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Cordell
English occupational name
"maker or seller of rope or cord"
This is a name that deserves more attention. Cordell is an occupational name that, through its similarity in sound to Cornell, Denzel, Dashiell, Boswell and Maxwell, feels both on-trend and upmarket.
Kamala
Hindi, Hawaiian
"lotus or pale red; or, a garden"
A multicultural name that manages to sound soft and strong at the same time, Kamala is also another name for the Hindu goddess Lakshmi. Vice President Kamala Harris, who describes her own name's…
Juneau
Place-name
Juneau, the name of the city in Alaska, has rightfully taken a back seat as a name to the classic Juno. Most famous reference: When the pregnant teenager is introduced in the movie "Juno," the…
Ione
Greek
"violet flower"
This unusual Greek flower and color name has gained considerable recent attention via actress Ione Skye, who is the daughter of sixties folksinger Donovan. Ione was one of the fifty sea nymphs —…
Kahlo
German
"bald"
Contrary to popular belief, the name Kahlo has German origins, rather than Spanish. It derives from kahl , a German word meaning "bald." Mexican Artist Frida Kahlo was born to a German father,…
Noely
Variation of Noel, French
"Christmas"
If Joely (as in actress Richardson) is a name, why not Noely? As nickname-names become both more acceptable and more fashionable, Noely may be a fresh spin on one traditional name for Christmas…
Scotia
Latin
"Scotland"
Place names can be a nod to your cultural heritage or a commemoration of a favorite destination. Scotia comes from the Latin name for Scotland, which may be a perfect fit for a family of Scottish…
Anyu
Anyu is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Hungarian folklore, it means 'mother' and carries warm, nurturing associations. In Chinese, depending on the characters used, it…
Anneka
Anneka is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Dutch origins, primarily functioning as a variant of Anna or Annika. In Dutch, it's a diminutive form of Anna, while in Swedish and Finnish contexts,…
Anniina
Anniina is a Finnish feminine name that evolved as a variant of Anna, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Popular in Finland and other Nordic countries,…
Ellissa
Ellissa is a feminine name with ancient roots, possibly derived from the Phoenician 'Elisha' or as a variant of the Greek name 'Elissa,' which was another name for Queen Dido of Carthage in Virgil's…
Nanor
Nanor is a feminine Armenian name with ancient roots. The name carries significant cultural heritage and is derived from classical Armenian language elements. In Armenian tradition, Nanor is…
Nyura
Nyura is a feminine name of Russian origin, derived from the name 'Anna' and often used as a diminutive form. In Russian culture, it's considered an affectionate nickname for Anna, similar to how…
Vania
Vania is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Slavic languages, it functions as a feminine form of Ivan (derived from John), meaning "God is gracious." In Portuguese and Spanish-speaking…
Vanja
Scandinavian, feminine variation of Vanya
Russian Uncle Vanya becomes niece Vanja in Sweden: an intriguing switch.
Oswin
Old English
"God's friend"
Ancient name, near obsolete now, but could make a good alternative to Owen for the adventurous baby namer. Doctor Who fans will recognize this as part of his companion's name, Clara Oswin Oswald.
Raoul
French variation of Ralph
"wolf-counsel"
Raoul, with its unique three-vowel middle, rolls off the tongue in an appealing way. Raoul is one of the French names that sounds infinitely more romantic and attractive than the somewhat harsh…
Éinri
Éinri is the Irish Gaelic form of Henry, a masculine name with Germanic origins meaning "home ruler" or "ruler of the household." The original Germanic name Heimirich combines the elements "heim"…
Julisa
Spanish variation of Julia
"youthful or sky father"
Julisa is an unusual variation of the Latin American Julissa or the international ancient Julia, taken from Julius.
Eos
Greek; Welsh
"dawn; nightingale"
Eos -- that's pronounced with a short e like eros without the r -- is the Greek Titan of the dawn. Any ancient name with a sleek modern feel has definite revival possibilities. Eos could be an…