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A name sometimes used by Latino parents, perhaps relating to the popular Spanish TV mini-series of that name.

Vibeke is a feminine Scandinavian name particularly popular in Norway and Denmark. It derives from the Old Norse name Vibeka, which combines 'vi' (sacred) and 'beka' (protection), essentially meaning 'sacred …

Variation of Valentina with the same pared-down appeal as Maren.

Though rarely used now that many parents would rather appropriate men's names than sweeten them with feminine endings, Thomasina does have some vintage appeal. Thomasina Coverly plays a large …

Popular throughout Northern and Eastern Europe, particularly in countries like Sweden, Norway, Russia, and Germany, Sonja has a rich cultural heritage. The name gained international recognition through figures like Sonja …

Never as popular as Florence; today's parents might prefer Venezia, Verona, or Romy. It is also a Hindu name meaning "one with shiny hair" and is another name for …

As nature names get more popular, parents look to undiscovered nature words and terms that can be turned into baby names. Rice is certainly undiscovered, but may not make the …

Petrovna is a traditional Slavic feminine patronymic, specifically Russian, meaning 'daughter of Peter.' Rather than a given first name, it historically functions as a middle name in Russian naming conventions …

The name Persia derives from Avestan Parsa, the name of the Indo-European nomadic people who migrated into southern Iran in about 1000 BCE. Persis or Persea, the feminine form …

Pernille is a feminine Scandinavian name, particularly popular in Denmark and Norway. It derives from Petronilla, a diminutive of Petronia, which comes from the Latin word 'petrus' meaning 'rock' or …

Like the original spelling Micah, more parents each year are considering this name for girls.

Mason with a French accent. Some parents may pick this spelling as an attempt to feminize or distinguish from trendy Mason.

The French spelling of Lucy feels particularly light and shimmery.

Lovisa is a Scandinavian feminine name, particularly popular in Sweden, derived from Louise, which ultimately comes from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter.' Despite its martial …

Kerstin is a feminine Scandinavian name, particularly popular in Sweden, serving as the Nordic form of Christina. Derived from Christian roots, it ultimately means 'follower of Christ.' Introduced to English …

An easily adaptable Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camila, Kamilah has gentle sounds and a bright meaning. It is a feminine form of Kamil …

Likely inspired by the Biblical Josiah, paired with the ja prefix, Jasai was one of the fastest rising debus to the US Top 1000 in 2025 — for boys, that is …

Jean is primed to rise again – particularly in the middle slot. So could Gene follow suit? This spelling is still more commonly a male name, short for Eugene or given …

Elvinea is a magical feeling choice, part Elva, part Linnea, and part Elvin, with a meaning that links it to the mystical.

As Elodie filters into the mainstream, parents may turn to the rarer Spanish form Elodia as an alternative.

Historically a diminutive of Wilhelmina, Elma's parent name and soundalike sisters are slowly stirring back to life as the trend for vintage baby names continues. With Alma on the …

Billie is a tomboy nickname name, part of the growing trend for using boyish nicknames for girls and now destined for stardom along with its most famous contemporary bearer, music …

Arcadia, a name for an unspoiled paradise, makes an attractive secular alternative to Nevaeh or Eden. For parents who want an unusual name with a friendlier nickname, Arcadia has the …

An epithet of the Hindu goddess Parvati, Bhavani is a mother goddess thought to be the power of nature and the source of creative energy.

A mystical new word name for parents in search of witchy baby names.

In Celtic mythology, Clora is the patron goddess of the River Clyde.

Martinique is a Caribbean island that’s part of the Lesser Antilles, and is a region of France. This could be a fresh way to honor a Martin or Martha.

Likely inspired by popular Ezra, 27 parents used the name Ezryn for their baby boys in a recent count, with alternative spellings Ezren and Ezran being preferred, given to 83 …

Kimimila is a trending choice among parents with Lakota heritage. It's especially popular in South Dakota, where many Lakota live today.

Popular with Muslim and African-American parents, this virtue name also fits in with the trendy i ending names being seen at the moment. It debuted on the US Top …

The name of several rulers of Parthia and of the ill-fated admirer of the princess of Persian Armenia, Shirin. The story of Farhad's love for Shirin is one …

Hebrew Elijah has charmed parents with his soft, feminine sound and Old Testament connections. Here are some alternatives!

Names like London, Paris, Portland, Alexandria, Sydney etc. that I like are added to this list

Now a days parents are naming their kids everything from vintage classics to weather patterns and everything in-between. Everyone wants that trendy name that's different, yet not too …

Golden Retriever names are particularly well-suited to the yellow-colored, friendly dog breed. Options include names that mean gold or yellow such as Goldie and Cyrus, all-American names …

For many parents in the Western world, Greek and Norse mythological names tend to be quite culturally familiar. Names like Atlas, Freya, and Orion have risen through the ranks in …

Parents in search of names emblematic of a new masculine image for their sons are also looking toward ethnic choices unknown in the U.S. just a few years ago …

Let’s help these parents solve a puzzle! Find Celtic baby names–specifically Scottish-Cornish– that don’t start with P or I, contain the letters L and A, but …

Heston gained recognition as a first name partly through association with American actor Charlton Heston, famous for his roles in epic films like 'The Ten Commandments' and 'Ben-Hur.' Heston …

Woodsy baby names are on the rise — particularly for boys — but Woodland has potential as a girl name as well. Woods is a preppy nickname option, with the ultra-feminine …

The Daintree Rainforest in Queensland is a part of the largest continuous rainforest in Australia. It was named after Richard Daintree, an early Australian geologist and photographer. His surname in …

Tailored English surname that could appeal to parents who like Holland, Harper, and Harley.

Pretoria is a city in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa, named after its founder Marthinus Pretorius. The surname derives from from Latin praetor meaning "leader, official".

One of the spiritual word names that parents started to use in the 2010s.

Ballet dancer Misty Copeland may draw more parents to consider her surname for a baby girl — which at last count was 29% female.

Nouveau syllable compound that could appeal to parents looking to honor a Brenda or Brendan in their life.

A classic from the Welsh Bible, but parents outside Wales would probably need a good reason to use the extra E.

Kamber takes Amber into the 21st century, particularly with the Kardashian-ized K spelling.

This name caught the attention of American parents beginning in 2018, when the Fox show The Four: Battle for Stardom premiered. Zhavia Ward was a finalist on the first season.

Variant of Jordan used in Cuba and parts of South America.