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Aldine
German
"wave"
Aldine and the related Alda are ocean-related names that are highly unusual in the US. No babies were given these names, though hundreds of baby boys were named Aldo or Alden. There were even a few…
Aline
Variation of Adeline or Aileen
Aline may have originated as a short form of Adeline in the Middle Ages, but it may also be a variation of the Irish Aileen or Scottish Eileen. Aline dropped off the Top 1000 in the 1950s. Fewer than…
Altin
Turkish
"gold"
Also written as Altın, this name has a grounded yet glowing air to it, thanks to its golden meaning. While it is predominantly used in Albania as a masculine name, in Turkey, Greece, and Iran, it may…
Alvine
Alvine is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright.' It shares roots with the masculine name Alvin but has developed its own distinct feminine…
Amal
Arabic
"hope, inspiration"
Amal is an attractive name with a wonderful meaning that has long been used in many Middle Eastern countries, especially Lebanon (and migrant communities). It is of course getting a lot more coverage…
Amel
French and Maghrebi transcription of Amal, Arabic, Albanian
"hope, aspirations; sweet"
Familiar in France, Tunisia, and Algeria, Amel is a variation of the hopeful Amal. From its Albanian roots however, it is related to the word e ëmbël meaning "sweet". Notably borne by singer Amel…
Amore
Italian
"love"
Loving Italian choice with a built-in lullaby.
Andrine
Andrine is a feminine name of Norwegian and Scandinavian origin, derived from the Greek name Andreas, meaning "manly" or "brave." It is a feminine form of André or Andrew. In Norway, the name has…
Annette
French
"grace"
Annette is a French diminutive of Ann which was among the first wave of widely-used girls' names from France, now neglected for so long that it's almost starting to feel stylish again.
Anouk
Dutch and French variation of Anna
"grace"
Anouk, made famous by French actress Anouk Aimée, is a singular name with a lovely sound and a Bohemian feel. Anouk Aimée was born as Francoise, but adopted the first name of the character she played…
Ardine
Ardine is a feminine name of German and French origins, derived from the Germanic element 'ard' meaning 'hardy' or 'brave.' It can also be linked to the Old English 'eorðe' meaning 'earth.' As a…
Arlene
English
Popular in the US from the 1920s to the 1950s, Arlene is of uncertain origin and seems to be a modern innovation, perhaps based on names like Marlene and Darlene which were popular around the same…
Athene
Athene is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, where Athena was the goddess of wisdom, courage, strategic warfare, and crafts. This variant spelling offers a slightly softer pronunciation…
Aurore
Aurore is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'dawn.' It's the French form of Aurora, the Roman goddess of the morning. The name evokes images of daybreak, new beginnings, and golden light. In…
Aviv
Aviv is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning 'spring' or 'renewal.' In Israel, Tel Aviv literally means 'hill of spring,' and Aviv is also the name of the spring month in the Hebrew calendar when…
Axelle
French feminine form of Axel
"father of peace"
Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.
Babette
French diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"stranger"
A less common relic of the Claudette-Paulette-Annette era. Babette's Feast is a 1987 Danish film based on a Karen Blixen (Isak Dinesen) story about a cook who wins the lottery and prepares an…
Baez
Spanish surname
Plausible music hero choice with undertones of Joan Baez's social activist folkie persona.
Bardou
French place name; Old English name
"ax-wolf"
Bardou is a holiday destination in France, known for its pictureque village nestled in mountains. It is also a region of Guinea. As a name, it is more commonly known from its English derivation,…
Beline
French
"goddess"
This French name meaning goddess is a possible Gallic import in the Celine mode.