undefined's list "Favorites Outside of the Top 1000" of 13 great name ideas: Floriana - Vigga!

Favorites Outside of the Top 1000

Floriana is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'flor' meaning 'flower.' It's essentially an elaborated form of Flora, the Roman goddess of flowers and spring. The name has been particularly popular in Italy and other Mediterranean countries, conveying images of blossoming beauty and natural grace. Floriana carries a romantic, vintage quality while remaining timeless. In English-speaking countries, it's relatively uncommon, making it distinctive without being difficult to pronounce. The name suggests qualities of delicacy, beauty, and flourishing growth, making it an elegant choice that connects its bearer to classical traditions and natural imagery.

Floriana

Ancient Athenian statesman whose name was once used in the US mostly for enslaved people, following a trend for names of ancient figures. 

Pericles

In old Norse mythology Lifa/Liva is one of only two people that are destined to survive Ragnarok (Nordic armageddon) and will therefore be the parents of a new race of man.

Liva

Amabel is an older name than Annabel and a lot more distinctive. Amabel was a very common name in the twelfth and thirteen centuries, then was revived during the nineteenth century British fad for medieval names.
 In a short story by H.H. Munro, about Amabel, the vicar's daughter, it is said "Her name was the vicar's one extravagance."
 Amabel's shortened form Mabel overtook the mama name early on.

Amabel

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 in her debut film.
 Anouk, which is quite popular in The Netherlands, was the name of the young daughter in the French film Chocolat. (some other interesting character names in that movie are Vianne, Roux and Dedou.) The Belgian supermodel spells her name Anouck Lepére.
 Anouk is one of the most appealing of the An-starting names.

Anouk

Swashbuckling name worthy of a hero in a romance novel. Deveraux or Devereaux is drawn from the town of Evreux in France and combined with the prefix de- denoting it likely referred to a noble of that area. 
The name Evreux itself is likely adapted from the Gallic tribe the Eburovices who inhabited the area, and whose name means "yew tree" in Gaulish, however some sources alternatively suggest that the name could mean "riverbank", perhaps from the French des eaux meaning "of the waters" or because Evreux is located on the Iton river. . Mick Jagger has a son named Deveraux.

Deveraux

Majken, which is related to Maiken and Maike, is a popular name in Sweden whose variations are used throughout Scandinavia as cooler forms of Mary.  Majken is virtually unknown in the U.S. and probably not bound for emigration.

Majken

This charming name, popular in France and the Netherlands, has not traveled to the U.S. yet but would make a modern way to honor grandma Mary or Louise, or as a perfect short form of Mary Louise. Or, with the growing fashion for nickname names, it can stand perfect well on its own. One of several similar variations &mdash; Lou, Lilou, Louane &mdash; in vogue in Europe.

Malou

The name of five men and one woman in the Bible, this name has so far escaped much notice but its similarity to popular choices such as Michael and Michaela/Mikayla, along with the long-running penchant for Old Testament names, may propel it to prominence.  Also spelled Micaiah.

Michaiah

Neola

For those who can't bear to use a Kardashian name, perhaps the translation Nohr might be an option. Nohr is currently in Denmark's Top 50 and so is one of those <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/194/danish-names">Danish names</a> prime to travel to the wider world.

Nohr

This name is growing in popularity, partly because of its tie to hipster musician Sufjan Stevens; is also related to Abu Sufyan, a figure from early Islamic history. 

Sufjan

While Americans may be more familiar with the male form of this name, thanks to actor Viggo Mortensen, Vigga is a popular name in contemporary Denmark and prime for wider export.  It's a name with a a lot of vigor.