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Lorel is a delicate feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Laurel or as a shortened form of Lorelle. Deriving ultimately from Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree,' it carries…
Lyell is a distinctive masculine name of Scottish origin, derived from the Old Norse word "lilja" meaning "lily." It began as a surname, notably borne by Sir Charles Lyell, the influential…
Makell is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly a variant of Michaela or a feminine form of Michael, which means 'who is like God?' in Hebrew. It may also relate to names…
African surname
An African family name ripe for adoption in honor of Nelson Mandela, the South African activist imprisoned for almost thirty years for his antiapartheid activities.
Martel is a feminine name of French origin that initially developed as a surname meaning 'hammer.' It gained historical significance through Charles Martel, the 8th-century Frankish military leader…
Marth is an uncommon feminine name that may have originated as a variant of Martha, which comes from the Aramaic word meaning 'lady' or 'mistress of the house.' The simplified spelling without the…
Melior is an unusual feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the Latin word 'melior' meaning 'better' or 'superior.' This rare name carries connotations of improvement and excellence.…
Melito is a masculine name with ancient roots, derived from the Greek name 'Melitos' meaning 'honey' or 'sweet as honey.' It has historical significance as it was borne by several early Christian…
Dutch
"blackbird"
Merel is a soundalike of Meryl and may be thought of as a variation of that name, but it's also the Dutch word for blackbird and so you can make it more stylish as one of the flock of cool new bird…
Michely is a feminine name that likely developed as a creative variant of Michelle, the French feminine form of Michael (Hebrew for 'who is like God'). The unique spelling with the 'y' ending gives…
Greek mythology name
Remember, the Muse is passive: someone else's inspiration.
Egyptian
"divine mother"
One of the more unusual mythology names for girls , Neith is the name of the Egyptian goddess of home and femininity.
Modern invented name
Australian writer Wendy Orr put this name on the map with her hit Nim's Island " series of children's books, about a smart young girl who lives on an island in the South Pacific. Abigail Breslin…
Odiel is a feminine name of Dutch origin, though it remains quite rare even in the Netherlands. It likely derives from Germanic elements, possibly related to 'odel' meaning 'inheritance' or…
Latin
"golden"
A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most people are aware of the Oriole bird, which makes this…
Hebrew
"peace"
Pazel's abbreviated version, Paz, is far more modern and attractive.
French
"piper"
Peverell is the surname of a Harry Potter family.
Radell is a masculine name of uncertain etymology, though it may be related to the Germanic element 'rad' meaning 'counsel' or 'wisdom,' or possibly connected to the Slavic root 'rad' meaning 'joy'…
Raniel is an uncommon name with multiple possible origins. It may be a masculine name combining elements of Ryan and Daniel, or a surname-turned-first-name with Spanish or Filipino connections. In…
