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English, diminutive of Katherine
"pure"
This endearing nickname name is one Katherine pet form that predates all the Kathys and Katies, having been fairly common in the eighteenth century. With the current mini-craze for animal-related…
Sabrielle is a feminine name that blends elements of Gabrielle and Sabrina, creating an elegant, modern option with subtle classical undertones. The name likely derives from either the Hebrew name…
Silva is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from Latin meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' This nature-inspired name evokes images of trees, greenery, and natural beauty. Silva has…
Variation of Soledad
This lace-hankie version was chosen for his daughter by Geraldo Rivera.
Music name
Undiscovered musical form melodious enough to be a hit on the name charts.
Latin
"pencil"
An delicate and unusual name that might appeal to a family of artists or writers.
Diminutive of Cecilia; pet name for "sister"
"sister"
Old-fashioned nickname for a sister, almost never heard today.
Italian
"lavender"
Italian color and nature name.
Form of poetry
The sestina is a type of poetry dating back to the medieval troubadours of Spain and France. As its name suggests, the sestina has six stanzas, each with six lines. Perfect for a sixth daughter or…
English word name
"cotton cloth imported from India; a blotched or spotted animal"
A word name with fashionable o -ending that has associations with both the homespun fabric and the mottled cat. Alice Cooper named his daughter Calico decades ago, while it was selected more recently…
French word name
"Girls Gone Child" blogger Rebecca Woolf made Boheme a first name when she gave it to one of her twin daughters (the other one's name is Reverie). La Boheme -- "The Bohemian" -- is a Puccini opera…
Safire is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of 'Sapphire,' the precious blue gemstone. The name comes from Greek 'sappheiros' and Hebrew 'sappir,' both referring to the blue gem…
Hindi
"compassion"
The double vowel changes this name's pronunciation and gives it a novel twist.
"sun, rouser, stimulator"
Lively and bright, Savita is among the most popular Hindi names for girls , and one that could easily immigrate. Derived from the name of the Hindu god Savitr, Savita is a sunny choice, that more…
Literary name
This lovely name from Spenser's The Faerie Queene is borne by a character who represents married love. A related unusual-yet-usable choice: Amabel.
Hebrew
"well loved"
An alternative to the more familiar Aviva.
Darlie is a feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Dar-' such as Darlene or Darla, or possibly as a feminine version of Daryl. Its origins may connect to the…
French, musical term
Could be seen as extravagantly ecstatic for a baby name, though feel free to rhapsodize about your little girl, whatever her name.
Greek
"all the gods"
Anthea would be simpler and prettier, though Panthea has possibilities.
Spelling variation of Achsah, Hebrew
"adorned"
In the 21st century, Exa is best known as the given name of Grimes and Elon Musk's daughter Y, a sibling for X Æ A-XII. The celebrity parents were inspired by the supercomputer terms exaFLOPS, which…
