Updated October 2026
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Italian
"blonde one"
Playful yet grandiose, Biondina is a rare name of Italian origin, borrowing from the word bionda meaning "blonde". It was notably used as the title for a portrait by 19th century artist Frederic…
Diminutive of Elizabeth or Benedetta
"pledged to God; blessed"
A bright and spirited Elizabeth diminutive, likely of Slovakian, Slovene, Czech, or Hungarian origin, Bettinka is fairly rare as a given name. Also used as a form of Benedetta, it could be an…
Swahili
"ocean, sea"
A unisex name of Swahili origin, this spirited and sunny sounding choice means "sea, ocean". In this case, it is ultimately derived from the Arabic baḥriyy meaning "maritime" or "of the sea", which…
"ocean, sea; one who sails"
Literary, meaning unknown
An obscure literary choice, Belisent is an alternative name for the character of Morgause from Arthurian legend, featured in the 13th-century Middle English verse romance "Of Arthour and of Merlin".…
Faroese, Icelandic, from Old Norse, "fire, torch, sword"
"fire, torch, sword"
The Faroese and Icelandic form of the Old Norse Brandr, as well as the name of a small island in Iceland. Namesakes include Faroese footballer Brandur Olsen and singer Brandur Enni.
Invented name, Celtic, English
"from Brill; from the hunting preserve; brilliant"
A word-adjacent name, reminiscent of brilliant and brilliance, Brilliana is older than you might be thinking. It was coined by Lord Conway back in the late 16h century for his daughter, Lady…
Icelandic, Norse
"surf, surge"
Gentle in sound and appearance but rugged and strong in meaning and feel, Brimi is likely derived from the Old Norse brim meaning "surf, surge", connecting it to the ocean. Also (and more popularly)…
Hebrew
"son of my people"
Combining the feel of sturdy Benjamin with the contemporary interest in Bellamy and Amias, this classic feeling double-barrelled name is of Hebrew origin. It blends the elements ben meaning "son"…
Compound of Bella and Nyx
"beautiful + night"
A newly minted compound name, blending popular Bella with the mystical Nyx, Bellanyx has the whimsical meaning of "magical night". An alternative (sound-wise) to Bellatrix or Beatrix perhaps, it…
Somali
"escape"
Derived from the Somali baxsasho meaning "escape, elude", this name was notably borne by singer and stage actress Seynab Haji Ali Siigaale, a one of Somali's most popular performers in the 20th…
Word name
A whimsical word- and last name with cottagecore vibes, Birdsong combines the appeal of animal names with musical choices, and just a touch of The Hunger Games universe too. While it could make a…
Hebrew, German
"first born; mug, beaker, goblet"
Becher is both a Biblical name and a surname, used across Italy, the Philippines, Peru, and Tunisia in small numbers. From its Hebrew roots, it likely comes from bekhorah meaning "birthright". As…
Nature name
With the recent arrival of fruit names like Apple and Plum, this more traditional example, symbolic of fertility, might rise in popularity. Photographer Berry Berenson was born Berinthia.…