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Classic Baby Names with a Twist

  1. Devorah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "bee"

    • Description:

      The Biblical name of a great prophet and judge who helped organize an army and effect a major victory over the Canaanites. Sounds much fresher than the Anglicized Deborah.
  2. Chas

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Charles, French from German

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Retro nickname for Charles that has the potential for revival, a la Hal, Ike, and Gus.
  3. Tereza

    • Origin:

      Portuguese, Czech, and Romanian variation of Theresa

    • Meaning:

      "to harvest"

    • Description:

      A favorite in Brazil, with the z adding extra zest.
  4. Xoana

    • Origin:

      Galician variation of Jane, English

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Juana with an X factor.
  5. Gracen

    • Origin:

      Elaboration of Grace, virtue name

    • Description:

      Grace, meet Grayson. The stylish classic girls' name Grace -- it's in the Top 20 -- and the trendy boys' name Grayson or Greyson, a member of the Jason-Mason-Cason club, combine to create the girls' name Gracen. For a little girl, we'd stop at Grace.
  6. Christo

    • Origin:

      Slavic

    • Meaning:

      "one who carries Christ"

    • Description:

      This unusual name, which is jauntier than Chris when used as a diminutive of Christopher, is associated with the Bulgarian installation artist of that name, responsible for wrapping many public institutions and known especially for The Gates of Central Park and Running Fence. Christo is his full given name.
  7. Jennica

    • Origin:

      Compound name, from Jenifer and Jessica

    • Meaning:

      "bright white to behold"

    • Description:

      Two past favorites blended into one, but Jennica has never made the US Top 1000.
  8. Ashling

    • Description:

      Ashling (also spelled Aisling) is a feminine Irish name derived from the Gaelic word "aislinge," meaning "dream" or "vision." In Irish literary tradition, an aisling was a poetic genre involving dream-vision poems where Ireland appeared to the poet as a woman. The name emerged in popularity during the Irish cultural revival of the 20th century and has become increasingly popular among diaspora families seeking to connect with their Irish heritage. While relatively uncommon outside Ireland and Irish communities, Ashling offers a lyrical quality with its soft sounds and meaningful heritage. The name represents imagination, hope, and the mystical aspects of Irish cultural tradition.

  9. Madelena

    • Description:

      Madelena is a graceful feminine name representing a variation of Magdalena, ultimately derived from Magdala, an ancient place name meaning "tower" in Aramaic. This name connects to the biblical figure Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus. Madelena combines elements of both Magdalena and Madeleine, creating a melodious alternative with Mediterranean charm. Particularly appreciated in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking cultures, Madelena carries an elegant, romantic quality. While less common than Madeline or Magdalena in English-speaking countries, Madelena offers a distinctive option with familiar roots. The name's flowing syllables and historical depth make it timelessly appealing while providing nickname options like Lena, Maddie, or Elena.