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  1. Elektra

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "shining, bright"

    • Description:

      This spelling of Electra makes this vibrant name less electric and more kinetic.
  2. Eritrea
    • Evergreen
      • Forest

        • Origin:

          French occupational name

        • Meaning:

          "woodsman or woods"

        • Description:

          The Forest variation of Forrest, used by actor Whitaker, nudges the meaning more toward the woods and away from the woodsman.
      • Greer
        • Hemera

          • Origin:

            Greek mythology

          • Meaning:

            "day"

          • Description:

            Hemera was the personification of day and one of the Greek primordial deities. She is the goddess of the daytime and,said to be the daughter of Erebus and Nyx (the goddess of night).
        • Inerys
          • Jasmine

            • Origin:

              Flower name, from Persian

            • Meaning:

              "gift from God"

            • Description:

              Jasmine was derived from the Persian word yasmin, referring to the jasmine flower. Scented oil was made from the plant, and it was used as a perfume throughout the Persian Empire. Variants include Jazmin, Yasmin, Yasmine, and Jessamine.
          • Lavender

            • Origin:

              English color and flower name

            • Meaning:

              "purple flower"

            • Description:

              Lavender lags far behind sweet-smelling purple-hued sister names Violet and Lila, but is starting to get some enthusiastic attention from cutting-edge namers along with other adventurous nature names like Clementine and Marigold. In fact, 2024 saw it enter the US Top 1000 for the first time, when it was given to nearly 260 girls.
          • Luken

            • Description:

              Luken is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a variant of Luke or Lucas, names with Greek origins meaning 'light-giving' or 'illumination.' Alternatively, it could derive from Basque origins, where it appears as both a surname and given name. In Basque traditions, it may relate to the word for 'sacred grove' or 'sanctuary.' Luken has a modern, distinctive sound while maintaining connections to traditional naming elements. The name remains uncommon in most English-speaking regions, giving it uniqueness without seeming completely unfamiliar. Its simple two-syllable structure makes it accessible across cultures, while the 'en' ending provides a contemporary feel. For parents seeking something distinctive yet grounded in tradition, Luken offers both novelty and subtle cultural connections.

          • Nyx

            • Origin:

              Greek mythology name

            • Meaning:

              "night"

            • Description:

              In Greek mythology, Nyx was a powerful goddess and the embodiment of the night, but when spoken, its negative meaning can't be ignored.
          • Ophelia

            • Origin:

              Greek

            • Meaning:

              "help"

            • Description:

              Floral, elegant, and bold, Ophelia re-entered the US Top 1000 in 2015 after more than 50 years off the charts. It has risen more than 700 spots since then and shows no signs of slowing down. Now in the US Top 300, could Ophelia one day become the next Olivia or Amelia?
          • Orion

            • Origin:

              Greek

            • Meaning:

              "boundary, limit"

            • Description:

              Orion is a rising star, with both mythical and celestial overtones.
          • Ostara
            • Peregrine

              • Origin:

                Latin

              • Meaning:

                "traveler, pilgrim"

              • Description:

                Peregrine is considered to be an elegantly aristocratic name in England, but has never made it to the U.S., where it has been seen as extravagantly eccentric. In the new naming climate, though, it's not beyond consideration — in fact it's already been chosen by at least one Berry.
            • Primrose

              • Origin:

                English flower name

              • Meaning:

                "first rose"

              • Description:

                A quaint and quirky flower name, until recently considered a bit too prim for most American classrooms but brought back to life in recent years by the attractive character of Primrose "Prim" Everdeen in the Hunger Games series. In the Top 300 girl names in England and Wales and on Nameberry, Primrose remains rare in the US, but is made more accessible by a raft of sweet nickname options, including Rosie and Posy.
            • Rainn

              • Description:

                Rainn is a modern unisex name that has gained recognition particularly as a masculine name. It evokes natural imagery of rainfall and carries peaceful, cleansing connotations. The doubled 'n' gives it a distinctive spelling compared to the word 'rain.' The name gained some prominence through actor Rainn Wilson, helping establish it in popular consciousness. Rainn appeals to parents drawn to nature-inspired names with simple, clear meanings. It carries a gentle yet strong quality and works well cross-culturally. Though still relatively uncommon, Rainn has seen modest increases in usage, particularly among parents seeking peaceful, environmental names with a contemporary feel and straightforward pronunciation.
            • River

              • Origin:

                Nature name

              • Description:

                River shares the tranquil feeling of all the water names, and seems to have pretty much escaped its past strong association with River Phoenix and his unfortunate fate. Actor Joaquin Phoenix named his son with actress Rooney Mara after his brother River.
            • Skylar

              • Origin:

                Variation of Schuyler, Dutch "scholar"

              • Meaning:

                "scholar"

              • Description:

                This Americanized spelling of the Dutch name is now used nearly exclusively for girls in the US.
            • Soleil

              • Origin:

                French

              • Meaning:

                "sun"

              • Description:

                An attractive French word name known here via former child TV star Soleil Moon Frye, aka Punky Brewster. It started to be lightly used in the U.S. in the 1920s and is now attracting some attention as both a sunny nature and an international word name. It's currently in the Nameberry Top 500.