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Ilanys
Ilanys is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variation of Ilana (Hebrew for 'tree' or 'oak tree') or could be related to names like Ilan or Elaine. The…
Zosia
Variant of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
This unusual and alluring choice was used by David Mamet for his daughter, who is now grown and an actress on the hit show Girls .
Taraja
African, Kiswahili
"hope"
The raja sequence of sounds gives it a regal feel.
Xanthene
Color name
A yellowish chemical compound that produces fluorescent dyes ranging from bright yellow to hot pink to flaming red -- but as a name sounds glaringly sci-fi.
Oisin
Irish
"little deer"
Oisin is one of the most popular Irish baby names in its native land, though largely unknown in the US. The original Oisin was the mythological son of Finn McCool and Sadb, the goddess who was…
Zinnia
Flower name, from German surname
"Zinn's flower"
Zinnia is an unusual floral choice with a bit more edge and energy than most and beginning to find its way onto namers' wish lists of botanical possibilities. Named after the 18th-century German…
Aisa
Aisa is a concise feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'loved one' or 'one who is cherished,' while in Swahili traditions, it relates to 'life' or 'living.' The name…
Aalaiya
Aalaiya is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Aaliyah or Aliyah. With roots in Arabic meaning 'high,' 'exalted,' or 'ascending,' this contemporary spelling adaptation…
Elisheva
Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Elisheva was the original name of Aaron's wife in the Book of Exodus; Elisheva gains strength and distinction via the v sound.
Alajandra
Alajandra is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Alejandra, the Spanish feminine form of Alexander, which comes from Greek elements meaning "defender of mankind." This…
Acadia
Greek
"idyllic place"
Acadia, the French name for Nova Scotia and the name of a gorgeous national park in Maine makes a fresh, rhythmic choice for your little girl. Acadia is an original yet accessible member of the…
Demetra
Demetra is a feminine name of Greek origin, serving as a variant of Demeter, the Greek goddess of agriculture, fertility, and the harvest. The name carries significant mythological weight, as Demeter…
Sheindel
Sheindel is a traditional feminine Yiddish name commonly used among Ashkenazi Jewish communities, particularly those with Eastern European heritage. The name derives from the Yiddish word "sheyn"…
Atlantis
Greek place name
"daughter of Atlas"
Mythical wonderland makes strong, evocative first name.
Zephira
Zephira is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'Zephyr' or 'Zephyrus,' the Greek god of the west wind. The name literally means 'west wind' or 'gentle breeze,' evoking images of softness…
Jivanta
Hindi
"giver of life"
A hauntingly lovely Indian name.
Raphello
Raphello is a masculine name that appears to be a creative variation of Raphael or Rafael, which derives from Hebrew meaning 'God has healed.' The addition of the '-lo' suffix gives it an Italian or…
Fflur
Welsh
"flower"
A rare Welsh form of Flora and Fleur, ultimately taken from the Latin flos , this floral choice is given to a handful of girls most years in Wales. To date, its peak was in 2018, when 15 babies…
Ramses
Egyptian
"son of God"
Ramses was the name of several kings in Ancient Egypt, including the long-reigning Ramses II, known as Ramses the Great. Unfortuntely, some may associate it with the condom brand name.
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…