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  1. Skyla

    • Origin:

      Variation of Dutch Schuyler

    • Meaning:

      "scholar"

    • Description:

      Skyla is the most feminine form of the Skylar / Sklyer trend - little Skyla will never be mistaken on paper for a boy.
  2. Ashlynn

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "dream"

    • Description:

      This Anglicized spelling of Irish Aislinn or Aisling has enjoyed some popularity in the US as an updated Ashley.
  3. Anise

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Name of the licorice plant, this spice comes in the shape of a star, giving this name an extra level of sweetness.
  4. Rosella

    • Description:

      Rosella can be seen as a nature name (a rosella is the name of a variety of beautiful Australian cockatoos and an Australian flower) or a diminutive version of Rose.
  5. Alessi

    • Origin:

      Variation of Alessio, Alessia, and Alexius, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "defender"

    • Description:

      Used as a masculine name in the Piedmont region of Italy, Alessi is a variation of Alessio, the Italian form of the Ancient Greek Alexius and Alexis. Meaning "defender" or "helper", in the US, Alessi leans feminine, likely owing to the familiarity of Alessia and the popularity of Alani, Elsie, and Alice. It was given to nearly 100 girls in a recent year.
  6. Katya

    • Origin:

      Russian, diminutive of Ekatarina, Russian variation of Katherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      One of the warm and earthy Russian nickname names now coming into style. Denzel Washington gave his daughter the Katia spelling.
  7. Dasha

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Dariya or Darya, Russian

    • Meaning:

      "possessing goodness"

    • Description:

      An energetic — dare we say dashing — Russian diminutive of Darya that hasn't caught on in the same way as Sasha has in the English speaking world.
  8. Promise

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified"

    • Description:

      Promise is one of those word names with an uplifting meaning that is making inroads as a girls' name, like sisters Dream and Serenity. How promising is Promise as a first name? Our try at cleverness illustrates perhaps the biggest problem with naming your baby girl Promise: It will be difficult for people to resist making bad puns on the name. We promise (argh) you'll be tired of hearing them well before your baby Promise's first birthday.
  9. Bette

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Elizabeth

    • Description:

      Pronounced a la Bette (Betty) Davis or Bette (Bet) Midler, a twentieth-century relic. Though if the equally vintage Betty comes back, Bette may be close behind.
  10. Silver

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      " a metallic chemical element with atomic number 47"

    • Description:

      Among the first wave of word names used in the hippie era, it actually is a legitimate girl's name with a lot of luster.
  11. Aleah

    • Origin:

      Arabic, "high, exalted"

    • Meaning:

      "high, exalted"

    • Description:

      Simple and melodic, this spelling offers an alternative to the more-popular Aliyah or Aaliyah -- the name of the late R&B singer who propelled the name into the US Top 100.
  12. Rosalinda

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "pretty rose"

    • Description:

      Rosalind feels fresher now.
  13. Diantha

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "divine flower"

    • Description:

      Diantha, a mythological flower of the supreme Greek god Zeus, is a melodious and more unusual cousin of Diana, heard most often in The Netherlands.
  14. Storm

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      The name of one of the most powerful Marvel superheroes — and the first major black female comic book heroine — is certainly a big one to live up to! Portrayed in the live-action X-Men movies first by Halle Berry and then by Alexandra Shipp, Storm is a mutant descended from a long line of African witch-priestesses, who can bend the weather and atmosphere to her will.
  15. Natalya

    • Origin:

      Russian from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "natal day, Christmas"

    • Description:

      Perfect name for a little girl born at Christmas. Its many variations and pet forms include Natalia, Nataliya, Natalie, Nataly, Natascha, Talya, Talia, Tasha and Tasya.
  16. Quintessa

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "essence"

    • Description:

      Sounds like a fictional rank of royalty.
  17. Polina

    • Origin:

      Russian and Basque, feminine variation of Paul

    • Description:

      This version of the more familiar Paulina is occasionally used in the US, though some may see it as relating more to the word pole than to the classic Paul.
  18. Loraine

    • Description:

      Loraine is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Lorraine region in northeastern France. The name gained notable popularity in English-speaking countries during the early to mid-20th century. Loraine represents a variant spelling of the more common Lorraine, offering a slight distinction while maintaining the same melodic pronunciation. The name carries an air of vintage elegance and sophistication, evoking the glamour of the 1930s-1950s era when it enjoyed its peak usage. While less frequently given today, Loraine continues to appeal to parents seeking a name with classic appeal and French influence. The name offers nickname options including Lori, Raine, or Rainey.

  19. Clarity

    • Origin:

      English virtue name

    • Meaning:

      "the quality of being clear"

    • Description:

      Clarity is one of the lightest of the newly rediscovered virtue names, with a bit of three-syllable sparkle, old-fashioned charm and a clear vision for the future. Clarity is a very desirable quality in this confusing world and it also, unlike some other newly coined word names, has real meaning and history as a name.
  20. Desi

    • Origin:

      Short form of Desiree, French

    • Meaning:

      "desired"

    • Description:

      Desi makes Desiree a lot cuter and more boyish.