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Ciel

French

"sky"

This simple yet evocative French word name was chosen for her daughter by model Niki Taylor. While Ciel may be pronounced in French with two syllables, many will pronounce it as "seal" and there may…

Twila

English

"woven with a double thread; twilight; star"

The intriguing and creative feeling Twila is a vintage name that was semi-popular in the first half of the 20th century. Evoking the glowing light of twilight, it might appeal as an alternative to…

Beah

English diminutive of Beatrice, Latin

"she who brings happiness"

A rarely seen member of the Beatrice clan, with its own distinctive charm.

Ever

English word name

"always, eternally, constantly"

A simple, unusual word name with an evocative meaning, Ever feels similar enough to Eva, Evelyn, and Everly that it shifts easily into name territory. Actor Robert Carradine was ahead of the trends…

Meila

Meila is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Hebrew, meaning 'torch' or 'light bearer', or could be connected to the Hawaiian name Maile, referring to a fragrant vine…

Talisa

Modern invented name

Talisa is a recent addition to the Tali family, brought to light by actress Talisa Soto. It got a further boost from Talisa of Volantis, a small but crucial character in HBO's Game of Thrones .…

Harlie

Harlie is a contemporary feminine name that gained popularity as both a given name and nickname in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Originally a diminutive or variant of Harley, which derived…

Neiva

Neiva is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. In Portuguese, it may derive from 'neve' meaning 'snow,' suggesting purity and beauty. It could also have Brazilian origins, possibly…

Zipporah

Variation of Tziporah, Hebrew

"bird"

There are many variations of this name, with or without the initial T and the final h, with one p or two. In the Bible she was the wife of Moses.

Zahava

Modern Hebrew name

This is a Hebrew word name, created from the word zahav, meaning gold.

Izara

Arabic, Basque, Hausa

"shawl; star; section of tree"

Attractive, rhythmic choice with roots in several languages and cultures. It's a lesser-known a celestial name, meaning "star" in Basque and referring to a star in the constellation Boötes in Arabic.

Kalila

Arabic

"beloved"

The lilting name of a range of mythical mountains, with an extensive menu of spellings, and a more unusual way of fitting in with current favorites Lila and Lola.

Marlea

Marlea is a feminine name that appears to be a modern blend of the traditional Mary (or Mar- prefix) and the popular -lea/-leigh suffix. It may also be considered a variation of Marley or Marlie. The…

Attalie

Attalie is a feminine name of French origin, possibly derived as a variant of Natalie or Athalie. If connected to Natalie, it stems from the Latin 'natalis,' meaning 'birthday' or specifically 'birth…

Marli

Marli is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Marley, which has Irish roots meaning 'pleasant seaside meadow,' or it could be a creative blend…

Zuleika

Arabic

"fair, brilliant beauty"

Zuleika is a high-wire act of a name that might appeal to the intrepid baby namer, Like most 'Z'-starting girls' names, it projects a cool, strong aura, as exemplified by the character in Max…

Mireya

Spanish from Latin

"admired"

A pretty and unusual path to the nickname Mira. Mira is the main character in Nobel Prize-winner Federico Mistral's poem of the same name. Mireya Moscoso was Panama's first female president.

Tatiyana

Tatiyana is a feminine name of Slavic origin, representing a variant spelling of Tatiana. The name derives from the ancient Roman family name Tatius, possibly originating from the Sabine king Titus…

Ife

Yoruba

"love"

Short but impactful, Ife is a meaningful Yoruba name, taken from the word ífé meaning "love". Predominantly used in Nigeria or among Nigerian families, it may also be used in as an element in longer…