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Evalena
Evalena is a feminine name that combines elements of Eva and Lena, both classic names with their own rich histories. Eva derives from Hebrew, meaning 'life' or 'living one,' while Lena has multiple…
Eveline
English or French
"desired; or water, island"
Variant of Evelyn or Aveline
Ewald
German, Dutch
"ruler of the law; power of the law"
Strong without sounding harsh, Ewald is an Old Germanic name made up of ewa meaning "law" and walt meaning "power, authority". It therefore translates to "ruler of the law", "power of the law" or…
Fairy
English word name
"fairy"
Fairy's reputation as a slur directed at gay men takes it off the table as a baby name option. Go with Pixie or Faye instead.
Ferne
Ferne is a feminine name with nature-inspired origins, derived from the Old English word for the fern plant. This elegant, somewhat vintage name evokes images of woodland greenery and natural beauty.…
Freida
German
"peace"
This spelling of Frida or Frieda ranked as high as #141 back in the late 19th century. Its most famous bearers, with different spellings, are Indian actress Frieda Pinto, who starred in Slumdog…
Goldia
Goldia is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, derived from the word "gold," symbolizing something precious and valuable. It's a variation of Golda or Goldie, names traditionally given to Jewish…
Hosteen
Hosteen is a masculine name derived from Navajo (Diné) culture, where it functions as an honorific title meaning 'elder' or 'respected man.' In traditional Navajo society, the term indicates a man of…
Ivory
Word name
Extremely attractive color name chosen by some African-American families for its reference to the West African Ivory Coast; more commonly used for girls.
Izora
Variation of Isaura
Josephus
Josephus is a masculine name with ancient Roman and Biblical connections, representing the Latin form of Joseph. With roots in Hebrew Yosef meaning "he will add," the name gained prominence through…
Laurie
English, diminutive of Laura
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
Laurie morphed into the more streamlined Lori in the sixties but now feels dated for a girl in either spelling. Update Lauren has been renovated as Laurel or Laura itself.
Lavada
Lavada is a feminine name with possible Latin or Spanish origins, potentially derived from 'lavare' meaning 'to wash' or related to Spanish 'lavada' meaning 'washed' or 'cleansed.' The name…
Leana
Leana is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Liana, derived from the Latin 'ligare' meaning 'to bind,' or it could be related to Helena or Eileen, ultimately…
Leda
Greek
"woman, wife"
Succinct and simple in spelling, Leda is a currently rare choice from Greek mythology with that appealing four-letter, ending in -a format of Lyra, Maia, Vada, Veda, and Nora. Borne by a Spartan…
Leontine
French female form of Leontios, Greek
"lion"
Leontine is the French form of a name that's more familiar by its spelling variation Leontyne, the name made famous by opera diva Price. An obscure choice, Leontine nevertheless feels right for our…
Leopold
German
"brave people"
An aristocratic and stately Germanic route to the popular Leo, Leopold is a royal name: Queen Victoria used it to honor a favorite uncle, King Leopold I of Belgium. These days, this royal tie may be…
Levy
Levy is a masculine name with rich multicultural origins. In Hebrew, it derives from the tribe of Levi, one of the twelve tribes of Israel, signifying "joined" or "attached." The name carries…
Llewellyn
Welsh, variation of Llywelyn
"leader's image"
Llewellyn/Llywelyn is a common patriotic first name in Wales, with its distinctive Welsh double LL's; in the U.S. Llewellyn would make a daring choice, though with the chance that some might find the…
Louetta
Elaboration of Lou and Louisa, American, Germanic
"famous in battle"
Antique girl names like Louise, Louisa, Loretta, and Etta are all on the rise, and Louetta is a hidden gem among them. Rumer Willis revived this vintage compound name for her daughter, Louetta Isley…