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… borne by Welsh rulers and nobility. The name gained modern recognition through Australian cyclist Cadel Evans, who won the Tour de France in 2011. While not among the most common …

… bishop, translator and author, Johan Henrik Thomander, the name fit in with the likes of Evander and Leander. It might also be the perfect middle name option if you want …

… part of a small group of names with similar roots: Ivar, Ivor, Ivo, Ives, and Evander. It was brought to England by Scandinavian settlers in the Middle Ages, and to …

… Lilian ("pledged to God; lily"), it may also be used as a diminutive of Marceline, Evangeline, and similar. A standout Liline is Liline Jacquemus, the grandmother of the French fashion …

… one.' Alternatively, it might connect to place names like Birinus, an early Christian saint who evangelized in Britain. The name has a strong, compact sound with its two distinct syllables …

… meaning 'beam of light' or 'counsel') with the trendy '-van' suffix found in names like Evan or Ivan. The name has a contemporary feel while maintaining a connection to traditional …

… of Ireland, though, this Gaelic spelling would prove difficult. Confusingly for English speakers, this name beginning with E is pronounced as Ava, while the A-beginning Aoibhe is like Eva.

… was borne by several early Christian saints and writers, including a 5th-century bishop who evangelized in Ireland. The name also connects to the chemical element palladium, named after the …

… name ending in -lia, from Amelia and Natalia, to Aurelia and Rosalia, to Alia and Evangelia. This would make it a nickname name, fitting in well with other popular choices …

All the various girl names I like - from girly girl names to unisex names.

… connection isn't definitively established. Alternatively, it might be influenced by names like Trevor or Evan, or represent a completely modern creation. Tevvin began appearing in naming records primarily in …

… use. Along with Calliope, other fancy girl names in the US Top 1000 include Genevieve, Evangeline, Persephone, and Emmeline. Fancy boy names in the US Top 1000 include Alistair, Cedric …

… merchants and pirates and explorers - as well as the thought-to-be-mythical-but-just-really-hard-to-find Evan's Cove, a place of mermaids, selkies, sirens, and nymphs.

… Matthew or the French Matthieu, Matthieus maintains the strong biblical connections to the apostle and evangelist. The name carries connotations of wisdom, reliability, and spiritual devotion. Although relatively rare in …

… of the prime names for winter babies. Miss Bianca was an elegant mouse (voiced by Eva Gabor) in Disney's 1977 The Rescuers, and Bianca features as a character in …

… that mean guardian angel include many variations of the name Angel itself, from Aniela to Evangeline. They also may be variations of the names of famous angels, such as Seraphina …

… regions, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. Mattes carries the biblical associations of the apostle and evangelist Matthew while offering a distinctive cultural variation. The name has a strong, concise sound …

I want my children to feel like they have special names that are unique to them

… as did Jessica Capshaw. While Eve is compromised by its similarity to trendy sisters Ava, Eva, Avery, Evelyn, Evie, ad infinitum, it still has them all beat with its streamlined …

… and Kelly Preston's Ella Bleu to Alicia Silverstone's Bear Blu. Dave 'The Edge' Evans named his daughter Blue Angel back in 1989. Despite all these high profile female …

… form of Matthew, from Hebrew meaning 'gift of God,' and represents one of the four evangelists. Together, they create a name with strong spiritual significance that reflects deep cultural traditions …

… slays; a Titan war god; a teacher of Athena; and a grandson of the King Evander, who features in Virgil's Aeneid. Pronounced PAHL-LAHS in Classical Greek and PAL …

… Along with Ruth and Serenity, other Good Girl names in the US Top 300 include Evangeline, Clara, Esther, Ivy, Julia, Melody, Nora, and Summer. Common floral names such as Daisy …

… 15. While the sentiment is sweet, we'd advise going with Angel, Angelica, Angela, Seraphina, Evangeline, Angeline, or any An- name, and simply calling your daughter 'my angel' as a …

… diaspora communities, Markos carries historical significance as it appears in the New Testament—Mark the Evangelist was the author of one of the four Gospels. The name has remained consistently …

… Spanish "ave" (bird) or see it as a creative variation of names like Ava or Eva with a melodic ending. As a contemporary name, Aveya has gained modest attention in …

These names are gorgeous alternatives for very popular girls names and maybe some names you just haven't considered!

… Ireland, and is catching on across the UK as well. Aoife is sometimes Anglicized as Eva, but the names are from independent origins. Eva shares roots with Eabha and Aoibhe …

Top picks for little sister to Greta Leona Bowden. Avoiding names that are too popular.

… girls in 2024. While it is similar enough in sound to Clover, Clara, Ever, and Eva that it might fit in, a more subtle nod to your baby's intelligence …

… Zachary, other 1990s names that remain in the US Top 250 include Alyssa, Connor, Dylan, Evan, Hannah, Sydney, and Taylor. The names that have fallen the farthest in popularity include …

Love the name Everly, but afraid of its trendiness. Here are some other options to consider.

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

This is an ever expanding list of some of my favorite names for baby girls.

… spelling variants have inevitably risen too. Evelynn is currently the most popular option, though Everlyn, Evalyn, and Evelin also getting more attention. Some parents may prefer the -lynn ending because …

… appear in the US stats for boys until 2024, when the rise of Cassius, Caspian, Evander, and Leander has likely allowed parents to separate it from its feminine form and …

… most common names today, Evelene offers a unique alternative to more popular variations like Evelyn, Evalina, or Eva. The -ene suffix adds a soft, flowing sound that enhances its feminine …

Here is a list of all the names I would consider if I ever had a daughter.

Unusual and whimsical names for Elowen’s sibling. Nothing starting with L or starting with Elo.

… from the tale of Layla and Majnun. The name has connotations of strength, measurement, and evaluation in Arabic. It's particularly popular in Tunisia, Morocco, and other Maghreb countries, as …

… century saint along with physicist Ewald Georg von Kleist and Olympian Ewald Walch. Ewoud and Ewout are Dutch variations, while other forms include the Portuguese Evaldo and the Latvian Ēvalds.

… Hope itself, girl names that mean hope that rank among the US Top 500 include Evangeline, Nova, Daisy, Chloe, and Helen. Boy names meaning hope that rank in the US …

I'm in love with old-fashioned names- I've scoured websites of colonial names, victorian names, and listened intently to discussions of ancestors. Focused on girls names.

Just some names I find interesting, unique or just beautiful that belong to real people I've met or have known in my life.

… born Harvey Kevan) and actors Van Johnson (born Charles Van) and Van Heflin (born Emmett Evan). Because of its common connection to surnames, it makes for an interesting middle name …