New Names - fluctuating opinions

By AshleyJuliette · Updated November 2022

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New found names I am not sure if I like, Love, or dislike. Probably will never use these on children.

The names

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Arlette
French
"noble, honor"
Arlette is a French form of the Germanic name Herleva, which was the name of the mother of William the Conqueror. It peaked in France in the mid-1930s, but you might be surprised to learn that in the…
Memphis
Greek and Coptic place-name
"Enduring and beautiful"
A place name with plenty of history, Memphis is associated with the place in Ancient Egypt where many of the pyramids were built, and with the bluesy US city that was named after it. With its lovely…
Alondra
Pet form of Alejandra or Spanish
"lark"
A Spanish TV show made this one popular, along with single-named Mexican singer, Alondra.
Cedric
Celtic
"bounty; loved"
Soft yet solid, Cedric was invented by Sir Walter Scott for the noble character of the hero's father in Ivanhoe , presumed to be an altered form of the Saxon name Cerdic ("bounty"), or the Brythonic…
Gavriel
Hebrew
"God is my strength"
An Israeli place-name as well as being the Hebrew form of Gabriel.
Avram
Avram is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variation of Abraham. Meaning 'exalted father' or 'father of many,' it carries significant religious and historical weight in Jewish…
Magdalen
English
"woman from Magdala or high tower"
Biblical name long associated with the fallen-yet-redeemed Mary Magdalen, now rising improbably into the ranks of the fashionable among parents hungry for classic yet distinctive girls' names. The…
Maika
Maika is a versatile feminine name with multicultural origins. In Japanese, it combines 'mai' (dance) and 'ka' (fragrance or song), while in Māori it relates to strength and capability. The name also…
Prisca
Latin
"ancient"
The rarer long form of Priscilla, which comes from the Roman name Priscus, meaning "ancient".
Balthazar
Phoenician
"Baal protects the King"
This evocative name of one of the Three Wise Men of the Orient, also spelled Balthasar, may finally be ready for prime time. Balthazar, Melchior and Caspar were the Magi who brought gifts of gold,…
Anneth
Cornish
"home"
Anneth was derived from the Cornish word annedh , meaning "home," but it may also be viewed as a variation of the French name Annette.
Tyas
Indonesian
"heart of hearts"
Tyas is an unusual Indonesian name that's simple and straightforward and could make an distinctive choice in the Western World.
Avra
Avra is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. In Hebrew, it relates to Abraham, meaning "father of many," while in Greek it can mean "breeze" or connect to the word "avrio" meaning…
Ardith
Hebrew
"flowering field"
Appearing in some versions of the Old Testament, Ardith sounds like an ethereal combination of Arden and Edith, with a sweet naturey meaning. Also appearing as Ardeth and Ardath, it was first…

New Names - fluctuating opinions

About this list

The names

Arlette

Memphis

Alondra

Cedric

Gavriel

Avram

Magdalen

Maika

Prisca

Balthazar

Anneth

Tyas

Avra

Ardith