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Irena

Czech; Latvian; Polish; Bulgarian; Lithuanian, from Greek

"peace"

This form of Irene feels fresher and gives the classic name a chic, international flair. It's most commonly used in Eastern Europe.

Jaidyn

One of the more girlish forms of the name better known as Jaden.

Jana

International feminine variation of Jan

A sweet name with many cross-cultural ties: it's an equivalent of Jane in languages including Czech, Slovak, Dutch, German, Slovene, Catalan, Estonian, and Latvian.

Jewel

Word name

Just like Flora is for botanicals, Jewel is the generic gemstone name, not used much since the early twentieth century, when it was seen as a symbol of how precious a daughter could be. The French…

Justine

French feminine variation of Justin

"fair, righteous"

Justine is a French name that's never reached the popularity we think it deserves. Like its far-more-common brother Justin, Justine is sleek, and sophisticated, but still user-friendly. Justine has…

Kaelyn

Spelling variation of Kaylin

Kelis

, modern invented name

Hot R & B singer Kelis Rogers's name is a combination of those of her parents' -- Kenneth and Eveliss.

Kyrene

Kyrene is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, associated with a historical figure in mythology. Kyrene was a nymph in Greek legends who was abducted by Apollo to North Africa where she became…

Loulabelle

English and French

"famous beauty"

Variant of Lulabelle

Mabelle

Variation of Mabel

Is Mabelle pronounced like Mabel or like May-belle or like the French words for "my beauty" — mah belle — in the Beatles song Michelle? This is a decision you'll have to ponder and a question you'll…

Mecca

Arabic, exact meaning unknown

"holy city; temple; place of great importance"

The Islamic prophet Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca, now known as the holiest city in Islam. Officially called Makkah al-Mukarramah, or Makkah, it is located in modern-day Saudi Arabia.…

Mikaela

Swedish and Finnish variation of Michaela, Hebrew

"who is like God"

Variation of Michaela often used in Scandinavian countries. Oscar-winning actress Mikey Madison's formal name is Mkaela, spelled this way. Mikaela is a Top 20 name in Puerto Rico.

Mimi

Diminutive of Mary, Miriam, and others

Sweet, nicknamey name belonging to the tragic heroines of both La Bohème and Rent . Mimi might feel too slight for many parents to use on the birth certificate, but as a short form, it's one of the…

Morissa

Morissa is a feminine name with a gentle, flowing quality. It appears to be a variation of Marissa, which itself derives from the Latin name Maris, meaning 'of the sea.' Alternative interpretations…

Nakita

Nakita is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. Often considered a variation of Nikita, which has Russian roots as a masculine name meaning 'unconquered,' Nakita has evolved to be primarily…

Nyx

Greek mythology name

"night"

In Greek mythology, Nyx was a powerful goddess and the embodiment of the night, giving this name a dark yet mystical feel. She is often depicted as one of the first deities, an offspring of Chaos who…