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German
"grace + god is my light"
Variant of Hannelore
Esmeranda is a flowing feminine name with Latin and Spanish influences. It appears to be an elaboration of Esmeralda, which means 'emerald' in Spanish, referencing the precious green gemstone. The…
Meredy is a feminine name with a whimsical, melodic quality. It may be derived as a variation of Meredith, which has Welsh origins meaning 'great lord' or 'sea lord,' or it could be a creative modern…
Greek, place name, meaning unknown
The name of an area in northern Greece, known in the era of Homer's Odyssey as Aeolia, Thessaly makes a spirited and pretty place name. Reminiscent of Tessa, Rosalie, and Thea, the name likely…
Greek
"breath"
This name of the mortal girl loved by Eros is too loaded with psyche/psycho/psychic associations. The mythological Psyche became goddess of the soul.
Modern invention
This contemporary combo name was chosen by reality stars Tristan and Ryan Sutter for their daughter and has been picked up by others.
Aidanne is a feminine variation of Aidan, originally an Irish masculine name meaning 'little fire' or 'fiery one.' The addition of the extra 'n' and silent 'e' feminizes and softens the traditional…
Spelling variation of Sela
"rock"
This spelling variation of the Biblical place-name Sela is found on early American census roles, but Sela is more usual today. Cella is another early variation.
Word name
No one will ever forget it. But Remember as a name came over on the Mayflower, so it has deep history as well as modern potential.
French form of Constantina, Latin
"steadfast"
Refined and serious, Constantine is the French variant of Constantina, a Roman feminine form of Constantine. (Yes, you did read that right). Ultimately from the Latin constans , it's a virtuous…
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
"evangelist, preacher; sharer of good news or gospel"
An elaborate alternative to Evangeline, Evangelista is closely associated with the Four Evangelists (or gospels) in The New Testament, Mathew, Luke, Mark, and John, as such making a spiritual option.…
Evangelene is a feminine name that represents an elegant variation of Evangeline, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'bearer of good news.' This melodious name has roots in both Greek and…
English, variation of Rae, diminutive of Rachel
"ewe"
Rae is one of the coolest middle name choices: why not leave it at that?
Feminine form of Caecilius, Latin
"blind"
The ancient Roman name that gave us Cecilia, Cecily, and related names. This spelling looks authentic, but might raise more pronunciation problems than it solves.
English word name
"antiquity"
Your daughter will like this better at twenty than she will at fifty.
English, “afternoon”
An early day name worthy of consideration today for someone seeking a truly unusual name.
"answer"
An implied spiritual meaning makes this a plausible new name.
English
"unexpected good fortune"
A unique virtue name with a sound as happy and lively as its meaning.
"free"
A sixties-style name that might work best as a middle.
Pretty sound, provocative meaning, but a little over-the-top.
