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By braexm · Updated April 2023
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Gaelic
"nut kernel"
Pretty and soulful name of a goddess from Irish mythology and several Irish saints. Singer Enya, born Eithne Ní Bhraonáin, has made the Anglicized spelling familiar. Eithne comes from the vocabulary…
Medieval variation of Esther, Persian
"star"
The disgraced heroine of The Scarlet Letter 's name, after long neglect, just might have a chance at revival, following in the wake of sister-name Esther. We've characterized her elsewhere as an…
Word name
"fate"
The next Destiny? Kismet seems like it might be fated for increased use.
Scottish variation of Mary
"bitter"
Why does Mairi (rhymes with Harry) seem so much cooler than Mary? This Irish form of Mary was not used before the seventeenth century, as it was considered too sacred. The vocative case of the name,…
English
"dweller at the rabbit lake"
A strong, distinctive surname with a quaint meaning and rugged air, Arledge is associated with American sports broadcaster, Roone Arledge. It may hold contemporary appeal thanks to its similarities…
"black brook"
Somewhat dashing surname, but with serious teasing potential.
word name
This cosmological name has a zippy feel that might work well for the galactic parent looking for the perfect name for their own little star.
Padriac is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Padraig or Patrick, which derives from the Latin 'Patricius,' meaning 'nobleman' or 'of noble birth.' This Irish-influenced version…
Pascale is a masculine name of French origin, though it can also be used as a feminine name in some cultures. It derives from the Latin 'Paschalis,' meaning 'relating to Easter' or 'born at Passover…
Nature name
Worthy sibling for Oak, Elm, Juniper, and Spruce.
Hebrew
"storm"
With its appealing double-a configuration, this is the name of an Israeli kibbutz on the Galilee beach. For girls, Saar is a popular modern name in the Netherlands, a shortened form of Sarah.
Slate, Stone and Steel are on the rise, so why not Shale?
Hindi
"holy river"
Soft and rhythmic.
Russian
This ancient Russian name has caught the attention of some modern Russian parents recently.
Victorien is a sophisticated masculine French name derived from the Latin 'victor,' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner.' It's essentially the French variant of Victorian, carrying connotations of triumph…
Abrail is a rare feminine name with obscure origins. It may be a variant spelling of Abrial, which could have Hebrew roots related to Abraham, meaning 'father of multitudes.' Alternatively, it might…
Latin
"female friend"
Amica is a word meaning girlfriend that is not often used as a name in Italy, but it would sound pretty and name-like elsewhere.
Anastase is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from 'anastasis,' meaning 'resurrection' or 'rebirth.' It shares roots with the more common Anastasia but offers a distinctive,…
Dutch and French variation of Anna
"grace"
Anouk, made famous by French actress Anouk Aimée, is a singular name with a lovely sound and a Bohemian feel. Anouk Aimée was born as Francoise, but adopted the first name of the character she played…
Hebrew, variation of Aphrah
"dust"
Aphra would make an interesting choice-- especially since it's the name of the first professional female writer in English, the seventeenth century's Aphra Behn. Born in 1640, she was a prolific…
