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Elidi
Greek
"gift of the sun"
Elidi is intriguing but potentially confusing. Try the French Elodie instead.
Accalia
Latin, mythological name
Accalia was the human foster-mother of twins Romulus and Remus. Her name is even more obscure than theirs.
Calina
Calina is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, creating a rich multicultural background. In Slavic languages, particularly Russian, it relates to 'kalina' meaning 'cranberry bush,' a…
Adessia
Adessia is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly derived from names like Adessa or functioning as an elaboration of Adele. It may also have connections to Greek elements…
Leiana
Leiana is a beautiful feminine name with possible Hawaiian origins, though it may also be a modern creation combining the popular prefix "Lei-" with the suffix "-ana." In Hawaiian contexts, "lei"…
Genea
Genea is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the word "genea" meaning "birth" or "generation." It's related to words like "genesis" and "genealogy," carrying connotations of beginnings,…
Zeila
African place-name
Zeila, the name of a port town in Somalia, has cultural resonance and an appealing sound.
Zaila
Variation of Zayla, invented name
Zayla is a modern invention that's ranked on the US Top 1000 for the past few years. Variation Zaila is still far from that milestone, but however you spell it, this is a name that's rising.
Naia
Hawaiian, Greek, Basque
"dolphin; to flow; wave, sea foam"
A multicultural option that's equally intriguing but more unusual than Maia. Connected to water and the ocean, it is a Top 100 choice in Spain and Puerto Rico and has been rising up the charts in…
Azure
English color name, Persian
"sky blue; lapis lazuli"
Azure is a colorful gender-neutral choice, currently used equally for baby girls and boys in the US. It refers to a specific shade of blue seen in a cloudless sky. Elon Musk revealed Azure to be the…
Rain
Word name
Among a small shower of rain-related names, this pure version can have a cool, refreshing image. Richard Pryor named his now-grown daughter Rain, and Rain is also one of the nature-named Phoenix…
Orlee
Orlee is a feminine given name with Hebrew origins, derived from the word 'or' meaning 'light.' It's a variant of the more common Orli or Orly, carrying connotations of brightness and illumination.…
Elira
Elira is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Albanian culture, it derives from the word for 'free' or 'freedom,' making it a name with powerful symbolic significance. Alternatively,…
Destry
French
"warhorse"
Destry rides again, this time as a Western flavored baby name. Derived from the French surname Destrier, from an Anglo-Norman word meaning "warhorse", this rugged name was popularized by the 1930…
Lumina
Latin
"light"
Lumina is a radiant feminine name derived from the Latin word 'lumen,' meaning 'light.' This elegant name carries connotations of brightness, illumination, and enlightenment across various cultures.…
Kamden
Kamden as a feminine name represents a gender crossover from what was traditionally a masculine name. Originally a surname and place name variant of Camden, it refers to 'winding valley' in Old…
Charlaina
Charlaina is a feminine elaboration of Charlotte, ultimately derived from the masculine name Charles, meaning 'free man.' This ornate variant combines the classic root with a melodic ending that…
Irya
Variation of Irina, Russian
"peace"
Irya is an Irina diminutive, and rare even in its native country.
Falynn
Falynn is a contemporary feminine name that gained visibility in the early 2000s, likely developed as a variation of traditional names like Fay or Faith combined with the popular suffix '-lynn.' The…
Esmay
English variation of Esme, French
"esteemed, beloved"
As the French Esme becomes more popular, it will inevitably spawn spelling variations. This one, like Zoey or Layla, clarifies pronunciation, so while we prefer the original, that's not a bad thing.