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Vashti
Persian
"lovely"
This Persian name with an Old Testament pedigree has a warm Sasha-like feel. The Biblical Vashti was a queen who refused her husband's orders to appear naked in front of his party guests and so was…
Valeraine
Valeraine is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from 'valere' meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be healthy.' This uncommon name blends elements of Valerie and Lorraine, creating a…
Vasilliya
Vasilliya is a feminine name of Russian origin, derived from the masculine name Vasily (Russian form of Basil). It means 'royal' or 'kingly,' tracing back to the Greek 'basileus' meaning 'king.'…
Ventura
Spanish
"good fortune"
Ventura started life as a shortening of Bonaventura, Spanish for good luck or good fortune, but now stands on its own. It has a pleasant sound and the stylish 'V' ending, but Angelenos would…
Crescent
English, French, Latin
"waxing or waning moon; increasing, growing, springing forth"
Crescent is an intriguing word name with a pretty sound and links to the moon. Used to describe a curved shape more generally, it is heavily associated with the lunar calendar, with the moon forming…
Nere
Basque
"mine"
As Nerea, in the Spanish Top 100, but this streamlined version is one of those golden choices that's both supremely simple and intriguingly rare.
Tomasine
Tomasine is a feminine name derived from Thomas, which has biblical origins meaning 'twin' in Aramaic. This elegant feminine variation follows the pattern of adding the suffix '-ine' to masculines…
Jeroen
Jeroen is a masculine Dutch name, the Netherlands' variant of Jerome, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Hieronymos, meaning "sacred name." Popular in the Netherlands and Flanders…
Manoel
Manoel is a masculine name of Portuguese origin, representing a traditional variant of Manuel. Derived from the Hebrew name Emmanuel, meaning 'God is with us,' Manoel carries deep religious…
Hendrika
Hendrika is a feminine Dutch name derived from the masculine Hendrik (the Dutch form of Henry), meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler.' This feminine adaptation features the suffix '-ika,' a…
Isdro
Isdro is an uncommon masculine name likely derived as a variation of Isidro or Isidore, which comes from Greek origins meaning 'gift of Isis.' Though rare in contemporary usage, the name carries…
Tziamara
Tziamara is a feminine name of likely Greek origin, possibly related to Tamara or representing a variant transliteration of Kiamaria. The distinctive 'Tz' beginning reflects Greek phonetic patterns…
Teasagh
Scottish variation of Jean
"God is gracious"
Teasagh or Teasag, which can be Anglicized as Jessie, is a Scottish form of Jean, which itself originated as a Scottish feminine form of John. Scotswomen called Jessie are more likely to be properly…
Jirina
Jirina is a feminine Czech name derived from the Slavic name Jiří (the Czech equivalent of George), which ultimately comes from the Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' The feminine…
Kija
Chinese or Aboriginal, meaning unknown
Kija was a legendary king who brought Chinese civilization -- including rice and writing -- to the Korean people, probably in the 2nd century BC. Kija is also the name of a group of Aboriginal people…
Ozuru
Japanese
"big stork"
Has good vibes via the stork's intimations of longevity.
Aquilina
Feminine variation of Aquilo, Latin
"eagle"
A lot of parents claim to want a name that's different, but if you really do, Aquilina, modern-feeling but based on an ancient favorite, would be one good choice.
Auryn
Celtic
"gold"
An unusual name for a child with golden hair. Auron is a Welsh female name with the same meaning.
Melor
Celtic
"iron man"
Melor is the name of a Breton saint who in legend was also a prince, suggesting he was the son of a Cornish king (Mylor is the Cornish variation of the name). Melor was said to have a foot and hand…
Pacificia
Pacificia is a rare feminine name derived from the Latin word 'pacificus,' meaning 'peaceful' or 'peacemaking.' With roots that connect to the Pacific Ocean (also named for its once-perceived…