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Gabrina

Hebrew, variation of Gavriela

"God ismy strength"

Gabrina is a name sometimes heard in the Latino community, could make a distinctive alternative to Gabriela.

Jacobina

English, Scottish, and Dutch feminization of Jacob, Hebrew

"supplanter"

Another, more feminine, female form of Jacob sometimes heard in Scotland.

Amoret

Literary name

This lovely name from Spenser's The Faerie Queene is borne by a character who represents married love. A related unusual-yet-usable choice: Amabel.

Amabel

Latin

"lovable"

Amabel is an older name than Annabel and a lot more distinctive. Amabel was a very common name in the twelfth and thirteen centuries, then was revived during the nineteenth century British fad for…

Kaena

Hawaiian

"praised"

Kaena is a pleasant sounding unisex Hawaiian place name, the westernmost point of the island of Oahu. In the computer-generated fantasy movie Kaena: The Prophecy , the character of Kaena is voiced by…

Dania

Italian, diminutive of Daniela, Arabic

"God is my judge; close, near"

Dania is a fun, offbeat name with international flair that would be a wonderful choice to honor a Danielle, Daniel, or a Dana. It is both an Italian diminutive of Daniela and a spelling variation of…

Willodean

American

"resolute protection + valley; resolute protection + high ranking priest; willow valley"

The Social Security Lists show this name to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states, where it likely appealed alongside Clarabel and Marigold. It feels part…

Ceara

Spelling variation of Irish Ciara

Even though the pronunciation of Ceara and the more usual Ciara is KEER-a, most Americans would tend to mispronounce this spelling variation as Sierra.

Lucinde

Lucinde is a feminine name with French and Latin origins, derived from Lucinda or directly from Latin 'lux' meaning 'light.' This elegant variation carries a slightly more European flair than the…

Belinda

Spanish or German

"pretty one, or, serpent"

Belinda, cousin of Linda and Melinda, enjoyed a brief return to the Top 1000 from 2005 through 2013, only to fall off again in 2014. A name that some may consider a modern spin on the midcentury…

Alixandra

Alixandra is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Alexandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' The unique…

Deryn

Welsh

"bird"

This 1950s Welsh bird name sounds less dated than our fifties Robin.

Justine

French feminine variation of Justin

"fair, righteous"

Justine is a French name that's never reached the popularity we think it deserves. Like its far-more-common brother Justin, Justine is sleek, and sophisticated, but still user-friendly. Justine has…

Odile

French variation of German Otthild

"prospers in battle"

Odette's evil Swan Lake twin -- gives the name a sinuous, sensuous appeal. It was a popular choice in France in the 20th century and made the Top 40 back in 1952, however, it has since fallen out of…

Rosalind

Latin

"soft horse or pretty rose"

Rosalind has a distinguished literary history – used and popularized by Edmund Spenser and Shakespeare via one of his most charming heroines, in As You Like It . Along with a bouquet of other Rose…

Jennipher

Jennipher is a creative spelling variant of Jennifer, which originated as a Cornish form of the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar (the original form of Guinevere). The name means "white fairy," "white wave," or…

Anja

Scandinavian; Finnish; Slovene; Croatian; Serbian, from Russian

"grace"

Anja is one of the most international of several versions of Ann/Anna now being imported, also including Anya and Annika. Anja is heard in several European cultures, including Germany, the…

Odeleya

Odeleya is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, considered a variant of Adalia or Odelina. The name carries beautiful meanings including 'I will praise God' or 'servant of God.' Some interpretations…