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Muriel
Irish
"of the bright sea, sea-bright"
Once a poetic Celtic name, that of the angel who governs the month of June, Muriel has for a time, become the mom or grandma of TV sitcoms. A Top 200 name from 1912 to 1933, Muriel might just be due…
Narcissa
Greek
"daffodil"
This Greek flower and mythological choice doesn't make it into the pantheon of possibilities because of its association with narcissism. But narcissa is December's flower of the month, so Narcissa…
Natania
Hebrew
"gift of God"
This female form of Nathan can be pronounced with three syllables or four, and could make an interesting alternative to Natalia.
Nerissa
Greek
"from the sea"
An offbeat possible replacement for the overused Melissa and Marisa, Nerissa was used by Shakespeare for Portia's witty confidante in The Merchant of Venice . Queen Elizabeth has a cousin named…
Nolwenn
Welsh
"shining, holy"
Nolwenn is popular in Wales but would be a very adventurous choice in the US. Though with the increased visibility of names like Arwen, thanks to Lord of the Rings , it may not feel as odd going…
Novelia
Novelia is a lyrical feminine name with Latin origins, likely derived from "novus" meaning "new" or "novel." It could be considered a variation of Novella, which relates to stories or narratives,…
Oneida
Native American
"long awaited"
One of the few familiar Native_American choices, but now associated with several trade names.
Opera
Word name
A very distinctive musical choice, but be aware that many people will think you've named your child Oprah.
Oralis
Oralis is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish roots. While relatively uncommon, this melodic name may be related to Latin words like 'oralis' (meaning 'relating to the mouth or speech') or might…
Orlaith
Irish
"golden princess"
In early, pre-Norman Ireland, this name was borne by both a sister and a niece of high king Brian Boru. Now, the English form Orla is more commonly used.
Orsa
Italian variation of Ursula
"little female bear"
The advantage of Orsa over the arguably-more-attractive Ursula is that it breaks the tie to the hideous she-witch of The Little Mermaid. Orsa definitely feels more ready for modern life now that…
Pascasia
Pascasia is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'Pascha' meaning 'Easter' or 'Passover.' It's the feminine form of Pascasius, traditionally given to children born during the Easter…
Rada
Yiddish; Slavic
"rose; happy, willing"
This sweet and simple name has origins in both Yiddish and Slavic, each with an equally appealing meaning.
Ravenne
Ravenne is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the ancient Italian city of Ravenna. The name carries an air of elegance and mystery, suggesting someone refined and sophisticated. While…
Riella
Rin
Japanese, Korean
"dignified, severe; jade, clear"
A very popular name for girls in Japan, though it is a unisex choice. It can mean "severe, cold", but also "dignified", "ethics" and "phosphorus", depending on the kanji used. It is notably used for…
Ronia
Hebrew
"God's joyful song"
Hebrew name related to Ronit and Roni, also used in different cultures as Ronya, Ronja, and Roniya. Virtually unknown in the English-speaking world though certainly an easily-translatable choice.
Ruma
Ruma is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'pleasing' or 'beautiful,' and has connections to Hindu mythology. The name also appears in various cultures including…
Sagia
Sagia is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Arabic roots, possibly relating to words meaning 'generous' or 'bountiful.' Alternatively, it could be a…
Saskia
Dutch
"Saxon"
From the first time we saw the name Saskia attached to a portrait of Rembrandt's wife (her full name was Saakje van Uylenburgh, but she was always called Saskia), we have found it utterly charming…