Gunna is a feminine name with Norse and Scandinavian origins, derived from elements meaning 'battle' or 'war.' In Norse mythology, Gunnr was one of the Valkyries, the powerful female figures who chose warriors to join Odin in Valhalla. The name carries connotations of strength, courage, and resilience. While relatively uncommon outside Nordic countries, Gunna remains in use in Iceland, Norway, and other Scandinavian regions. Its brevity gives it a striking, direct quality, while its historical and mythological connections provide depth and cultural resonance. The name's warrior associations make it appealing to parents seeking strong feminine names rooted in Nordic tradition. Its unfamiliarity in many regions gives it a distinctive quality internationally.

Ptarmigan is the common English name for the genus Lagopus, in the grouse family of birds. The name is derived from the Scottish word for the bird, tàrmachan (meaning unknown), with the initial P- added by erroneous association with the Greek pteron ("wing").

Full-hearted new virtue choice, though five syllables is a lot to handle.

This cutesy nickname made it onto the Top 1000 in 1883.

As the former stage name of TLC founder Perri Reid and the name of the youngest member of the animated Flintstones clan, it's got some pop culture cache. But it'll be too cutesy by half for most parents.

Infinity is a name that could have a long, bright future ahead of it, with its bold meaning and fashionable sound. It's an awful lot of name to pull off, but if Destiny can do it...

Christmas is a day name long and quietly used as a name for babies born at Christmas. Prettier and more modern than Noel or Noelle.

A diminutive diminutive, too tease-worthy.

Missouri, the name of a tribe, a state and a river, derives from the Illinois word mihsoori meaning "dugout canoe". It became a somewhat popular American girls' name in the mid-19th century.