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Neftali is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing an alternative spelling of Naphtali, one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible. The name derives from the Hebrew word 'naftal,' meaning…
Combination of Rose and Anna
Rose lovers today would probably prefer Rosemary, Rosamund, or even Rose itself, all more stylish variations of the name. Some may associate this form of the name with actress Rosanna Arquette and…
French from Latin
"lame; enclosure"
Claude is a soft-spoken French name that conjures up the pastel colors of Monet and harmonies of Debussy. In France, it is used for girls as well, in fact in the Tracy Chevalier novel Lady and the…
Variation of Marlow, English
"driftwood"
While Marlowe (and Marlow and Marlo) are surname names that are not intrinsically or traditionally gendered and so in theory work equally well for boys and girls. About 10 percent of the babies named…
German
"wise army"
Rainer is one of those baby names that is still under-the-radar but has been quietly gaining traction: The number of boys who've received the name has doubled in the past decade, to just under 50.…
Romani variation of Esmeralda, Spanish, Portuguese
"emerald"
Probably a spelling mistake for Esmeralda.
Welsh, German
"ice ruler"
Sleek, sharp, and soulful, Isolde is the German form of Iseult, the fabled lover of Tristan in the Arthurian romances. First appearing in the 12th-century, the name was fairly popular in the form of…
Scottish
"from the town of St. Clair"
Could be a novel way for a boy's name to honor an ancestral Claire.
"horse protection"
This lovely, quintessentially British appellation, also spelled Rosamond, is the name of a legendary twelfth-century beauty. Rare on these shores, it is more than worthy of importation. There was a…
English from German
"old"
Aldous has long been associated with British writer Huxley, author of Brave New World . So many of these rare British names are starting to be reconsidered by the literary or hipster crowds and this…
French feminine variation of Clement
"mild, merciful"
Calm, composed, and chic. Often seen with an accent in France, as Clémence.
Gabriele is a feminine name in English-speaking countries, though it functions as a masculine name in Italian. It derives from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength' or 'strong one of…
Elide is a feminine name with Italian and Greek roots. It likely derives from ancient Greek elements meaning "sun" or "radiant," or may be related to the Greek mythological figure Elidis. In Italian…
