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Ellice is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It most commonly functions as a variant spelling of Ellis or Alice, with roots in either Old German (meaning 'noble kind …

Delisiah is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a creative variation combining elements of names like Delilah and Alicia, or possibly drawing inspiration from the word 'delicious.' This …

Aricelia is a feminine name of Latin origin, likely derived from a combination of elements or as a variant of Araceli. Araceli comes from Latin 'ara coeli' meaning 'altar of …

Analicia is a feminine name with Spanish and Portuguese roots. It appears to be a creative variation of names like Alicia (Spanish form of Alice) combined with the prefix 'Ana …

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's middle name could make an interesting pick for music-loving parents, most easily in the middle place, ala Mozart. But today's more wide-ranging naming …

Allysoun is a feminine name representing a medieval variant spelling of Alison, which itself derives from the French diminutive of Alice. Alice ultimately comes from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning …

Allicenne is an extremely rare feminine name with unclear origins. It may be a modern invented name combining elements of Alice (of Germanic origin meaning "noble") and the -enne suffix …

Alladin is a masculine name most famously associated with the character from 'The Arabian Nights' tales, particularly the story of Aladdin and his magical lamp. This spelling variation, with a …

Alixevette is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a creative combination of Alix (a French variant of Alice, meaning "noble" or "of noble kind") and possibly Yvette …

… the original in popularity, but now sounds a tad dated in the U.S., with Alice having leapfrogged back over Alison, Allison, Alicia and other variations. Last year, about 650 …

Alekia is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Greek elements or as a variant of names like Alicia or Alexia. The name's uncommon nature gives it …

Aileas is one of those Scottish names that is at once familiar and unusual, a spin on the internationally-popular Alice that is all but unknown outside of its native …

Ahlani is a modern feminine name of Hawaiian origin, meaning 'heavenly' or 'sky.' It's a melodic variation of names like Alani or Kalani, with the added 'h' giving it …

Aelani is a modern feminine name that appears to draw inspiration from Hawaiian naming traditions, possibly related to names like Alani (meaning 'orange tree' or 'precious' in Hawaiian) or Leilani …

Wisse is a Dutch diminutive of a variety of Old Germanic names ranging from Wizo, Altwidus, and Witold, to Wisamar, Wissebert, Alawis, and Wisgard. It has been used for names …

Likely of Hawaiian origin, Ulani could be a variation of U'i lani, meaning "heavenly beauty", Ululani meaning "heavenly inspiration" or perhaps Alani meaning "orange tree". Alternative origins could be …

Adventurous parents are venturing deeper into the garden in search of fresh names, but remember that this also makes for an alcoholic brunch.

Meleisha is a distinctive feminine name with likely modern origins. It may be a creative variation of names like Melissa or Alicia, or possibly derived from combining elements like 'Mel …

Ilyshia is a feminine given name with a melodic, exotic quality. It appears to be a creative variant of the name Alicia or Elisha, blending elements of several traditions. With …

This yellow harbinger spring bloom was named for Scottish botanist William Forsyth, and is even more unusual than such species as Acacia and Azalea.

Delysia has twice been used as a stage name. The first time (in real life) by fin-de-siecle French actress Alice Delysia; the second time (in the movies) by …

Caci is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may serve as a diminutive form of names like Cassandra or Acacia, or it could stand as a modern creation …

Annalicia is a lyrical feminine name that appears to be a modern combination of Anna (Hebrew for 'grace' or 'favor') and Alicia (a variant of Alice, meaning 'noble' or 'of …

Alíz is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final Z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may …

Almandine is an unusual feminine name derived from the almandine garnet, a deep red gemstone. The name has roots in Latin 'alabandicus,' referring to Alabanda, an ancient city in Turkey …

Alitia is a feminine name with possible roots in Greek origins, derived from 'aletheia' meaning 'truth' or as a variant of Alicia or Letitia. This uncommon name carries a melodic …

Aleric is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'noble ruler' or 'ruler of all.' Historically associated with Alaric I, the Gothic king who famously sacked Rome …

Aeric is a distinctive masculine name with possible Germanic or Norse origins. It may be considered a variation of Eric or Alaric, combining elements that suggest power and leadership. Eric …

Serious names used to be favored for boys but recently it's been serious names for girls, such as Edith and Alice, that have gotten more attention, as parents try …

Victorine is appealing if you know it's an authentic vintage French girls' name, less so if you assume it's an awkward feminization, ala Davette or Richardine.

Captivating and appealing name — a maile is a vine used to make leis — getting noticed via writer Maile Meloy. Many pronounce it ala Miley, as in Cyrus, though native Hawaiian …

Lilaia is the name of a city in Ancient Greece, as well as a modern village, after the mythological nymph Lilaea. As Alaia makes its way up the charts, could …

Juneau could go either way as a name. The newfound fame of the movie heroine Juno knocks this unrelated though identical-sounding Alaskan name out of consideration for boys, for …

Janicia is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation combining elements of names like Janice and possibly Felicia or Alicia. The name contains the root 'Jan-', which …

As Ireland becomes fashionable as a place name, bouncing on and off of the US girls charts thanks to Kim Basinger and Alec Baldwin choosing it for their daughter, some …

Though she has long stood on her own, Elke has many longer cross-cultural connections, to the Dutch/German/Scandinavian Adelheid and Alice and the English Adelaide, as a feminine …

As a Welsh name, Elidor is a modern form of Elidur, an ancient British king name. It was used by British author Alan Garner for the eponymous hero of his …

A stalwart of Latin nomenclature that could work just as well for Anglos. Proof lies with the celebrity birth announcement — Hilaria and Alec Baldwin named their fifth child Eduardo Pau …

Crimson could be a possible competitor for Scarlett's success, though it's lacking that Johansson charm. Crimson tends to be disproportionately popular in Alabama — the University of Alabama's …

… cultural origins. In the United States, it's most commonly associated with the nickname for Alabama, particularly in reference to the University of Alabama's sports teams. In some African …

Aylanie is a modern feminine name with possible roots in various linguistic traditions. It may be a creative variation of names like Alana, Elaine, or Ayla with an added feminine …

Allecenne is an uncommon feminine name with mysterious origins. It appears to be a modern variant or creative invention, possibly derived from Alice (of Germanic origin meaning "noble") with a …

Alitza is a feminine name with multicultural roots, primarily connected to Spanish and Hebrew origins. It likely developed as a variation of Alice or Alicia, which ultimately derive from the …

Alisoun is a medieval feminine name, representing an early variant of the modern name Alison. Derived from the Norman French diminutive of Alice (Aalis), itself coming from the Germanic name …

Aitana Valentina is a melodious feminine compound name blending Spanish and Italian elements. Aitana derives from the mountain range in Spain's Alicante province, representing strength and natural beauty. The …

Names that mean noble include some choices that have long been widely-used in the Western World, such as Alice, Audrey, and Eugene. Along with variations of those popular names …

Talah is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'palm tree' or can refer to a specific type of acacia tree, symbolizing resilience and beauty. In …

Lanita is a feminine name with multiple cultural influences. It may function as a diminutive form of Lana, itself derived from names like Alana or Svetlana, or it could be …

A Scottish surname name, more popular as the Presidential McKinley, meaning "son of the fair hero". Kinley also feels like a modern invention, ala Kenzie or Kimbry. Kinley peack in …

The name of the protagonist of Disney’s Brother Bear also has a geographical connection: the Kenai Peninsula and Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska. With boy names like Kai …