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… it has never been particularly common. Delinda gained some modest recognition through the character Delinda Deline in the TV series 'Las Vegas' which aired in the early 2000s. The name …

… ultimately comes from the Arabic word syl, meaning "torrent". Selin is also an evergreen plant from Central Asia, and might occasionally be used as a form of Seline or Selene.

… a modern, unconventional quality that appeals to parents seeking something brief yet distinctive. It carries feline associations that suggest independence, grace, and a touch of mystery. While very uncommon as …

Not DH approved, but he won't play the name game until we are officially pregnant! Collection of names I like, would seriously consider, or just don't want to …

… full of consonants, such as Brunhilda, Gomer, and Hortense. They'd suit your funny-looking feline or you could subvert expectations and use one on your perfect purebred poodle. These …

… storybook characters is a cat called Tabitha Twitchet, and indeed the nickname Tabby is decidedly feline; other old nicknames are Tibby and Tabea. A contemporary bearer is author Tabitha King …

… many parents now preferring either the full Katherine/Catherine or other diminutives like Kate or Katie. Kittie also naturally evokes feline associations, which can add to its sweet, gentle character.

… Leo, Milo, Charlie, and Max. Cat owners are often inspired by names of notable fictional felines, such as Nala, Simba, and Tigger. If you've got a kitten or a …

… was that there were more little human protagonists and fewer of the porcine (excluding Olivia), feline, canine, bovine, etc persuasion than there were in the past, and there were, as …

… Kitti appeals to parents seeking a cute, approachable name with familiar sounds but unique presentation. Its association with felines also gives it a gentle, warm quality that many find appealing.

… Leo, Oliver, Charlie, and Loki. Many cat owners choose popular cat names inspired by famous felines in pop culture, including Nala, Salem, Simba, Binx, Tigger, Garfield, Hobbes, and Bagheera. Other …

… playfulness, grace, and independence. The name has limited international recognition but offers a distinctive option for parents seeking something with Slavic heritage or those drawn to names with feline connections.

… formal name, it appeals to parents seeking something brief and friendly. The name's association with cats (through the common pet name 'tabby') gives it an additional playful, feline connection.

… Eddard for male cats. Harry Potter cat names are also a large inspiration for fantasy felines, from Myrtle, Hermione, and Minerva to Lucius, Neville, and Rubeus. Other fantasy names for …

… If you fancy a meta name for your cat, consider a name that has a feline meaning, such as Numair or Agu. There are all sorts of unique and unusual …

… Aurelia–Catiline Bolette—The Lady from the Sea Catiline—Catiline Dagny—The Vikings at Helgeland Eline—Lady Inger Ellida—The Lady from the Sea Frida—John Gabriel Borkman Hedda—Hedda …

… Katherine Heigl spelled it Adalaide. Alonzo—Alonzo is just one of the human-baby-worthy feline names in Cats, based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of …

These are names specifically for girls. No male or unisex names on this list. These are names of 100% French origin, meaning they don't derive from Latin, Greek, etc...

Dutch names for girls may be variations of names rooted in other languages, such as Marijse for Marisa. But the roster of Dutch girl names includes many native choices, from …

Dutch baby names on Nameberry are mostly variations long used in The Netherlands of names rooted in other languages. But there are also some distinctly Dutch names, often diminutives used …

Scandinavian names for baby girls hail from Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, but NOT Finland despite its geographical proximity to the Scandinavian countries. Mia is the most popular Scandinavian name for …

Compilation of names beginning with the letter "Z". - (Dear Nameberry, can we please go back to not needing the long 15+ word description?)

… name may not be related to the Irish Maeve; it’s Tahitian for “welcome.” Maeva Meline is a popular French folk singer and actress. Salome– Pronounced either sa-LOH-mee …

… survives mainly as a surname  (1945) ELIJAH—it died out in the general 19th century deline of biblical names, but not before it had established its shortening to be Lige …

Underused names that need to be given more attention. Cool-sounding and beautiful names for Girls.

A very long list of girls names beginning with the letter B. I hope it comes in handy.

Scandinavian names are a hot group, attracting new interest from parents beyond the Scandinavian countries. The Scandinavian names here include names with origins in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, but not …

The arrival of a new family pet has upended their plans for what to name their new son. What's the best alternative to John-called-Jack? The Name Sage …

A list of names based off of cats that includes both male and female names.

In the Nameberry 9 this week, Appellation Mountain‘s  Abby Sandel takes on one of the world’s longest celebrity baby names,  Rosalind A. A. A. F. Thurman-Busson aka …

Dutch girl names have historically been overlooked by American parents, but as the world of possible baby names expands, more parents may begin to embrace Dutch names for their daughters …

Girl names ending in D include several great options. Astrid is the most popular girl name ending with D right now. Along with Astrid, other girl names in the US …

This list is going to end up being very long. I intend to keep adding to it, so keep your eyes out! Fantasy names for all occasions!

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When we published our first baby-naming book Beyond Jennifer & Jason in 1988, we introduced the idea of sibling names: that the names of your second, third, and subsequent children …

Girls names that i love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Girl dog names that start with B are lovely choices. Popular female dog names that start with B include Bella, Bailey, and Blu. Unique girl dog names that start with …

A personal list of names consisting of word-names, animals, nature and the sun/moon (not individual moons, just our personal moon)

100% Imaginary reality where I know these people. My guilty name pleasures, both genders, all flavors.

Female dog names that start B with currently in the Top 100 dog names include Bella, Bailey, Belle, Blu, Bonnie, and Birdie. Dog names currently trending on Nameberry include Beatrice …

By Clare Green This week’s news includes bold middle names, spelling disputes, Disney villains, and dreamy French siblings. Soccer star names: Edson and Keylor The soccer World Cup kicks …

Nameberry 9 by Abby Sandel, Appellation Mountain Names like Katniss and Rainbow grab headlines.  Will anyone really name their daughter after the Hunger Games heroine?  Will Holly Madison’s little …

The Top 100 names of England and Wales are resplendent with choices that feel a lot more chic and surprising in the US than they must in the UK. Freya …

Since the father of our future children is half Swedish and "half everything else" as he says (somewhere on his father's side they severely lost track of their lineage …

Comprehensive list of all my favorite names for baby girls. Style: Classic, Nature, Mythological, International

European girl names are the most common group of names by origin in the US. The names on this list , though, are well-used for baby girls throughout Europe but …