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Alowette is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of 'Alouette,' the French word for 'lark' (a type of songbird) and also the title of a famous French-Canadian folk song.…
Latin
"over the moon"
Altalune is an invention used by Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson as one of several middle names for their daughter. It's evocative Latin meaning roughly translates to "over the moon." Celebrity baby…
French, diminutive of Amanda
"much-loved"
This fragrant, almond-scented name has hardly been heard in this country, which is a pity--we've loved it since John Malkovich used it for his now grown daughter. A French diminutive of Amanda, it…
Nature name
An evergreen with yellow flowers, Ambretta works to modernize Amber.
Ambrosius is a masculine name of Greek and Latin origin, derived from the Greek word "ambrosios," meaning "immortal" or "divine." It is the original Latin form of the more common Ambrose. The name…
Americana is a distinctive feminine name that draws inspiration from patriotic American themes. As a given name, it's quite rare, making it a truly unique choice. The term 'Americana' traditionally…
Italian
"beautiful flower"
An attractive enough name, but for die-hard Star Wars fans only.
Literary name
This lovely name from Spenser's The Faerie Queene is borne by a character who represents married love. A related unusual-yet-usable choice: Amabel.
Greek mythology name
Son of Zeus known for musical abilities, an edgy choice for music-minded families.
Andrewina is a feminine name derived from Andrew, which comes from the Greek name Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' The suffix '-ina' is added to create a feminine form, following a traditional…
Flower name; Greek
"daughter of the wind"
Anemone is a floral name that relates to the ancient Greek myth of the famous love story of Aphrodite and Adonis, in which Aphrodite transforms her wounded lover's blood into a flower, the crimson…
Greek, from Latin
"angel"
The Greek form of Angela / Angelica.
"annunciation"
A religious name, referring to the announcement by the Virgin Mary that she was with child.
Greek
"worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents"
In Greek mytholgy, Antigone was the noble and courageous daughter of Oedipus, who acts as his guide after he blinds himself. Antigone is also the eponymous heroine of a play by Jean Anouilh. Despite…
Appoline is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Greek name 'Apollonia,' which itself comes from the Greek god Apollo, associated with light, music, and healing. This elegant name…
"the warmth of the sun in winter"
Part-April, part-Felicity, but with the wonderfully whimsical feel of Serendipity. Apricity debuted in the US charts for the first time in 2022.
Aprilette is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive or elaboration of April. While April derives from the Latin 'aperire' meaning "to open," referring to the opening or blossoming of flowers in…
French place name
If you're looking for a really untouristed place name, Aquitaine could be it. Aquitaine is a region of France that includes both Bordeaux and Biarritz and is famous for such food and drink as its…
French word name
"ballet position; ornate design"
Fanciful, edging toward bizarre.
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.
