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Spanish place-name
This legendary Andalusian city, according to myth founded by Hercules, is an undiscovered baby name destination.
Norse
"stone of victory"
Nope, not a misspelling of Sexton or a number name. This Old Norse name is actually a name denoting victory and in the Swedish Top 100..
Italian place-name
Venetia, the name of the region encompassing Venice, has a radiant, picturesque authenticity, as do the related Venezia and Venice. Venetia is the title of a novel by Benjamin Disraeli centering on…
Trentton is a distinctive masculine name that appears to be an elaborated variation of Trenton, which itself originated as an English surname derived from a place name meaning "Trent's settlement" or…
English word name
"waterfall"
A nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls and flowing water, with a plausible, name-y sound thanks to it similarity to Cassie, Cassidy, and Cade.
Adamik is a masculine name with Slavic origins, functioning primarily as a surname in countries like Poland, Czech Republic, and Slovakia. As a given name, it's quite rare. The name derives from…
Russian and Ukrainian feminization of Olympias, Greek
"from Mount Olympus"
At a whopping five syllables long, Olympiada is a lot of name for a little girl. Thankfully, nicknames abound. Try Pia, Ollie, or Ada.
Edouard is the French variation of Edward, a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins meaning 'wealthy guardian' or 'prosperous protector.' Combining the elements 'ead' (wealth, prosperity) and…
French feminine variation of Petronius, Latin
"yokel, woodpecker, stone"
So many names sound better with a French accent, and Petronille is one of them: it feels unusual in an elegant way. Usually spelled as Pétronille, it is derived from the Latin Petronius, possibly…
Basque, diminutive or local variant of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
A rare name even among Basque speakers (fewer than 20 women in Spain are called Elixane), this beautiful name has drawn some attention via Elixane Lechemia, the French pro-tennis player. With its…
Glynesha appears to be a modern created name combining elements that became popular in American naming practices during the late 20th century. The prefix 'Glyn-' may relate to the Welsh name 'Glyn'…
Secora is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Secorra or a creative modern invention. It has a melodious quality with its flowing syllables. Some theories suggest it may be…
Felepita is an unusual feminine name with likely Polynesian or Hispanic influences. It may be a feminine variation of Felipe (the Spanish form of Philip), which derives from Greek elements meaning…
Greek
"from the mountain"
A figure in Greek drama who murdered his mother makes for an unconventional choice for a baby name, but it has appeared on the US extended list several dozen times since records began.
Giraud is a masculine name of French origin, representing an old French form of Gerald, which derives from Germanic elements meaning "spear ruler" or "rule of the spear." This name carries an…
Etienette is a delicate feminine French name, functioning as the female form of Etienne (the French equivalent of Stephen). It ultimately derives from the Greek 'Stephanos,' meaning 'crown' or…
Spanish
"springs"
Common Spanish surname with a lively sound and meaning and literary connection to prominent Latin American writer Carlos Fuentes.
Italian
"flower of the dawn"
A lush, romantic flower name for people who think Rose, Violet and Lily are 1000 times too popular.
