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Variation of Ameline or Emmeline
Amilyn is one of those names that sounds and feels a lot like other more popular names, from Emmeline to Amelia to Adeline, but was given to fewer than five baby girls in the US in 2021. This is…
Andora is a feminine name with multiple possible origins and meanings. It may be a variant of Andorra, the small European country between France and Spain, giving it a geographical connection.…
Andressa is a feminine name primarily used in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly Brazil. It developed as a feminine form of André (Andrew), ultimately deriving from the Greek word…
Latin
"eagle"
Aquilla appears in the New Testament. The name carries powerful symbolism through its association with eagles, conveying qualities of strength, vision, and nobility. Despite its classical origins,…
Spanish place name
Equally strong, dramatic and romantic, this name of an old kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula and a modern Spanish community as well, would give a boy an instant pedigree.
Greek
"gift of Artemis, goddess of the hunt"
This name has a nice mythological, historical, Three Musketeers-ish ring.
Greek mythology name
"equal in weight"
Atalanta was a beautiful mythological maiden who refused to marry any man who couldn't beat her in a footrace -- quite a role model. This myth is found in Ovid's Metamorphoses and later in…
Welsh
"silver, bright, brilliant, snow"
A modern, unisex Welsh name with a shiny feel, Eirian can mean "silver" (from Welsh arian ) or "snow, brilliant, bright" (from eira ). It may appeal to those who like rising star Eira, but want…
Elsia is a feminine name with roots possibly connected to names like Elsa, Elsie, or Elisabeth. It might have Germanic origins, where 'Els-' elements often relate to 'noble' or 'kind.' The name has a…
Indigenous Australian
"joyful"
In the language of the Ngurelban people, 'Yera-o' is said to mean "joyful". This Anglicization is reminiscent of other feminine names like Eulalia and could work well for those looking for a less…
Evret is a masculine name with possible connections to various European naming traditions. It may be a variant spelling of Everett, which derives from the Old English 'Eoforheard' meaning 'brave as a…
Japanese
"nourishing"
Iku is an easily assimilated Japanese name.
Ilycia is an elegant feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of names like Alicia, Elicia, or potentially derived from Ilya/Elijah with a feminine ending. The distinctive spelling with…
Ilyssa is a feminine name with Greek origins, generally considered a variant of Elissa or a feminine form of Elias. The name carries meanings associated with 'joyful' or 'oath of God' depending on…
Latin "imperial"
"imperial"
Rather imperious as a baby name, but has an interesting history. Imperia is the name of an obscure French saint, also known as Impère and Impérie, also borne by the famous Italian courtesan Imperia…
Origin and meaning unknown
A name that seems to be a combination of Isabel and Susannah, used in the United States in the 18th and 19th centuries, most notably for a daughter of Paul Revere. Isannah was also a character in the…
English from Greek
"song"
Sounds a lot like the recently revived Adele.
African
"thirteenth born son"
If you choose this name, it's not likely to be for the meaning.
Italian; Portuguese; Spanish, from Latin
"little wave"
A romantic Latinate form of Ondine, Ondina is an undiscovered gem that shares similar sounds with the trendy Olivia and Ophelia.
Place-name
This geographical name with Iroquois roots has a lot going for it: a strong sound, a vigorous o ending, and -- a quality prized today -- rarity.
