Girl Names I Love That Hubby Wouldn't

Evaleen

Evaleen is a delicate feminine name with Irish and English origins, a variation of Evelyn or a combination of Eva and the suffix '-leen.' It emerged in the early 20th century when elaborate…

Evah

Evah is a feminine variant of the biblical name Eve, meaning 'life' or 'living one' in Hebrew. This spelling variation adds a distinctive touch to the traditional name while maintaining its…

Ezri

Variation of Ezra, Hebrew

"help"

Ezri is one of the cool new unisex names starting with E , except as a Biblical name, it's not so new. Used for both genders in Israel, in the US it's currently running five to one in favor of girls,…

Cosette

French literary nickname

"little thing"

Cosette is best known as the heroine of Les Miserables . In the Victor Hugo novel, Cosette was the nickname given to the girl named Euphrasie by her mother. Although Hugo invented the name, some…

Bryony

Greek

"to sprout, to swell"

Bryony is an unusually strong plant name --the bryony is a wild climbing vine with green flowers --that caught on in the U.K. before sprouting here. The name of the young character in the Ian McEwan…

Connolly

Irish

"love, friendship"

Energetic Connelly variation that works better for girls than for boys.

Tierney

Irish

"descendent of a lord"

An uncommon Irish-accented surname that seems particularly well suited to a girl. Tierney Sutton is a well-known jazz singer. Tierney, in its original Tiarnach form, was the name of several saints.…

Tiernan

Irish

"little lord"

An old Irish surname cousin of Tierney that makes an unusual and appealing Irish gender switch.

Aurelie

French variation of Aurelia, Latin

"the golden one"

Aurelie is the delicate French variation of Aurelia, one of the most improbable popular names of recent years. Both versions of the name are lovely, but it might be difficult to insist that Americans…

Soline

Soline is a delicate feminine name with French origins, derived from 'soleil' meaning 'sun.' This luminous name evokes warmth, brightness, and joy. While not among the most common French names,…

Léonie

French

"lion"

Leona with a French accent that gives it a bit more flair. It's currently very popular there – in the Top 30 for French baby girls. Aunt Léonie is a major character in Proust's Remembrance of Things…

Samaya

Samaya is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'time' or 'season,' while in Arabic traditions it can mean 'high' or 'elevated.' The name also appears in African…

Annalie

Nordic, German

"grace"

Melodious and unusual form of a name with an uncountable number of variations. Many will understand it as the more down-to-earth Annalee.

Orion

Greek mythology name

The Greek mythological hunter who was turned into a constellation is much more often used for boys.

Tally

Diminutive of Talia

"gentle dew from heaven"

Nickname sometimes heard on its own, sort of an updated Sally and playmate of Hallie.

Sorelle

Sorelle is a feminine name derived from the Italian word for 'sisters,' making it particularly meaningful for families with multiple daughters or for parents who value sisterhood. The name has a…

Sahar

Arabic, Persian

"dawn, morning, awakening"

This is a soft and strong Arabic and Persian name commonly heard in the Middle East.

Sahara

Arabic

"deserts"

A beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use, Sahara brings to mind deserts and heat. Derived from Arabic, it is the name of the world's largest hot desert, located across the North…

Sahari

Sahari is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections, potentially derived from Arabic or Hebrew origins. In Arabic contexts, it may relate to 'sahara' meaning 'desert,' evoking images of…