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… parts of Switzerland, Josée offers a distinctive alternative to the more widely used Josie or Josephine. The name gained modest popularity in Quebec during the mid-20th century but remains …

… Though relatively rare, Josye offers a unique alternative to more common derivatives like Josie or Josephine. The name combines the historic gravitas of its biblical roots with a modern, stylish …

Trying to name my daughter due in April! Possible names to pitch to my husband.

… some — but used in its full form, it possesses the strength and elegance of Diana, Josephine, and Ophelia. A feminine form of Christian, with the same spiritual meaning, this name …

… Paulette--it did have a little six-year flurry here between 1967 and 1973. Josette may be feminine and flirty, but, given the choice, most parents today would prefer Josephine.

… for girls in the US Top 1000 baby names include Ivy, Eve, Stella, Natalie, Holly, Josephine, Mary, Lucia, and Angela. Along with Theodore, popular Christmas names for boys ranking in …

Girls names that are way overdue for their comeback! These are 'grandma' names which would be super cute on a kid.

… girl names that rank in the US Top 200 include Eloise and Elodie, Caroline, Claire, Josephine, Natalie, Sophie, Sydney, and Valerie. French names for girls trending in the US include …

… yet cool girl names in the US Top 200 include Vivian, Olive, Elsie, June, Esther, Josephine, and Iris. Names including Harriet, Matilda, Imogen, and Florence, have already caught on in …

… Old Hollywood names for girls in the US Top 1000 include Audrey, Ava, Greta, Gloria, Josephine, Mae, Monroe, and Sophia. Old Hollywood glamour girl surnames worth considering for a daughter …

My longest of potential middle names for a daughter. I like unique and slightly dated names, and am willing to take risks on the middle.

Find the perfect beautiful name for your daughter that is unique.You may find names from the beginning of time and some names that are popular now.

… syllable. The name has a delicate, romantic quality while maintaining connections to the more familiar Josephine and Joselyn. While uncommon in most countries, Josiline has seen occasional use in French …

… represents a gender-neutral approach to naming or may be short for feminine names like Josephine or Joanna. The feminine use of Joe embodies a straightforward, no-nonsense quality that …

… of Amaia, a Basque name meaning "the end." In Japan, Amaya is a surname. Actors Mariska Hargitay and Peter Hermann are the parents of a young daughter named Amaya Josephine.

French and princessy, sophisticated and feminine Genevieve is a great name. Here are some alternatives!

Our first daughter's name is Vivienne Skye which we LOVE and it's been so hard to find anything that we love as much.

… Marcy are rising in popularity as well. Marceline may appeal to parents who like frilly, traditional, and sophisticated names such as Josephine and Genevieve. Marcella is another variation to consider.

… Aurora, other princess names in the US Top 100 include Alice, Amelia, Ariana, Charlotte, Isabella, Josephine, Lily, and Sophie. The more unique princess names, including Fabiola, Khadija, Leonore, and Ulrike …

… uncommon, Jolleen offers familiarity while remaining distinctive. It combines the simplicity of Jo (derived from Josephine, meaning "Jehovah increases") with a flowing, feminine suffix. Parents might choose this name for …

Baby girl is coming in June. We like unique names, but nothing too weird. Last name is Mustard, that is odd enough.

… writers Nicholson and Russell, actor Simon, Senator Howard, rocker Ginger, jazz musician Chet, blues singer Anita, and entertainer Josephine. Baker is one of the most common surnames in the US.

… Romeo, other dance names in the US Top 1000 include Anna, Aurora, Boston, Conrad, Graham, Josephine, Juliet, and Lorenzo. Names inspired by particular styles of dance — such as Allemande, Tango …

… used internationally, Josebe represents the distinctive naming traditions of Basque culture. It offers a unique alternative to more common Joseph derivatives like Josefina or Josephine while maintaining its cultural significance.

… John, meaning "God is gracious"), Joni could also work as a diminutive for Joanna or Josephine. Given to 106 babies in the US in a recent year, it has serious …

… other girl names with gravity in the US Top 100 include Claire, Delilah, Eleanor, Emma, Josephine, Lydia, Victoria, and Adeline. Rare girl names with historic roots include Agatha, Elspeth, Rowena …

Angelic Evangeline is a favorite on Nameberry and in the real world. Here are some alternatives

… Posie might be what you do when you take a Selfie, right? Posie might also be a short form for butterfly name Mariposa, or even of Josephine, Sophia, or Penelope.

… While not commonly used, it offers an alternative to more popular forms like Josefina or Josephine. The name has a warm, melodious quality and conveys a sense of grace and …

… affectionate nickname. The Dutch sometimes use it as a diminutive for names like Petra or Josephine. The name's informal, animated character makes it distinctive but rare in official naming …

… provides an interesting alternative to more common feminine names ending in "-ine" like Christine or Josephine. Its rarity today makes it an unusual choice that carries both traditional roots and …

… retro names for girls in the US Top 200 include Alice, Arabella, Clara, Daisy, Esther, Josephine, Lydia, and Sadie. Unique vintage girl names that are starting to trend include Cordelia …

… Charlotte, other feminizations of male names in the US Top 200 include Emilia, Gabriella, Gianna, Josephine, Lucia, Samantha, Valentina, and Victoria. A number of feminizations are now considered mom — or …

… This rare name provides a distinctive alternative to more common biblical names like Elizabeth or Josephine, while still maintaining religious significance. Though uncommon in contemporary usage, Josabeth may appeal to …

… with Archie and Charlotte, other royal names in the US Top 1000 include Eloise, Oscar, Josephine, Carlos, Alice, Emmanuel, Isla, and Gabriel. We see some of the recent Scandinavian royal …

Josie is jaunty and friendly: among the most winning of all nickname names. She's been on the Social Security list since records began being kept. Josie and the Pussycats …

A list of stately Victorian names that would translate well today for a baby girl.

Also spelled Abeeha, this name derives from a nickname given to Fatima, daughter of the Prophet Muhammad. The full version of the nickname is Umm Abeeha meaning "her father's …

Old-fashioned girl names are feeling fresher than ever. Parents in search of cool, traditional names for their daughters are looking further afield, resurrecting recently-fusty choices such as Florence …

These names we either like (but not loove) or reeeally like (but have reservations over nicknames, pronunciation, etc)

Unique and classic boys and girls names A list designed for possible upcoming baby with an eye toward possible twins

It's interesting how names imported to the US from other countries and cultures have fashion cycles based on their culture of origin. Paulette along with cousins Annette and Claudette …

These are names for women I chose for classic, unusual or eye catching elements, while still being familiar to some.

Both a saint's name and a presidential one via Gerald Ford—who was born Leslie—Gerald is a quintessential 1930s-40s name, when it ranked as high as Number …

Celestine is a pretty, crystalline extension (actually a diminutive) of Celeste that would make a choice that is both delicate and strong. It is also a popular name in France …

The trendy name of a Disney princess, as well as a fragrant flower, Jasmine is a style star. Here are some alternatives!

Joellin is a feminine name likely derived from Joel, a Hebrew name meaning "Yahweh is God." This uncommon variation adds a feminine ending to the biblical masculine name. Joellin appears …

Gloria is beginning to move beyond its de-glamorized Grandma image, most recently thanks to glamorous young Hollywood parents Maggie Gyllenhaal and Peter Sarsgaard, who chose it for their second …