By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Ruby May combines the classic gemstone name Ruby, derived from the Latin 'ruber' meaning 'red,' with the nature-inspired May, which references either the month (from the goddess Maia) or the…
Lexi May combines the contemporary nickname Lexi with the traditional middle name May. Lexi, a diminutive of Alexandra or Alexis, derives from Greek meaning 'defender' or 'helper of mankind,' and has…
Amelia Lily is a melodious double name combining two popular feminine choices. Amelia, derived from the Germanic 'amal' meaning 'work,' has been beloved for centuries and carried by notable figures…
from the Greek Thessaly, a region of Ancient Greece
Thessaly is the name of an area of Greece, known for being near Mount Olympus. This variation lends itself to the nickname Sally. You may also wish to consider the name Larissa, which is the capital…
Word name or Latin
"purification feast"
If January, April and August are useable and fashionable, why not February? February as a word derives from the Latin februa , which was the name of a purification feast coming at the end of winter,…
Greek, English
"plant eaten by fawns"
A beautiful plant and a rare botanical name probably deriving from Greek. Could make a novel honor middle for an ancestral Helen.
Algonquin
"he who walks over much"
The name of an Abenaki chief who was the first Native American to make contact with the Pilgrims at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Mapuche, Chilean
"golden flower"
A melodic and glowing name, derived from Mapuche, the language of the Indigenous people of central Chile, Millaray means "golden flower". It ranked in the Chilean Top 100 in the 2010s and remains a…
Welsh
"river melody"
Eilonwy is a rare and poetic Welsh name first recorded in the late 19th century and used by Lloyd Alexander for his novel series The Chronicles of Prydain . The character appeared in Disney's…
Element name
Antimony is a lustrous grey metal. Beware though - antimony is very poisonous and harmful to the environment, so a bit of a harsh name to give to a child.
English word name
Although this name literally means disaster, the use of Calamity as a descriptor of Martha Jane Cannery, aka Calamity Jane, was meant to signal that she was a good person to have in troubled times.…
Dutch variation of Quinta
"fifth born"
This modern Dutch name is far more popular in the Netherlands than its English equivalent Quinta is in the USA. But with the viral popular of Abbott Elementary creator and star Quinta Brunson, that…
Nickname name
Muffy is one of those nickname names that flourished in the Baby Boom era -- or was it only on television? -- and now is rarely used. Strictly speaking short for Muffin, few girls have been given…
Medieval variation of Esmee
Old English
Cailley is a feminine name with Celtic origins, derived from the Irish name 'Cáilí' or possibly as a variation of 'Kaylee' or 'Caily.' The name suggests meanings related to 'slender' or 'beautiful'…
Native American
More a place name than a newborn's name, Tammany has current ties to the New Jersey-Pennsylvania peak Mount Tammany and St. Tammany Parish in Louisiana. Tammany originated as another name for…
Norwegian
"dawn"
Gry is becoming a popular name in Denmark where it is currently in the Top 50. Despite its beautiful meaning, the similarity of its sound to the English word gruel is unlikely to make this a winning…
Ella May combines two sweet, classic feminine names into a charming double name with vintage appeal. Ella, derived from Germanic elements meaning "other" or possibly from a short form of names…
Caelly is a feminine name with a melodic quality and Celtic influences. It likely represents a creative spelling variation of Kelly or Kaylee, blending traditional elements with modern styling. The…
