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… wealth' or 'fortune' and 'hild' meaning 'battle.' Saint Odilia was an 8th-century abbess from Alsace who is venerated as the patron saint of good eyesight. Ottila has a vintage …

… ārā meaning "world" and "decorate" respectively. The name has been borne by 17th-century Mughal princess Jahanara Begum, poet Jahanara Arzu, cricketer Jahanara Alam, and activist and writer Jahanara Imam

… despite the corny nickname alert. Cornelius has some magical vibe via Cornelius Agrippa, a medieval alchemist who appears in scores of books, including Frankenstein and Harry Potter. In Christopher Marlowe …

… Brandy or Brandi, which originated as diminutive forms of Brandon or as references to the alcoholic beverage. Alternatively, it could be connected to Slavic names containing the element "bran" meaning …

… s 'The Miller's Tale' from the 14th century. Derived from the French diminutive of Alice (from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type'), Allisoun carries a distinctly literary, historical …

… human-vampire lovers. Twilight single-handedly popularized not only the names Bella and Edward but Alice, Emmett, Jasper, and Esme. *Twilight baby names* even include one invented name that has …

… names like Marianne or Lyanne. The name Allison derives from the medieval French diminutive of Alice, ultimately from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type.' The distinctive spelling with 'y …

… a compound name, created by blending the Mayan Goddess with a popular choice such as Alaina, Alicia, or Alessandra. Particularly popular among Spanish-speaking parents, Alitzel briefly made the US …

… Aveline, meaning "pleasant" or "beautiful bird." Alternatively, it could be related to the French name Alain (feminine form Alaine), ultimately from a Celtic word meaning "rock" or "handsome." The name …

… popular names list . The most popular girls' name in Sweden is the not-very-Swedish Alice, though Maja, Elsa, and Ebba also rank in the Top 10. The very interesting …

… of actual cats in books, such as Tigger from Winnie the Pooh and Dinah from Alice in Wonderland, as well as the names of human characters that can be cute …

… to names like Odilia and Ottilie. Historically, Saint Odilia was a 7th-century abbess from Alsace who is venerated as the patron saint of good eyesight and Alsace. Odolia carries …

… prosperity. In Spanish, where the name is pronounced with an H sound at the beginning ala Jose, Jara is a flower name meaning "rock-rose". In Arabic, the meaning of …

… though of as either scary or tech-y, Electric is at least reminiscent of Eric, Alec, Ellis, Aletris, Alecto, and Electra, which could make it feel exciting and buzzy, albeit …

… melodic ending that gives it a romantic, elaborate quality. Similar to names like Elaina or Alaina, the '-aina' suffix adds a contemporary flourish to the traditional name. Charlaina began appearing …

… inspired Cree name, notably borne by artist Kimowan Metchewais whose work explored Indigenous identity though community, environment, and language. It also appears in a song title by singer Arlette Alcock.

… name is the title of a popular and oft-covered children's song, written by Alice Fredlund and first performed by her 50s musical trio, The Halekulani Girls. A more …

… Elisenda is not a relative of the aforementioned names. Instead, it comes from the Germanic Alasind, which can mean "temple journey" and or "other path", depending on how the first …

… meaning "sword" or "fire" in Germanic languages) or more commonly as a reference to the alcoholic beverage. This distinctive spelling with doubled letters and an "ie" ending emerged primarily in …

… recent years. It's related to the flower alyssum as well as to the classic Alice and variants. Alyssa Milano helped give it a bounce back when she was still …

… names. The baby names of supermodels are a fashionable bunch with a variety of origins. Alastair and Clementine, Lyra and Ugo, Cosima and more join the list of names vetted …

… and bows. They're the kind of little girls you'd see playing in brooks and streams, running through the meadows, and reading novels like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

… attracts you to Ransom in the first place. While Ransom feels like a modern appellation ala Breaker or Ranger, it's interesting to note on the popularity chart that it …

… battle.' Saint Odilia was a revered 7th-century abbess who became the patron saint of Alsace and is associated with healing eye afflictions. Otilie has variations across Europe including Ottilie …

… now, Arbor takes its place alongside other new arborial names ranging from the mighty Oak (or Oakley) to the more delicate Birch to the more flowery Juniper, Acacia, and Hazel.

… similar sounds to Addison, Ashton, and Anderson, it's also the name of a city in Alabama which was named for one of the founder's daughter-in-law, Annie.

… getting a lot more coverage now since the fame of international human rights lawyer Amal Alamuddin Clooney, who's singlehandedly made this one of the best-known Arabic names for …

… defend' or 'to help.' In English-speaking countries, it emerged as a variant spelling of Alicia or Alyssa. The name gained visibility in the UK through British singer and television …

… used since medieval times. Saint Ottilia was an 8th-century abbess and patron saint of Alsace, giving the name religious significance. Otelia saw modest popularity in the United States in …

… references, including the fascinating Baroness Eugenie Munster in Henry James's The Europeans and Eugenia Alabaster, a leading character in A. S. Byatt's Angels and Insects, and it was …

… have Irish origins, where it's related to the name Eilish or Ailish, variants of Alice meaning 'noble' or 'exalted.' In some traditions, it may connect to the ancient Mesopotamian …

… that all kinds of place-names that were once not considered as baby names, from Alaska to Morocco to Chicago to, yes, Congo are on the list. The place-name …

… Anna of course is familiar and Liese or Lise is a short form of Elizabeth, ala Lisa, But though it may be seen as old style in Germany, it's …

… of the traditional name while offering a distinctive spelling that incorporates both 'Alyz' (similar to Alice) and 'abeth.' The unique orthography gives the name a modern, personalized quality while still …

… more traditional forms. The original name Allison derives from the medieval Norman-French diminutive of Alice, ultimately coming from the Germanic name Adalheidis, meaning 'noble type.' Alleyson has not achieved …

… 2016. You have a triple choice with this name--the British spell it Alistair or Alastair, while the Scots prefer Alasdair--but they're all suave Gaelic versions of Alexander …

… a creative spelling of Aaliyah. It could also be related to the Latin-derived name Alicia, meaning 'noble' or 'truthful.' Aleea has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels, making …

… Sweden's stylish, modern culture. Baby names popular in Sweden include classic English names like Alice and Oliver, Swedish spins on traditional names such as Maja and Filip, and classic …

… also derive from a surname of English origin or be connected to the Breton name Alan. The name has gained moderate popularity since the early 2000s, possibly boosted by its …