Baby Girl #2

  1. Elliott
    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Elias, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "Yahweh is God"
    • Description:

      One of the four perfectly proper spellings of this name ranging from the spare (but poetic) Eliot to the full-blown Elliott. Elliott and Elliot are the two most popular, and they have given to almost the same number of baby boys in recent years.
  2. Chase
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "to hunt"
    • Description:

      Chase, with its sleek and ultraprosperous aura, is redolent of the worlds of high finance and international banking. Chase has been well used during the last few decades, seen as a character on 24 and on several young-audience shows.
  3. Fenna
    • Origin:

      Dutch and Frisian
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      The vintage Fenna, an old lady name making a comeback in the Netherlands, originates in Friesland in the northern part of the country, where the Fries language is spoken. Rhyming with Jenna, it's both rare and familiar and could conceivably enjoy wider usage in the English-speaking world as well. Fenna is a Top 50 girls' name in the Netherlands.
  4. Colbie
    • Description:

      Colbie is a contemporary unisex name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades, though traditionally used more for males. With potential English origins, it likely developed from surnames like Colby or Kolbe, which meant 'coal town' or 'dark farm' in Old Norse and Old English. The modernized spelling with 'ie' ending gives the name a friendly, approachable quality. Colbie gained some recognition through singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat, though it remains relatively uncommon. The name carries a casual, unpretentious feel while still being distinctive. Its short, two-syllable structure and familiar sounds make it accessible across cultural boundaries. As with many surname-derived first names, Colbie represents the modern trend of repurposing traditional family names as given names.