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Daenerys
Literary name
Daenerys is yet another girls' name invented by "Game of Thrones" author George R. R. Martin that is beginning to gain some traction in real life. Daenerys was used for 67 baby girls in 2013 while…
Daffy
Daffy is a masculine name that originated primarily as a nickname or diminutive form. It can be short for names like Daffyd (the Welsh form of David) or may simply be used as an independent given…
Dick
Diminutive of Richard
"dominant ruler"
Dick was a once-common short form of Richard; replaced by Rick or Richie, and finally by the full name itself. Rude meaning -- make that two rude meanings -- pretty much knocks this one out of…
Dix
Latin
"tenth"
Once a birth order name, now might work as a cool x-ending nickname. But be warned that it sounds very close to an unfortunate slang term.
Dome
Dome is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Latin 'domus' meaning 'home,' or could be a short form of names like Dominique or Dorothy. In some…
Douce
French
"gentle, sweet"
A sweet French word name and an equivalent to English Dulcie, Douce may also be elaborated into Doucette and the saintly name Douceline. Pronounced with one syllable (DOOS), some English speakers may…
Elixyvett
English combination of Elizabeth, Alexis, and Yvette
"pledged to God + defender + yew tree"
Elixyvett is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette — and a total mess. Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad?
Elul
Hebrew
Another culture's version of the month-naming tradition: this is the sixth month of the Jewish calendar.
Eroica
Latin
"heroic"
The name of Beethoven's third symphony, and too close to the word erotica.
Favorite
Word name
Maybe if you're planning to have only one child -- and iffy even then.
Frostine
French
"freezing"
Frostine, best known in the U.S. as the name of the Candyland queen, is newly fashionable in France and is certainly a choice that any little girl the world over would love. Fanciful, if…
Goddess
Word name
Talk about pressure! Too much name for any little girl to bear.
Goku
Japanese
"aware of emptiness"
Goku is the name of the protagonist of the popular "Dragon Ball" manga series, which was turned into a live action film. The character of Goku is reportedly based on Sun Wukong, the hero of the…
Grande
Italian
"large"
For your Starbucks order, not your baby.
Gucci
Designer name
Makeup artist to the stars Gucci Westman has made this Italian fashion name a first.
Gypsy
English
"wanderer"
Gypsy, long associated with the intellectual stripper Gypsy Rose Lee and the musical that was made about her life, was used by Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings as the middle name of their daughter…
Heavynlie
Heavynlie is an unusual feminine name that appears to be a creative elaboration of 'Heavenly.' This distinctively spelled name reflects the modern trend of virtue names with unique orthography. The…
Hooker
English occupational name
"shepherd's hook"
fuhgeddaboutit.
Hetlir
Ikonyque