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cassandrak
By cassandrak
Updated Sun Nov 20 2022
  1. Aurora

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "dawn"

    • Description:

      The goddess name Aurora has consistently been on the US popularity list since the nineteenth century, but has really taken off in the past 30 years. Aurora also enjoys remarkable international popularity, ranking in the Top 100 throughout the English-speaking world as well as in Italy, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, and several other European and Latin American countries.
  2. Elena

    • Origin:

      Spanish, Italian, German, Greek variation of Helen

    • Meaning:

      "bright, shining light"

    • Description:

      Elena is at its most popular point ever in the US, thanks to its cross-cultural appeal and the overall popularity of El- names. It's more international than Ellen or Eleanor, but still accessible.
  3. Isabelle

    • Origin:

      French variation of Isabel

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Isabelle is the French variation of Isabel, which emerged in the Middle ages as an Occitan form of Elizabeth. Medieval queens Isabella of Angoulême and Isabella of France helped popularize the name in the United Kingdom. Isobel is the Scottish version, Isabella the Italian, and Izabel is used in Brazil.
  4. Nadia

    • Origin:

      Russian, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "hope; tender, delicate"

    • Description:

      Nadia, an accessible Slavic favorite, has a strong run of popularity in the US in the early 2000s, partially thanks to the character on Lost called Nadia but actually named Noor, but it's since slumped down the rankings. An earlier inspiration was Romanian gymnast Nadia Comaneci, who won the 1976 Olympics.
  5. Leonora

    • Origin:

      Italian diminutive of Eleonora or Eleanor, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      Its mellifluous sound makes Leonora--which has a rich history and a tie to the popular Leo names-- a keen possibility for revival. Though it's been hiding below the Top 1000 since the 1940s, Leonora is being rediscovered by stylish parents in the US and Europe.
  6. Camilla

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "young ceremonial attendant"

    • Description:

      The Spanish Camila, pronounced ka-MEE-la, is the fastest rising version of this ancient Roman name, but recent royal Camilla may have helped promote the British brand. In Roman myth, Camilla was a swift-footed huntress so fast she could run over a field without bending a blade of grass.
  7. Laila

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Layla or Sami variation of Helga, Arabic or Finnish

    • Meaning:

      "night; holy"

    • Description:

      Beguiling and lovely, Laila is one of the lilting variations of Leila and Layla. It's the name of the former-boxer daughter of Muhammad Ali and of actor Shawn Wayans. In Finland, the Sami people use this in place of the Scandinavian name Helga.
  8. Jelena

    • Origin:

      Russian, Serbian, Croatian, Estonian

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      A pretty international form of Helena used in many Slavic languages, also sometimes spelled Yelena.
  9. Kenza

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "treasure"

    • Description:

      Kenza may feel perfectly in step with modern names like McKenzie and Kinsey and Kendra, but there was an 8th century Moroccan queen named Kenza so the name has deep roots. Kenza is that rare name that's equally attractive, simple, and unusual
  10. Natanya

    • Description:

      Natanya is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'natan' meaning 'gift' or 'he gave.' It's closely related to the Israeli city Netanya, which carries the same meaning. The name has particular significance in Jewish communities but has spread beyond cultural boundaries. Natanya combines the familiarity of names like Natalie with a distinctive ending, creating something both accessible and unique. The name conveys gratitude and blessing, celebrating a child as a divine gift. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, Natanya saw modest usage from the 1970s onward. The name offers versatility with potential nicknames including Nat, Tanya, or Nya.

  11. Laleh

    • Origin:

      Persian

    • Meaning:

      "tulip"

    • Description:

      A pretty Persian name with an equally lovely meaning. It appears as Lale in Turkish, Lala in Bulgarian, and Lalə in Azerbaijani, though this Persian form feels internationally appealing.
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