist on the word name trend, but don't be surprised if you encounter ponies and poodles with the same moniker.
Chanteau is an uncommon feminine name with French influences, likely derived from 'chant,' meaning 'song' in French, or possibly related to 'chanterelle' (a type of mushroom or a high singing voice).…
Anyu is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Hungarian folklore, it means 'mother' and carries warm, nurturing associations. In Chinese, depending on the characters used, it…
Hindi
"pine or cedar"
Accessible, aromatic Indian name.
English diminutive of Drusilla, Latin
"fruitful"
Flimsier than Drew spelling.
Du is an extremely rare feminine given name in English-speaking contexts, though it functions more commonly as a surname of Chinese, Vietnamese, or French origin. As a Chinese surname (杜), it ranks…
Word name, English from French
"ecru; raw, unbleached"
Neutral color, but as a name, too much of an oddity.
Ammanu is a feminine name with roots in ancient Mesopotamian and Semitic languages. It likely relates to the divine name 'Ammon' or could be connected to the Hebrew 'immanu' element meaning 'with us'…