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  1. Tuna

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "Danube river"

    • Description:

      The Turkish name for the Danube River.
  2. Mosley

    • Origin:

      English place name and surname

    • Meaning:

      "peat bog, mouse clearing"

    • Description:

      Mosley, former best known as the surname of author Walter, has been put in play as a first name for girls by football great Peyton Manning, who used the name for his twin daughter, sister of Marshall. Alternate spellings are Moseley and Mosely and the first syllable rhymes with Rose.
  3. Rondal

    • Description:

      Rondal is a masculine name that serves as a variation of Ronald, which derives from Old Norse elements meaning 'ruler's counselor' or 'mighty ruler.' This alternative spelling maintains the strong, decisive character of Ronald while offering a subtle distinction. The name has a firm, solid quality with its straightforward pronunciation. Rondal saw modest usage in the United States during the mid-20th century when Ronald was at its peak popularity, particularly in southern regions. It carries associations with leadership, wisdom, and authority from its etymological roots. While less common than Ronald, Rondal offers parents a way to honor traditional naming patterns while providing a slightly unique twist that distinguishes their child.

  4. Tordis

    • Origin:

      Norwegian variation of Þórdís, Old Norse

    • Meaning:

      "thunder goddess"

    • Description:

      Tordis left Norway's popularity charts in 1948, placing it among the old lady name that could soon be up for revival.
  5. Coleridge

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "ridge where charcoal is burnt"

    • Description:

      Name of a poet, this will be one for consideration by literary parents. The name fits well with the current trend towards surnames as given names, but beware the three syllable pronunciation, which may be a trap for the poetically disinclined.
  6. Sterope

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "flash of lightning"

    • Description:

      In Greek mythology, Sterope is the name of one of the seven Pleiads. It is sometimes used interchangeably with Asterope, from the same root.
  7. Bledri

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "ruler"

    • Description:

      With its dramatic nature meaning (blaidd "wolf" + rhi "ruler"), Bledri looks and sounds pretty distinctive. It's rare even in Wales. But the WYSIWYG spelling makes it perfectly viable.
  8. Aranrhod

    • Origin:

      Welsh, possibly "silver wheel"

    • Meaning:

      "silver wheel"

    • Description:

      An alternative spelling, found in some sources, of Arianrhod. This version lacks the fashionable "Aria" sound that is part of Arianrhod's appeal.
  9. Hazen

    • Origin:

      Dutch surname from German

    • Meaning:

      "gray, black; hare"

    • Description:

      An androgynous alternative to Hazel, an American favorite that continues to rise.
  10. Lizar

    • Origin:

      Basque tree name

    • Meaning:

      "Ash tree"

    • Description:

      In the Basque lands of Spain, this name is reserved for boys. But given it's similarity to the name Lisa, we think that this might be ripe for claiming by girls.
  11. Raicho

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "Thunderbird"

    • Description:

      Japanese feminist Raicho Hiratsuka chose the name Raicho for herself - no doubt because of its fabulously meaning. As a journalist and publisher, Raicho fought for the rights of working class women in Japan’s textile industry and eschewed conventional domesticity, openly living with a lover and having her children out of wedlock. Thunderbirds are GO indeed!
  12. Rupa

    • Origin:

      Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "silver"

    • Description:

      Related to the Indian word and currency "rupee', Rupa derives its meaning from the ancient Sanskrit language, and can mean both silver and beautiful. Rupa also has strong historical and literary associations (as Rupa Bhawani was a noted 16th Century poetess and mystic) from Kashmir.
  13. Ulfur

    • Origin:

      Icelandic variation of Ulf, Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "wolf"

    • Description:

      Úlfur is a top name in its native Iceland, although it isn't likely to travel outside the country.
  14. Rizpah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "hot coal"

    • Description:

      In the Book of Samuel, Rizpah is a concubine of Saul. When her sons were killed, she built a house around their bodies and refused to leave their side for seven months.
  15. Blanford

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "gray man's ford"

    • Description:

      Comes with a monocle.
  16. Aihe

    • Origin:

      Maori

    • Meaning:

      "dolphin"

    • Description:

      A light and airy Māori nature name with an adorable meaning.
  17. Eisenhower

    • Origin:

      German occupational surname

    • Meaning:

      "iron cutter"

    • Description:

      Eisenhower is derived from Eisenhauer, a German surname composed of the elements eisen, meaning "iron," and hauer, "hewer." In modern English, that translates to "iron cutter." It's best known as the surname of President Dwight D., "Ike" Eisenhower, making Ike an appropriate nickname (and you might need one, with a name this stately!)