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Latin
"love"
This Latin word for love is not traditionally used as a name, but why not? It's got a pretty sound and some distinctive flair. Variants Amori or Amorie can also be thought of as different spellings…
Scottish, Irish
"fervent"
The name of a character in the once scandalous novel Valley of the Dolls now sounds a little more dated than the similar Arden.
"lily"
Lillias is a spin on Lilias, two international members of the popular Lily family. Whatever the spelling, the name is so rare that it was given to no baby girls in the US in 2015.
Greek
"youth, young woman"
An overlooked name from Greek mythology, Pallas is both an epithet for the goddess of wisdom and a name in its own right, borne by a daughter of the sea god Triton who was raised alongside the…
"of the heart"
Cordis is an unusual and substantial unisex choice.
Jennis is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Janice, Jenny, or a combination of Jennifer and traditional suffixes. It likely shares roots with the name Jane, ultimately derived from the…
Marris is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Morris, which derives from the Latin 'Mauritius' meaning 'dark-skinned' or 'Moorish.' Alternatively, it could…
Narqis is a feminine name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Narges or Nargis, which means 'narcissus flower.' The narcissus is a spring flower symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings in many…
Place-name
Highly unusual name of a small, tranquil island in the Caribbean; chosen for her daughter by singer Nelly Furtado.
nature name
This name comes from a very rare species of butterfly, making it a nice choice for those seeking a name that suggests nature, rarity and fragility.
French
"Turkish stone"
Turquoise is similar in hue to Aqua, which is one of the cool new color names on the palette. Other blue-hued options: Cerulean, Cyan, Indigo, or Blue itself.
Valdis is a feminine name with Norse and Baltic origins, particularly prominent in Latvian culture. The name derives from elements meaning 'rule' and 'goddess' or 'power,' suggesting a woman of…
Vardis is an uncommon feminine name with Greek origins, though it can also appear as a masculine name or surname in some cultures. The name likely derives from βάρδος (bardos), meaning 'poet' or…
Element name
Antimony is a lustrous grey metal. Beware though - antimony is very poisonous and harmful to the environment, so a bit of a harsh name to give to a child.
Name of a tiny Bahamian island that's better suited to a girl.
Spanish, English
"wild, untamed"
Cimarron is a Great Plains city and river name used by Edna Ferber as the title of a popular novel. The Cimarron people of Panama were previously enslaved Africans who had escaped from their Spanish…
Word name
Sound contradicts its meaning.
Simmie is a gender-neutral name that works particularly well as a feminine name. It originated as a diminutive of Simeon, Simon, or Simone, all deriving from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has…
Simchai is a masculine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'simcha' (שִׂמְחָה), meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' The 'i' ending likely represents a possessive form, essentially meaning 'my joy.' This…
