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Lurlene
Variation of Lorelei, English
"alluring, temptress"
A rare variation of the stylish Lorelei, the name Lurlene is an intriguing blend of mystical, magical, and poetic, with just a hint of southern charm (ala Abilene, Lula, and Earle). Originally…
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Maribella
English, combination of Mary and Bella
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"
Frilly but undeniably beautiful. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and…
Melony
Melony is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Melanie, which derives from the Greek 'melaina' meaning 'dark' or 'black.' This alternative spelling emerged in the mid-20th…
Mercedes
Spanish
"gracious gifts, benefits"
Mercedes is one of the few names attached to luxury living that we can wholeheartedly recommend, it being a legitimate Spanish appellation stemming from one of the epithets given to the Virgin…
Merry
English
"lighthearted, happy"
She'd better be. Merry is one of the classic names for Christmas babies .
Mikaila
Mikaila is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of Michaela, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Michael meaning "who is like God?" This contemporary spelling adds a unique twist…
Misty
English
"mist"
The Play Misty for Me jokes will get old really fast.
Moxie
English slang
"aggressive energy, know-how"
Like Penn Jillette, you can have your own little brash babe.
Maybelline
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Napoleon
Greek
"lion of the new city"
Overly ambitious choice, recently borne by the hapless hero of cult movie hit Napoleon Dynamite.
Nichelle
American, contemporary variation of Michelle
A modern twist on Michelle spotlighted by Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols.
North
Word name
North's image and gender status was irrevocably changed when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced it as the name of their newborn daughter. But why not? West is firmly established as a name,…
Peach
Fruit name
Peach is one of those names that, a generation ago, would have been placed in the wacky celebrity baby name category. But now with the proliferation of word, nature, and yes, food names, Peach sounds…
Phil
Phil is a masculine name primarily used as a familiar short form of Philip or Phillip, though it occasionally stands as an independent given name. Derived from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'lover…
Porsche
Word name
The Shakespearean Portia may be a real name, but Porsche is now and forever a car, not a little girl.
Randall
English
"shield-wolf"
Medieval name without much of a future.
Rusty
Short form of Russell
Though as a formal name Rusty is a little, well, rusty, it spent half a century among the Top 1000, departing only in 1995. Only 45 baby boys received the name in the US in one recent year and it's…
Sapphire
Hebrew, Greek, and Latin jewel name
"blue"
Sapphire goes waaaaay beyond Ruby and Pearl. This September birthstone, occasionally used a century ago, might be worth a reappraisal, perhaps as a Sophie/Sophia alternative. Sapphire is the…