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Nolwenn
Welsh
"shining, holy"
Nolwenn is popular in Wales but would be a very adventurous choice in the US. Though with the increased visibility of names like Arwen, thanks to Lord of the Rings , it may not feel as odd going…
Norlene
Norlene is a feminine name that appears to be a blend of the prefix 'Nor-' (possibly from Norman, Nora, or Nordic influences) and the popular feminine suffix '-lene' or '-lene' seen in names like…
Norline
Norline is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining the prefix "Nor-" (found in names like Nora or Norma) with the popular feminine suffix "-line" or "-lyn."…
Numair
Arabic
"panther"
Projects an air of power and speed.
Oberon
Variation of Auberon
"elf king; noble bear"
The Shakespearean character Oberon in A Midsummer Night's Dream is King of the Fairies, but the name, with its bold 'O' beginning has plenty of strength alongside its magical qualities. Oberon was…
Ode
Word name or medieval English form of Otto
If Story and Poet and Sonnet can be names that work as well for girls as for boys, why not Ode?
Odelette
Odelette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, essentially a diminutive form of Odette. The name Odette derives from the Germanic name Oda or Ode, meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune', with the…
Odelyn
Odelyn is a feminine name with possible Germanic roots, likely derived from names containing the element 'odel' meaning 'homeland' or 'inheritance.' It may also be considered a modern feminine…
Odonata
Latin, Nature name
An order of carnivorous insects, most notably dragonflies and damselflies.
Ohnjella
Ohnjella is a distinctively uncommon feminine name with a creative construction. While it doesn't have clear historical or linguistic roots in traditional naming systems, it appears to be a modern…
Olivette
Feminine form of Oliver, French, Latin
"olive tree"
A feminine form of Oliver and a diminutive of Olive, Olivette could make an interesting choice for those who love Colette and Violette, but also Olivia. It was used in the 19th century French opera…
Olivier
French
"olive tree"
More and more frequently heard as the Gallic version of Oliver, Olivier could be seen as a tribute to the great British actor, Sir Laurence O.
Olivine
Latin
"olive"
A gem named for its green hue.
Olwyn
Welsh
"white footprint"
Olwyn is a popular Welsh name that might be an alternative to the more familiar Bronwen or Rhonwen -- though in Wales the female form is usually spelled -wen and the male one -wyn.
Ondine
Latin
"little wave"
Mythological spirit of the waters; spelled Undine, she was an Edith Wharton heroine.
Orban
Orban is a masculine name with Hungarian origins, functioning both as a surname and occasionally as a given name. It derives from the Latin 'Urbanus,' meaning 'city dweller' or 'refined and elegant.'…
Orinthia
Latin
"to excite, to stir the mind"
A pretty, feminissima name, more distinctive than Cynthia. George Bernard Shaw used it for a character in his play The Apple Cart, about which it is said 'Orinthia is a name full of magic for me.'
Oriole
Latin
"golden"
A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most people are aware of the Oriole bird, which makes this…
Orlagh
Irish
"golden princess"
A variation of Orla and a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2022.
Osgood
Teutonic
"divine creator"
This name seems to foresee a future CFO. Not a bad thing. Osgood Perkins is the name of both the father and son of actor Anthony. Oz is the enlivening nickname.