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Aleia
Variation of Aliya, Arabic "heavens, highborn, exalted"
"heavens, highborn, exalted"
One of the many, many ways to spell Aliya. The "leia" component gives Aleia an extra pronunciation option, like Leia with an extra syllable.
Viola
Latin
"violet"
Viola has plenty of positive elements going for it: the rhythm of the musical instrument, the association with the flower, the trending 'Vi' beginning and its leading role in Shakespeare's Twelfth…
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…
Raquel
Spanish variation of Rachel
"ewe"
Attractive name popular in the Latino community, long identified with half-Bolivian actress Raquel Welch. Similarly to the Hebrew form Rachel, Raquel is past its peak. Nonetheless, it retains a…
Finnick
Literary invention
Finnick has risen to prominence as a first name via The Hunger Games , in which Finnick Odair was a winner of the games. A wearable literary creation, Finnick was given to 136 boys in the US in a…
Thayer
French variation of Taylor
"tailor"
Thayer is an affable, less-common alternative to Taylor, with a much more indirect connection to its occupational source. Actor Thayer David (born David Thayer: Thayer was his father's first name)…
Amilia
Amilia is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Amelia, which derives from the Germanic word 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' This alternate spelling maintains the melodic…
Gracinha
Gracinha is a feminine Portuguese name that functions as an affectionate diminutive of 'Graça,' which means 'grace' or 'favor.' The suffix '-inha' in Portuguese adds a sense of endearment, making…
Nasarrio
Nasarrio is a masculine name with Latin and Romance language origins, likely derived from Nazarius, which refers to someone from Nazareth. The name carries biblical connotations through its…
Callaia
English, Greek
"beauty"
A spin on Calia or Calla, with a lot of fashionable sounds.
Ambria
Ambria is a feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from 'Ambra' meaning 'amber' or related to 'Umbria,' an ancient Italian region. The name evokes images of the warm, golden-brown precious…
Aeryal
Aeryal is a modern feminine name with an ethereal quality, likely derived as a creative spelling variation of 'Aerial' or 'Ariel'. The distinctive spelling gives it a contemporary feel while…
Eulalee
Eulalee is a distinctive feminine name that appears to be a variant of Eulalie, which derives from Greek roots meaning "sweetly speaking" or "well-spoken." This melodic name has ancient origins but…
Jenovefa
Jenovefa is a feminine name representing a rare variation of Genevieve, which has Germanic origins meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe woman.' The name has connections to Saint Genevieve, the…
Alaska
Native American
"great land"
State name Alaska stems from an Aleutian word for the land mass itself. The number of baby girls named Alaska has doubled in the past five years, and is sure to continue increasing as more place…
Juno
Latin
"queen of the heavens; young"
Juno is an ancient name that feels as fresh as if it had been minted, well, not yesterday, but in 2007. Since the release of the popular indie film Juno , this lively but strong Roman goddess name…
Lilo
German, diminutive of Liselotte; Hawaiian
"God is my oath + freeman; generous one"
Lilo is the name of the spunky little Hawaiian girl character in the Disney movie Lilo & Stitch -- and is also Lindsay Lohan's nickname. Multi-cultural, it can be found in Hawaiian, German and Hebrew…
Lystra
Biblical place-name
Anatolian city visited by Paul in the Bible, though risks sounding a tad antiseptic.
Jaida
Spelling variation of Jada
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith propelled her name into the limelight during the 1990s and early 2000s. Alongside this rise, variant spelling Jaida entered the US Top 1000 in 1998 and peaked at Number 516…
Damiana
Greek
"tame, domesticated"
This feminine form of Damian projects a positive and lilting image, a distinct contrast to its male counterpart.