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The popular appeal of the strong, intelligent Saint Teresa of Avila, combined with the selfless compassion of the more recent Mother Teresa, have fused to give this second-tier classic …

With its appealing double-a configuration, this is the name of an Israeli kibbutz on the Galilee beach. For girls, Saar is a popular modern name in the Netherlands, a …

Rouse first appeared on the charts for girls in 2020, possibly as a dynamic alternative to Rose. Rouse rhymes with "vows."

With its appealing cadence, reminiscent of currently popular choices like Amari, Giovani, Armani, and Jakari, Ohtani is a Japanese last name, that began to be used as a given name …

Strong and appealing Armenian choice, but could be confused with Owen.

Natasha, an appealing, still unusual name, entered the American mainstream post-Cold War but seems to have peaked in the eighties, replaced by the more straightforward Natalie. As is common …

More popularly appearing as Méline, which has ranked in the French charts since the 90s, Mélinne is a pretty variant of Melina, with the same honey sweet meaning. Pronounced as …

Despite its appearance, McGill is not related to any of the Gil- names, including Gilbert, Gilford, and Gilson. The "gill" piece is derived from the Gaelic word gall, meaning "foreigner …

Marvelous first appeared on the charts for girls all the way back in 1964 but wasn't seen again till 2009. It's been used in small numbers every year …

Malayah first appeared on the charts in 1994 and has steadily climbed its way into the Top 1000. It's a spelling variation of Malaya, which derives from the same …

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 …

With the appeal of Seven, Levi, and Leland, Leven is an intriguing surname style choice, that could have its origins in either the Old English levin meaning "lightening, strike", in …

A unique, appealing name brought to fame by British sprinter Laviai Nielsen, who has an identical twin sister named Lina.

Unusual and appealing, Laurenza might make a perfect honor name for an ancestral Laura or Lawrence. Count Laurenza among the unknown-yet-usable Italian names for girls.

Khyrein first appeared in the US statistics in 2022 and is a name with several possible origins. On one hand, it could be a spelling variation of either the Irish …

This internationally appealing choice is related to far more popular cousin Kayla, which currently ranks at Number 115.

The American appetite for boys names starting with the Kay-sound seems unlimited: Think Cason, Kaison, Caiden, Kayden... and Kace. Which hit the Top 1000 for the first time in …

The American appetite for new names ending in the letters "yn" knows no bounds. This one, a close relative of popular Jaxson, was among the fastest-rising boys' names of …

Soft and appealing, with a whiff of vanilla.

Soft and appealing, with a whiff of vanilla.

Unusual but appealing nickname that could really be used for any name starting with Im-, although most commonly Imena. We've also heard of it used as a short form …

This name appears frequently in the Old Testament, notably as the Hebrew name of Shadrach.

With an appealing, nature inspired meaning and a sharp, solid sound, Ghaith was among the fastest-rising names in Canada in 2022 and has since seen increased use in the …

Connor, the appealing name of an early semi-legendary king of Ulster in Irish mythology, sits firmly in the Top 100 and taken together with its alternate spellings would rank …

Though it appears as if it could be Irish, Cilan is an invented name from the Pokemon universe, derived directly from the word "cilantro."

Celaena notably appears in the Throne of Glass book series by popular fantasy writer, Sarah J. Maas. It is borne by one Celaena Sardothien, also known as Aelin Galathynius, a …

With an appealing blend of strong and soft sounds, Buthaina is an Arabic name, sometimes seen as a diminutive form of Basna, meaning "beautiful little one" or "soft, delicate". It …

Atalia, also appearing as Athaliah and Atalya, is a biblical name with a gory history but a bright and appealing sound. In step with the current fashion for A-starting …

AmLie appears to be a variant or stylized form of Amelie, the French version of Amelia. The name derives from Germanic origins meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' The unusual capitalization may …

Zenebe is an appealing name well-used in Ethiopia but rarely heard outside its native land. But it translates easily into English and Zen makes for a cool and attractive …

An attractive, widely appealing, multicultural option, Yuna has its roots in Japanese, Breton, Korean, Chinese. KPOP singer Yuna may be attracting some attention to her name, as might influencer Yunabugs …

An interesting and appealingly international spin on Barbara, with a lot of charm and energy.

This unisex name appears multiple times in the Bible on both male and female figures, though when spelled as Timnah, it is also a Biblical place name. Traditionally pronounced teem …

A simple and appealing unisex Korean name with many possible meanings, depending on the hanja characters used. This spelling also coincides with the English word "sun", which is a nice …

Sidonie is an appealing and chic French favorite that is starting to attract some American fans as a fresher alternative to Sydney. Also spelled Sidony, Sidonie was the birth name …

Relaxed, with an appealing touch of swagger.

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 …

Sabira is an appealing Arabic name that refers to one of the essential Quranic qualities of patients. Sabri is another form of the name that can be used for both …

Paz is an appealing Spanish name meaning "peace", derived from the Latin "pax". It's usually feminine in Spanish, but could also make an interesting literary choice for a boy …

Palma is an appealing Latin name that's both geographical and botanical, referring to the sunny and culturally rich capital of Majorca and to the foliage of a palm tree …

Paciano is an appealing twist on all the newly fashionable names that suggest peace.

Otis has real appeal for parents attracted to its catchy O initial and combination of strength and spunk. The appealing hero of the British TV show Sex Education has done …

Obadias, with its appealing 's' ending, could be an even fresher way to spin the biblical Obadiah.

This lively and appealing name originated as a short form of Cornelia, but is well able to stand on its own. Nelia is also often in the Hispanic culture, where …

The classic Michael appears in many various forms around the world, and Mi̇kayıl is the Azerbaijani variation. A notable bearer is footballer Mikayil Faye, who uses the nickname Mika.

Just as internationally appealing as its feminine form, Mira, Miran is a name with multiple origins that is popular in Turkey, Azerbaijan, The Netherlands, and the UK. As a Slovene …

Mia is an appealingly unfussy multicultural name that has enjoyed a meteoric rise up the charts and is now firmly among the ten top girl names. Mia has surpassed its …

More likely to appear as Mazal, this upbeat Hebrew word name is associated with good luck, good fortune, and congratulations. It was originally used to describe constellations, stars, and the …

While Malakhi might appear to some as a modern twist on the more familiar Malachi, it is in fact closer to the Biblical Hebrew form, Mal'akhi.It made a …

This unusual and appealing form of Laura is popular in sections of Wales.