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… twenty-first century girl--a romanticized tribute to an Aunt Melissa or Melanie. Pelleas and Melisande is a play by Maeterlinck, the inspiration for the Debussy opera of the same …

Romantique French name invoking Debussy's haunting score for the opera Pelléas and Mélisande.

… LAY-oh-nee) LOUISE —  LUISA LUCY  —  LUCIENNE, LUCIA, LUCIANA, LUZ LYDIA  —  LYDIE MELISSA or MILLICENT —  MELISANDE NAOMI  —  NOEMI NICOLE  —  NICCOLA PATRICIA  —  PATRIZIA PAULA  —  PAOLA PEARL  —  PERLA RACHEL  —  RAQUEL SYDNEY — SIDONIE …

A form of Millicent related to the French Mélisande, Melisenda is used in various languages and sounds familiar and sweet.

Mellicent is a rare feminine name that evolved as a variant of Melisande and Millicent. It derives from Germanic origins, combining elements meaning 'work' and 'strength' or possibly 'honey' and …

Melesande is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Melisande, which has Germanic origins combining elements meaning 'strength' and 'work' or 'bold protector.' Most famously associated with …

Mellisande is an elegant feminine name of French origin, a variant of Melisande. The name derives from the Germanic elements 'mēl' meaning 'dear, beloved' and possibly 'sind' meaning 'path, journey …

Malissande is a feminine name with French origins, likely a variant of Melisande or Millicent. The name combines elements meaning 'strength' and 'work' in Germanic traditions. While relatively uncommon in …

Melysande is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Melisande or Mélisande, which has Germanic origins meaning 'strong in work' or 'strength in labor.' The name …

Malisande is an enchanting feminine name with medieval French origins, likely a variant of Melisande or Millicent. These names derive from Germanic elements meaning 'strength' and 'work' or 'labor.' With …

Meliscent is an elegant feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'work' and 'strength.' It's a variant of Melisande or Millicent, names that traveled to England with …

An old name wrapped in myth and legend, Pelleas is most familiar as the male lead in Debussy's opera Pelleas et Melisande, based on a play by the same …

By Linda Rosenkrantz Some really striking names appeared in the Baby Name Announcement forums in June, with berries outdoing themselves in creativity. This includes twins named Caspian and Melisande, Cassius …

… as her name sounds, but it's hard to imagine a parent familiar with the book wanting to use the name for their child. Two alternate directions: Millicent or Melisande.

… brave, and strong". Also appearing as Melisent, Melicent, and Malasintha, it's more related to Amelia than to Melissa, despite appearances. The French form, Melisande, is a fairy tale heroine.

… sweet Zura, Alcie, and Meja, as well as grand, impactful names like Drucilla, Valencia, and Melisande. Girl cat names that mean strong that are currently trending include Audrey, Althea, and …

… Ximena. Among the more unique romantic baby names for girls are Celestia, Dulcinea, Jessamine, and Melisande. Some of these romantic baby names are classic, some are popular, but we're …

The kind of names that would describe a girl with moonlit hair, piercing eyes, Elvin grace and a Siren's song. A young woman of strength, beauty and mystery.

It’s a short list so far, but here’s some baby girl names that to me scream “fierce.”

… ANASTASIA ANGELICA ANTONIA ARABELLA ARTEMESIA AURORA CELESTIA EVANGELINA FORSYTHIA GABRIELLA ISADORA JULIANA LILLIANA MAGDALENA MARIELLA MELISANDE NATALYA PALOMA RAFFAELA RAMONA SERAPHINA TAMARA TATIANA VALENTINA VENETIA The names of romantic heroines …

Melissa is a favorite girls' name from the 80s and 90s that at this point is overused. Here are some possible substitutes.

… or Margot Marguerite Marigold Marin or Marine Marjorie Marlow or Marlowe Martha Matilda Maude Mazarine Melisande Mercy Merritt Millicent Millie Minerva Minnie Mirabel or Mirabelle Mirren Muriel [/column1] [column2] boys …

… Shoshana Lorelei.…Rory Margaret….Maisie, Daisy, Pearl Maria….Mitzi Mary….Miriam, Moira Matilda….Maud Millicent….Melisande Minerva….Athena Sarah….Sally, Sadie Susannah….Shoshana Thomasina….Tamsin Violet….Iolanthe, Yolanda Vivian….Bevin …

To me, the middle spot is for going wild and using a name you otherwise couldn't up front. Here are some of my favourites for girls!

I love names that sound like they could belong to porcelain dolls, names that conjur images of girls so fragile they appear to be made of glass.

though my soul my set in darkness, it will rise in perfect light; i have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night

… Elizabeth – is Matthew’s ancient vampire maman.  Her full, and fabulously French name is Genevieve Melisande Helene Ysabeau. Athena Marguerite Françoise Marie – Speaking of elaborate appellations, the new Danish princess …

Beautiful names that wouldn't feel out of place in a story book. Many have historic links and combine beautifully.

Names for girls inspired by fairytales, disney, and other fantasy things. Mermaid like, enchanting, princess names.

A list of names similar to those found in "A Song of Ice and Fire" and/or "Game of Thrones," as well as those from the series with real-world …

By Linda Rosenkrantz with Esmeralda Rocha We recently posted a list of the names that you Berries showed the greatest interest in over the past year—topped by the not …

I tend toward classic eccentric names, so here are all the ones I like. I also have a list of my top 10 favorites.

Looking for something similar to your favorite, but oh so popular name? Maybe I can help! To prevent clutter, I've decided not to include (most) of the international variations …

Baby names with a whimsical, ethereal quality to them. They could be the name of a fairy, witch, sorcerer, or other magical being.

Girly girl names are the most elaborately feminine of baby names. They have become newly fashionable, as today’s brave parents are not intimidated by names that go beyond three …

I like names that have a sweet, soothing sound. This is a list of my favorite names that make you think “sweet and graceful.”

by Linda Rosenkrantz June has come to a close and with it the end of the year’s second quarter, meaning it’s time for our report on the names …

Names that I encounter that are striking or fascinating. Who knows, maybe my next child's name is on here, or yours!

Alina D's master list of girls' names. Not much to see here, just a list of my favorite names

There’s never been a better time to give a daughter a fanciful, over-the-top name. Over the past few years, everyone has had to cut back and restrain …

By K. M. Sheard, of NookofNames There’s an old method of naming first recorded in use in the Old Testament. It’s called homophony, and basically is the …

If your'e looking for unique or unusual names you have come to the right place! Here are beautiful and elegant names like Ambrosia, or Eloquent. But also fun unconventional …

By Linda Rosenkrantz At the risk of repeating myself, May was once again a fantastic month for babyberry naming, with yet another wide variety of creative choices. The May baby …

Unique French girl names that are rare in the US but rank in the France Top 100 include Louise, Ambre, Manon, Agathe, Jeanne, Romane, Leonie, and Margaux. Stylish French names …

By Pamela Redmond Satran Many parents today like the meaning of their child’s name to announce itself: True, Justice, Pax. Or they might favor a place-name or word …