Cool and Unusual Ladies

Selah

Hebrew

"praise, pause"

The name is derived from the term commonly used in the Book of Psalms, which has a many Hebrew scholars in confusion over its meaning. Given its context in the Bible, Selah is likely to mean "to…

Marigold

Flower name, from English

"golden flower"

Marigold, once found almost exclusively in English novels and aristocratic nurseries, is beginning to be talked about and considered here. It has a sweet, sunny, quirky feel. The marigold was the…

Seraphina

Hebrew

"ardent; fiery"

Seraphina is one of the most-searched name on Nameberry, destined for even greater popularity. The highest-ranking angels, the six-winged seraphim, inspired the lovely name Seraphina. The name was…

Abilene

English from Hebrew

"grass"

Abilene is a rarely used place name, mentioned as such in the New Testament, that combines the cowboy spunk of the Texas city with the midwestern morality of the Kansas town where Dwight D.…

Ailsa

Scottish from Norse

"elf victory"

Ailsa is a traditional Scottish name for girls related to a rocky island in the Firth of Clyde called Ailsa Craig. It might make an interesting alternative to the outdated Ashley or overly popular…

Annistyn

Modern variant spelling of Anniston

Astoria

Place name

Long more associated with the New York Waldorf- hotel and the neighborhood in Queens than as a baby name, Astoria is finally beginning to emerge from their shadow and find favor with parents looking…

Austen

Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin

"great, magnificent"

While Austin is a popular boys' name, this spelling, honoring novelist Jane, nudges the name toward gender-neutral, chosen last year for 67 baby boys and 57 girls.

Bethanne

Bethanne is a compound feminine name that combines elements of Elizabeth (Beth) and Anne, two classic names with Hebrew origins. This melodic combination creates a name that feels both familiar and…

Brennan

Irish

"descendent of the sad one"

Brennan is an Irish last name that could join the group of similar names now ranking among the top Irish names for baby girls in the US: Riley, Kennedy, and Quinn. Currently, only 16 baby girls were…

Ceola

Ceola is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Old English or Germanic elements. One theory suggests it may be related to the Old English word 'ceol,' meaning 'ship' or…

Darrah

Darrah is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be an anglicized form of the Irish name Dara, meaning "oak tree" or "wisdom," symbolizing strength and endurance. Alternatively, it…

Delancey

French

"from Lancey"

This is an energetic dance of an Irish surname, great for both genders. Could also be spelled Delancy.

Dellen

Cornish

"petal"

Intriguing combo of elements.