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American invented name
A really inventive invented name, with a little of this and a little of that. Has a somewhat rhythmic African feel.
Spanish
"lily"
Liliosa, one of the most extravagant forms of the ever-more-popular and varied Lily family, is an ancient saint's name that's a perfect candidate for revival by parents who love the double-L flower…
Scandinavia
"little mother"
Lillemor is a relatively recent coinage in Scandinavia, where it was most popular in the 1930s and '40s, especially in Sweden. As such, it is considered rather dated in Scandinavia, but it would…
Liorit is a distinctive feminine name with Hebrew origins, likely derived from the Hebrew word 'or' meaning 'light' or 'illumination.' The 'it' suffix is a feminine ending in Hebrew, making the name…
Lisaveta is a feminine name of Slavic and Russian origin, serving as a variant of Elizabeth. The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'pledged to God.'…
Lovise is a feminine name with Scandinavian roots, functioning as a Nordic variant of Louise, ultimately derived from the Germanic name Ludwig meaning 'famous warrior.' Common in Norway, Denmark, and…
Luminosa is a feminine name with Latin origins, meaning 'full of light' or 'luminous.' This evocative name derives from the Latin 'lumen' (light) and directly connects to concepts of brightness,…
Lyonechika is an extremely rare feminine name with multicultural influences. It appears to blend elements that might include French ('Lyon,' meaning lion), Japanese ('chika,' which can mean 'wisdom'…
French, musical intrument
Mandolin may seem like an outlandish choice for a name, but since BANJO has been used as a baby name, all the instruments in the band seem to be auditioning for a place on birth certificates. This…
Literary invention
Fanciful feminissima name created by L. Frank Baum for a character in The Patchwork Girl of Oz .
French
"dark, elfin"
New twist to the Maur- names, a bit cosmetic sounding.
Hebrew
"God makes happy"
A name mentioned in the Old Testament as the wife of a king of Edom. A curious blend of clunky biblical style, and a "bel" ending that mirrors the feminine sound of names like Isabel and Annabel.…
Latin, Cornish
"better; honey"
Unusual and lush Roman name adopted, improbably, by the Puritans. The Cornish version, pronounced mel-YOHR-ah, has been in use since the 13th century.
Greek
"honey"
A coffee filter.
Latin
This name — also seen as Mellonia — belonged to the Roman goddess of bees and bee-keeping, said to encourage the supply of honey.
Diminutive of Margaret
"pearl"
Sixties-style nickname which is also the name of a small biting insect, particularly prevalent in Scotland.
Moriel is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, though it can occasionally be used for boys as well. The name combines elements 'mor' (myrrh, a fragrant resin) and 'el' (God), meaning 'God is my…
Welsh
"my fine one; my woman; my beloved"
A lyrical Welsh name with both poetry and ruggedness, Myfanwy can mean "my fine, delicate one", "my woman", or "my beloved", depending on whether you consider the second element as derived from manwy…
Word name
Pretty sound, provocative meaning, but a little over-the-top.
