Iambic Girl Names

Caprice

French from Italian

"impulsive change of mind; lively music"

Caprice is a word name with an appealing sound and a light-hearted meaning that may well put parents off. While it was given to just 10 girls in a recent year, the name did have a moment back in the…

Chevelle

Chevelle is a feminine name with French influences, deriving popularity primarily from the iconic American muscle car produced by Chevrolet in the 1960s and 70s. The name carries connotations of…

Cantrelle

French

"song"

Vocal name seldom heard, with most elle-ending names these days dropped in favor of the more straightforward Elle and Ella.

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…

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…

Calais

French place-name

Undiscovered name of picturesque northern French port.

Caileen

Caileen is a feminine name with Irish and Gaelic roots, likely derived from 'Cailín' meaning 'girl' in Irish. It can also be viewed as a modern variation of names like Kathleen, Kaylin, or Caitlin.…

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…

Cadeau

French

"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.

Cyrille

French from Latin

"lordly"

Cyrille is a unisex French name, and its association with the suddenly suave Cyril has turned from a liability into an advantage.

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…

Albine

Albine is a delicate feminine name of French and Latin origin. Derived from the Latin word "albus" meaning "white" or "bright," Albine carries connotations of purity, clarity, and light. The name was…

Adine

Variation of Aideen or Adina

Spelled this way, Adine could be a relative of either the Irish Aideen, which means jealousy, or the Arabic Adina, meaning slender. We'll go with the slender.

Cyrene

Greek

"supreme power"

Cyrene was a mythical nymph and huntress who was beloved by the god Apollo. He founded a city named after her in what is now Libya and made her the queen. Derived from Greek and pronounced with three…

Cosette

French literary nickname

"little thing"

Cosette is best known as the heroine of Les Miserables . In the Victor Hugo novel, Cosette was the nickname given to the girl named Euphrasie by her mother. Although Hugo invented the name, some…

Brianne

Brianne is a feminine name of Celtic and French origins, essentially a feminine form of Brian, meaning 'strong, virtuous, honorable.' It gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and…

Cordelle

Cordelle is a delicate feminine name with Latin and French influences. It likely derives from "cord" or "cordis" meaning "heart" in Latin, with the feminine French suffix "-elle" added to create a…

Brazil

English variation of Brasilia, Portuguese place name

"land of brazilwood; ember-colored land"

Place-name with character.

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.

Colombe

Colombe is a delicate French feminine name meaning 'dove,' symbolizing peace, purity, and gentleness. Derived from the Latin 'columba,' this name has been used in France since medieval times, often…