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… used by Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings as the middle name of their daughter Alabama. Be aware, however, that the word gypsy is now considered an ethnic slur when …

… fit in, thanks to its similarity in sound to the likes of Edith and Eden. Alicia Keys used the name for her son back in 2010, but before that, it …

… variant of names like Delicia (from Latin, meaning 'delight' or 'pleasure') or an elaboration of Alicia with a 'De-' prefix. The name emerged in U.S. records primarily in the …

… or Damian) with the suffix '-eesha,' which has phonetic similarities to names like Keisha or Alicia. The 'Da-' prefix is common in various naming traditions, while the '-eesha' ending may …

… celebrity chef Jamie Oliver used it as the middle name for his boy Buddy, and Alicia Silverstone called her son Bear Blu, followed by Kate Winslet's Bear Blaize. The …

… meaning 'everything' or 'all,' suggesting completeness and wholeness. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Alice, which comes from the Old French name Aalis, a form of Adelaide, meaning 'noble …

… variation of 'Allie' or 'Ali,' serving as a diminutive for names like Alison, Alexandra, or Alice, which ultimately derive from Greek or Germanic roots meaning 'truth' or 'noble.' In Lebanese …

… Abby , Athena , Annie, Ava, Angel, and Aspen. Dog names currently trending on Nameberry include Aurelia , Alice , and Aurora . Unique female dog names that start with A include Amor , Agnes , and …

… the cotton gin. The first Wheelock Whitney — known as Wheels — was named after his mother, Alice Wheelock. His son, Wheelock Whitney Jr. went by Whee, and Wheelock Whitney III is …

… still used in Spain and Poland, while the intriguing Italian version is Ilaria. A notable current bearer is fitness expert and wife of Alec, Hilaria Baldwin, who was born Hillary.

… from Leon' or 'of the lion.' The name gained some recognition through famous French actor Alain Delon, lending it a touch of sophisticated European flair. In some contexts, it might …

… de la laine' meaning 'of wool'), or a modern adaptation of names like Elaine or Alaina. Some consider it a combination of the prefix 'De-' with 'Layna,' which itself could …

… prefix 'Da-' with the ending '-lisha,' possibly influenced by names like Alisha (a variant of Alicia from the Germanic name Adelaide). The 'Da-' prefix is a common element in many …

… exact etymology is not firmly established, it may be a modern variant of names like Alana (meaning "precious" or "beautiful" in Gaelic) or Ailani (Hawaiian for "high chief"). The distinctive …

… it offers a distinctive twist on more familiar names. Alyssa derives from the Germanic name Alice (meaning 'noble' or 'kind'), or potentially from the Greek alyssum flower. The unique spelling …

… appeal to adventurous parents seeking the romantically unusual. Tina Fey used it as her daughter Alice's middle name. Zenobia was the intriguing third-century Queen of Palmyra who for …

… Latin) or possibly as a blend of the prefix 'Da-' with '-licia' from names like Alicia. While uncommon in mainstream usage, Dalicia has a romantic, flowing sound that appeals to …

… for boys over the years, albeit in very small numbers. Connected to a city in Alabama (named for the founder's daughter-in-law, Annie), to an English surname meaning …

… as well. This version has never really caught on. (Maybe it's the association with Alan Alda: great actor, unlikely namesake for a little girl.) However, there is possible hope …

… used throughout the Middle Ages, the most popular medieval names were classic, familiar choices including Alice, Isabella, and Emma for girls, and William, John, and Henry for boys. In fact …

… and cooked their children hot lunches. Names that honor these paragons of domesticity range from Alice to Winnie, with detours to Peg and Tami. Along with Alice and Winnie, other …

… Mishal and associated with light sources, this form is notably borne by Olympic swimmer Mashael Alayed, rally driver Mashael AlObaidan, presenter and actress Mashael Jamal, and singer Mashael Khaled. The …

… for their young son. Macallister is usually heard as a patronymic surname, meaning son of Alasdair or Alistair or any one of the spellings of the Scottish form of Alexander …

… heaven' or 'sky.' Alternatively, it could be a modern variation of names like Elaine or Alana, or a creative spelling of Laney (itself often a diminutive of Elaine or Delaney …

… Only six were named Kinga last year. Is that because Kinga sounds like pseudo-royalty, ala Princessa? Though with names such as Reign and Royal rising through the ranks, the …

… Top 1000 for a handful of years now. Heaven and cousins like Nevaeh have been well-used so adding the popular -ly suffix, ala Everly, seems like a natural progression.

… through Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, the author of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." As a first name, Dodgson represents the trend of transforming …

… faced Amity, and is also related to Amy. Although rare — it was given to only 5 girls in 2020 — it has great potential as an alternative to Amelia and Alicia.

… the late 20th or early 21st century. Phonetically, it may be related to names like Acacia (from the Greek word for a type of tree) or could be a variant …