Possible Daughters

Valerie

French variation of Valeria

"strength, health"

The name of a martyred medieval saint, Valerie has been on the popularity list since its earliest publication in 1880. Though it peaked in the 1960s, remaining in the Top 100 until 1988, it still…

Elodie

French, variation of Alodia, German

"foreign riches"

The lyrical and melodious Elodie, a Nameberry favorite, is starting to rise through the US popularity charts for the first time since the 1880s. This once uncommon member of the El- family is a Top…

Luisa

Italian, Spanish

"renowned warrior"

This streamlined Italian and Spanish spelling of Louisa is currently very popular in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Portugal, where it's usually spelt Luísa.

Melitza

Melitza is a melodious feminine name with Spanish and Puerto Rican connections, possibly derived as a variation of Melissa, which has Greek origins meaning 'honeybee.' In Puerto Rico and other…

Yaritza

Spanish, Arabic, Tupi

"friend, helper; butterfly water nymph"

Likely an elaboration of the multicultural Yara, an Arabic name well-used in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries meaning "butterfly" or "helper" (or possibly "water nymph" from its Tupi…

Jolanta

Polish

"violet"

A Slavic name that could easily blend in.

Yuliana

Russian variation of Juliana, Latin

"youthful or sky father"

Julia is a name that's ancient and hallowed enough to not only have many variations, but for its variations to have variations. Juliana has been consistently used in the US and Europe, sometimes…

Bethzy

Bethzy is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Betsy or possibly a diminutive of Elizabeth. The distinctive "z" and "y" combination gives this traditional name a modern, unique…

Joseline

Joseline is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Jocelyn, with French origins meaning 'member of the Germanic tribe.' It blends the melodic quality of Josephine with the uniqueness of Jocelyn,…

Laoise

Irish

"light"

Pronounced lee-sha, Laoise is the feminine form of the Irish mythological names Lugh and Lugus, which means light. Lugus was the Celtic god of commerce and craftsmanship, the equivalent of the Roman…

Opaline

Elaboration of Opal, French, Sanskrit

"gem"

A word name with a touch of Adeline/Caroline/Apolline mixed in, Opaline has a sleek and stylish yet whimsical feel.

Vesper

Latin

"evening star"

This Latin word used for evening spiritual services was introduced to baby namers by the Eva Greene character Vesper Lynd in the modern James Bond film Casino Royale in 2006, based on the Ian Fleming…

Susan

English diminutive of Susannah, Hebrew

"lily"

Although Susan had her heyday from the thirties to the sixties, and is now common among moms and new grandmas, and though most modern parents would prefer Susanna/Susannah, we have spotted some…