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Daniell
Daniell is a masculine name primarily serving as a variant spelling of Daniel, which comes from Hebrew meaning 'God is my judge.' This alternative spelling adds distinction to the traditional…
Effia
Akan
"born on Friday"
One of the many gorgeous names originally used for children born on a specific day of the week, popular in West African culture. Effia is Akan in origin — the Akan people originate in southern Ghana…
Eirene
Greek
"peace"
Eirene, modernized to Irene, was the Greek goddess of peace. Eirene or Irene was also the name of an early empress and several saints.
Emil
Latin
"rival"
Derived from the Latin word aemulus , Emil is a name with international appeal. Concise and sturdy but with the gentle Em sound, Emil is popular across Europe, from Azerbaijan to Finland, from…
Ezyra
Ezyra is an uncommon masculine name with contemporary origins, likely representing a modern creation or variation of existing names. It may be a novel spelling of Ezra, a Hebrew name meaning 'help'…
Fana
African
"light or jungle"
Simple, delicate, and unusual.
Ferenc
Hungarian form of Francis
"Frenchman or free man"
Ferenc is well used in Hungary, where it has the intriguing nickname Ferko, it has been associated with the playwright Molnar.
Fintan
Irish
"white fire or white bull"
Fintan is an ancient Irish saints' name that in legend is also the name of the only person to survive The Flood. Popular in modern Ireland, Fintan is ripe for export to the US where it is rarely used…
Gethin
Welsh
"dark, swarthy complexion"
A rugged Welsh name, reminiscent of Griffin, Gerard, and Gideon, Gethin is a familiar choice in the UK when it ranks in the Top 1000. Notable bearers include Game of Thrones actor Gethin Anthony,…
Iliza
Iliza is a feminine name with several possible origins: it may be a variant of Eliza (itself a shortening of Elizabeth, meaning 'pledged to God' in Hebrew), a form of the Slavic name Ilsa or Ilse, or…
Janae
American, modern elaboration of Jane or Jan
Adds a soupcon of French flair to some old classics with the currently trendy ae ending.
Jenah
Jenah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Jena, which itself has several potential derivations including the Hebrew word for 'answer' or the Arabic word…
Laurence
English from Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
Lawrence is the dominant spelling in the US, but in the UK Laurence and Lawrence are given in almost equal numbers each year, often with the adorable nickname Laurie or Lawrie. British actor Sir…
Lenore
German variation of Leonora, Italian derivative of Eleonora, meaning unknown
A "modernization" of Leonora that has suddenly come back on the radar along with the many other Leo names--both male and female. With literary cred via a famous eponymous poem by Edgar Allan Poe (and…
Marlys
Marlys is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Marlene or Marlis, which themselves derive from combinations of Mary and other elements like Elizabeth or Louise. The name has Germanic…
Maye
Maye is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, primarily derived from the Old French word 'mai' referring to the month of May, symbolizing springtime, renewal, and growth. Alternatively, it…
Nickolas
Spelling variation of Nicholas
Nouveau spelling remained in the US Top 300 for all of the 1990s. With the traditional spelling still a highly popular choice, a child bearing the Nickolas version could be accused of misspelling his…
Rainer
German
"wise army"
Rainer is one of those baby names that is still under-the-radar but has been quietly gaining traction: The number of boys who've received the name has doubled in the past decade, to just under 50.…
Roald
Norwegian
"famous ruler"
This intriguing Scandinavian name is associated with Roald Dahl, author of the juvenile classics James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . You can honor an ancestral Ronald…
Zafir
Zafir is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'victorious' or 'triumphant.' In some traditions, it's also associated with the meaning 'successful' or 'achieving.' The name shares roots with the…