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Vardiel is an uncommon name with possible roots in Armenian, Hebrew, or other Near Eastern naming traditions. While definitive information about its origin is limited, it may be related to the…
Verdell is a feminine name with Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning "green valley" or "verdant dell." This nature-inspired name evokes imagery of lush, fertile landscapes and peaceful…
English word name, French
"vigour, spirit"
A vibrant and energetic noun name, chosen by actress Shawnee Smith for her daughter, Verve has plenty of zest packed into a stylish single syllable. Borrowed from French, it means "spirit, vigour,…
Xaviell is a masculine name that represents a creative variation of Xavier. It combines the traditional Spanish name Xavier (derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning "new house") with…
Modern invented name
Two Zells of note: conservative southern senator Zell Miller, and video-game character Zell, a hero of "Final Fantasy."
German and Jewish surname
"flower"
Bren is a concise feminine name with Celtic roots, though it can also be used for boys. As a feminine name, it often serves as a shortened form of Brenda, which derives from Old Norse 'brandr'…
Greek
"thunder"
This lovely surname of the three novel-writing sisters, now used as a baby name, makes a fitting tribute for lovers of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights . While the original name took an umlaut over…
English surname
"jackdaw"
In keeping with other short names like Poe and Bo, Coe is a surname that could easily move into first place. It has a sports hero factor as well, in Olympic runner Sebastian Coe — who later became a…
English diminutive of any girl name that starts with D
Dee is a slight midcentury nickname that might be short for Deanna or Denise, but might be too slight for today's strong, independent female.
Diminutive of Dwynwen
"wave"
Short, but still kind of a mouthful.
English diminutive of Emma or Emily
"universal; rival"
There are a lot of little girls called Em today, but not that many named Em, just Em. As a first name, it's a bit reductive, especially with all the children named Emma, Emily, Emilia, Emeline, and…
Literary name and Old Norse
"gravel bank river"
This lovely name is best-known as the surname of eponymous Bronte heroine, Jane Eyre, and would make an appealing and distinctive middle name for the child of fans of that book. While the surname…
Word name, English from Latin
"comet"
Soaring astral name has a great gender-free feel. It also has a pleasing christmas connotation, courtesy of the reindeer listed in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Variant spelling of Jessamine
"jasmine flower"
An alternative spin on Jasmine and Jessica, Jessamyn is a spelling variation of floral Jessamine, with just a little less frill. Notable bearers include writer Jessamyn West, wrestler Jessamyn Duke,…
Welsh
"love"
Kerris is a much easier if less authentic phonetic spelling of the popular and pretty Welsh name Cerys.
Common name in Wales that's all but unknown in the U.S. Certainly an attractive choice ripe for export. In the UK it sits at Number 330.
Amio is a rare feminine name with multicultural resonances. It may derive from Italian, where it could be related to 'amico' meaning 'friend,' or it might have Japanese origins where it could mean…
Variation of Loretta
"bay laurel"
Loretto is an old school spelling of the more common Loretta, which comes from the Italian Laura diminutive Lauretta. Antiquated to the point of extinction -- no baby girls have received the name in…
Aristen is a rare feminine name with subtle classical undertones, possibly derived from Greek elements or as a feminine variation of Aristotle or Ariston. The name has an intellectual, elegant…
