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An Arabic form of Zachariah which may also be spelled as Zakariyya. In Islamic tradition, Zakariya was a priest and prophet, in charge of managing the services at the Second …

Aoibhinn and its twin name Aoibheann may be popular in Ireland but most English-speakers would find the spelling baffling and the pronunciation impossible to divine. It's ee-van …

Romman is a masculine name that may have evolved as a variation of Roman or as a unique name with Arabic or Eastern European influences. The name Roman itself derives …

Leyvi is a masculine name that may have several origins. It could be a variation of Levi, the biblical name meaning 'joined' or 'attached' in Hebrew. Alternatively, it might represent …

Lavon has multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the French surname 'La Von' or could be related to the Hebrew name 'Lavan' meaning 'white.' Alternatively, it might be …

Arrie is a feminine name that may function as a diminutive of names beginning with 'Ar-' such as Arabella, Arianna, or Artemis. It also exists as a variant of Ari …

Lugenia is a feminine name that may have evolved as a variant of Eugenia, which derives from the Greek word 'eugenes' meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' The substitution of 'L …

Tam Lin is the hero -- or maybe antihero -- of an old Scottish legend and ballad. The character Tam Lin was imprisoned by the Queen of the Fairies, called Titania or …

Even though in the past Clyde may have been identified as half of the infamous outlaw duo with partner Bonnie Parker—especially after the 1967 movie in which he was …

There have been many great Willies (Mays, Nelson, Wonka), but a boy with this name could never ever go to England. Most people will also assume it is short for …

Ohann is a masculine name that may be a variant of Johann or Johannes, Germanic forms of John, ultimately derived from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious.' The unique spelling gives …

Montelle is a masculine name that may have French linguistic influences. It appears to incorporate the French prefix 'Mont-' meaning 'mountain,' found in surnames and place names like Montague and …

Sophisticated Gallic version of Lucian, Lucien may appeal to parents attracted to this meaning over that of Lucas and Luke, which have a different root, and also looking for a …

An alternate spelling of Leland, Leeland may appeal to sports-loving parents due to former NFL player Leeland McElroy.

Karlan is a masculine name that may have originated as a surname or as a modern constructed name. It potentially combines elements of Karl (meaning 'man' or 'free man' in …

Succinct and to the point, Joss may appeal to those who enjoy the likes of Jude, Jesse, Jem, and Ozzy. Brought into the spotlight by Joss Whedon , creator of Buffy …

A bold, brave choice, that some may worry is a little heavy to bestow on a child, Hero wouldn't seem too out of place alongside Chosen, Merritt, or Noble …

Depending on your cultural references, you may think of Phantom of the Opera author Gaston Leroux, or the macho villain of Beauty and the Beast. While he's hardly a …

A unisex French name, but you may want to simplify your son's life if you're English speakers by going with Cyril. It's an unusual enough name that …

Cannan is a masculine name that may have multiple origins. Most commonly, it's considered a variant spelling of Canaan, the biblical land 'flowing with milk and honey,' derived from …

Casar is a masculine name that may derive from several origins. It could be a variant spelling of Caesar, the ancient Roman family name associated with Julius Caesar and later …

Velva is a feminine name that may have originated as a variant of Velma, which has German origins meaning 'determined protector.' Alternatively, it might relate to Latin 'velum' meaning 'veil …

Terea is a feminine name that may be a variant of Teresa or Terésa, which derives from Greek roots meaning 'to harvest' or 'summer.' This elegant variation maintains the melodic …

Tamary is a feminine name that may be a variant of Tamara, which derives from Hebrew and means 'date palm' - a symbol of beauty and grace. It could also be …

The graceful Indian Suria or Surya may remind Americans more of little Miss Suri Cruise than of the pantheon of Hindi gods and goddesses.

Sierre is a feminine name that may draw inspiration from multiple sources. It could be a variant spelling of Sierra, which comes from the Spanish word for 'mountain range,' particularly …

Seneka is a feminine name that may have multiple origins. It could be a variant spelling of Seneca, which derives from the Native American Seneca tribe or could reference the …

An ancient and powerful name, Saraid may intrigued those who enjoy Saoirse, Mairead, Brigid, and Sara but are looking for something historical and unique. Traditionally pronounced as "SA-rid" or …

Santa has an appealing sound, or maybe that's sleigh bells we hear? It's difficult to separate the Italian girls' name Santa from the association to Mr. Claus, king …

A Russian and Bulgarian surname that may sound like a given name to English ears, Petrova means "descendant of Peter" (or of Petar or Pyotr: its Bulgarian and Russian forms …

Olie is a feminine name that may have originated as a diminutive form of Olive or Olivia, names derived from the olive tree symbolizing peace and fertility. Alternatively, it could …

Odissa is a feminine name that may be a variant of Odessa, which derives from the name of a port city in Ukraine. With its flowing syllables and soft sounds …

Marnay is a feminine name that may have originated as a place name in France (there is a commune called Marnay in eastern France) or as a variation of Marna …

Variant of Marion, a name that maybe surprisingly is used for twice as many girls as boys -- about 120 to 60 -- in the US. Surprisingly, Marion hung on longer to …

Though the y in this variation may seem unnecessary, it hasn't prevented Mariyah from charting in the US Top 1000 for the last decade. A form of Maria, the …

A funkier version of Coco that may be more appealing if you have Japanese or Native American heritage. Koko comes from the Blackfoot tribe, native to what is now Montana …

Lyrania is a contemporary choice that may be viewed in several ways. On one hand, it's a pretty, elaborated form of the Greek Lyra, giving it a hint of …

Best associated with singer Kylie, Minogue may appeal in the same way as Winslet, Aniston, Bowie, and Mercury: a celeb surnames with stylish sounds. Nicknames Minnie and Moe may make …

A floral name for boys which may appeal to those who like the summery, nature-related meaning but don't want anything too frilly or flowery in sound. Fiorino comes …

A playful and unexpected possibility, Presto may appeal to those who like Banjo and Lyric along with Rio, Pablo, and Arlo. The name comes from a variety of sources, including …

Isla is hot, Iona is cool – maybe it's time Iola got a second look? Last heard from on Carol Burnett's Mama's Family show, Iola feels like just …

A multicultural and unisex choice, Eko may be considered an English variation of the Greek Echo, a wordy choice from mythology borne by a nymph curse to only repeat what …

Heddi ultimately derives from Hedvig, which may not appeal to many American parents as a full form.

A zippy nickname-style choice, which may also feel a bit like a surname, Abry could be considered a variation of popular Aubrey, a feminine form of Biblical Abraham, or …

With Grace getting so popular, you may want to explore its international variations such as Grazia, or go all the way to Graziana or Graziella.

Passion for the Spanish painter Goya may transcend the difficulty of this name -- just don't say it in a Jewish community.

A bright and cheerful name, Joya may be considered an elaboration of the word name Joy and a variation of Joia, a multicultural choice with its roots in Catalan, Medieval …

The Latin names for girls Florentina may be the most feminissima and flowery of the 'Flor" names. Another option would be Fiorentina, though you can also downshift to Flora or …

This Celtic goddess and Arthurian name may sound terminally old-ladyish to many ears--but so did names like Ella and Etta not so long ago. So Enid is yet …

A spiky, contemporary feeling choice that may derive from a number of sources, including: the feminine Kiersten ("a Christian"), the Irish Keirsey (a topographic name from the Norman period), the …