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Bechette
French
"little spade"
Pronounced Beshette, this unfamiliar French appellation sounds fresh and feminine.
Braelyn
Modern invented name
Braden (and Braeden) had his heyday in the early part of the 21st century, giving rise to many offshoots for both boys and girls. But Braelyn and siblings are now on a long downward slide.
Boudicca
Celtic
"victory"
First century queen who led her Brittonic Iceni tribe in revolution against the Romans occupying England. Also found as Boudica, Boadicea (as in bodacious) and in Welsh as Buddug, the historic…
Briseida
Variation of Briseis
Variation of Greek mythology name Briseis.
Brisa
Spanish
"breeze"
Brisa is commonly used in Latino families, all but unheard of in others.
Brigidine
Irish variation of Brighid
Brigidine is a unique take on Bridget used by singer Sinead O'Connor. But assuming you're not an Irish rock star, you'd probably do better to stop at Brigid.
Fifer
Scottish occupational name
"piper"
Fifer is a musical name that fits in seamlessly with the likes of Harper and Piper, but is much more unusual. It's also a Scottish demonym, referring to an inhabitant of the historic Scottish county…
Cressida
Greek
"gold"
Cressida is a golden, mythological, and Shakespearean name, much better known in Britain than it is in the US. Given to just 11 American girls in a recent year — though still the highest number on…
Paityn
Spelling variation of Payton
Payton and Peyton are both very popular names for girls as well as boys, but Paityn is a spelling variations used almost exclusively for girls.
Evalyn
Spelling variation of Evelyn
"desired; water, island"
This variation draws more from Eva than from Eve, which might lead to pause as to whether it should be said EHV-eh-lin or EEV-eh-lin. While the former is more popular in the US, both pronunciations…
Ezria
Ezria is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly blending elements of names like Ezra and Aria. With its melodic quality and distinctive sound pattern, Ezria has…
Esco
Esco is a unique masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names beginning with 'Es-' such as Esmond or Escobar, or derive from place names like Esco, Spain. Another…
Ereni
Ereni is a feminine name with Greek origins, likely derived from Eirene (or Irene), which means 'peace' in Greek. The name has connections to Greek mythology, where Eirene was the goddess of peace…
Illeanna
Illeanna is a feminine name with connections to multiple origins. It may be a variant spelling of 'Ileana,' a Romanian name derived from Greek 'Helen,' meaning 'torch' or 'bright light.' Another…
Ephrym
Ephrym is a masculine name that serves as a variant spelling of Ephraim, which has ancient Hebrew origins meaning "fruitful" or "productive." In the Bible, Ephraim was the second son of Joseph and…
Yon
Yon is a masculine name with various origins. In Korean, it means 'lotus' or 'divine grace,' symbolizing purity and enlightenment. In Hebrew, it's a diminutive of Jonathan, meaning 'gift of God.' In…
Nathalia
Portuguese form of Natalia
The more familiar spelling Natalia currently sits much further up the list and has even made two brief appearances in the Top 100 during the last decade. Nathalia on the other hand has never been a…
Ciara
Irish
"little dark one"
Ciara is very popular in Ireland, more familiar here as the Anglicized Kiera or Keira. The uninitiated will tend to pronounce Ciara as the Italian Chiara, a form of Claire—kee-AHR-a or even…
Danica
Slavic
"morning star"
While Danica may sound similar to Dana, Danielle, and Daniela, Danica is not a variation. Danica, a delicate and unique Slavic name meaning "Morning Star," is synonymous with Venus in many countries.…
Rilynn
Modern Invented Name
A variation of Riley with an added -lynn suffix, this girl name is bubbling right underneath the Top 1000.
