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English, Yiddish
"bailiff; white; bashful"
Reminiscent of well-established choices like Bella and Beulah, but also of trendy options like Baylor, Kayla, and Bailey, Bayla is a name with a variety of different origins. Also spelled as Baila…
Eleana is a feminine name representing a variant of Elena or Eleanor, with Greek and Provençal origins. The name ultimately derives from the Greek 'Helenē,' possibly meaning 'torch' or 'bright one.'…
Hawaiian or Danish variation of Katherine or Karen
"pure"
Kalena is one of those names that has a pleasant-if-synthetic feel. Research turns up a range of origins and meanings, but the most reliable peg it as a derivation of Katherine.
Aramaic and Hebrew
"light"
Beguiling cousin of Sahara.
Slavic variation of Helga, Norse
"holy"
This Slavic form of the Norse name Helga is a classic in many Slavic countries, including Russia and Poland, where it currently ranks within the Top 100 girl names. It has historically ranked among…
Feminine variation of Darrell, French
"dear one, beloved"
Dariela may have a not-quite-authentic provenance, but it's a pretty name and an unusual choice in the girly Isabella-Gabriella group.
Hindi
"the earth"
An international take on Dara.
Delina is a melodious feminine name of multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Adelina (meaning 'noble' or 'nobility' in Germanic languages) or a derivative of Delia (from Greek, meaning…
Diminutive of Margarete, German
"pearl"
Gretel originated as a nickname for Margarete, the German form of Margaret. It’s a charming name, but most American parents prefer Greta, as Gretel is strongly tied to the fairy tale heroine. The…
Taíno place-name
Politics aside, the Cuban capital is one of the most rhythmic of place-names. The question is: can politics be put aside?
Siana is a beautiful feminine name with cross-cultural connections. It may be a variation of Siana (pronounced see-AH-na), which has Welsh origins meaning 'God is gracious.' Alternatively, it could…
German
"grey battle"
Griselda is a famous folklore figure, noted for her patience and obedience. Her story has been told by Petrarch, Chaucer, Boccaccio and set to music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Massenet. In the most…
Spelling variation of Jada
Actress Jada Pinkett Smith propelled her name into the limelight during the 1990s and early 2000s. Alongside this rise, variant spelling Jaida entered the US Top 1000 in 1998 and peaked at Number 516…
Swahili
"moonlight"
Lush and unusual.
Basque
"wish"
A very popular girls' name in the Basque country and Puerto Rico. It is among the Top 100 Spanish baby names , so it's a girls' name that's widely used in Spain.
Hindi, Sanskrit
"sapphire blue"
A variation of Nila, a name spread through African by the substantial Indian population there. Also a variant of Neala and Neila.
Italian, Latin
"of the forest"
Silvana is a feminine form of the Ancient Roman Silvanus, sharing the same woodsy meaning. A mix of elegance and energy, Silvana may appeal to those who enjoy Sylvie, Sylvia, Savannah, and Solana.
Mirella is a feminine name with Italian and Latin origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Mira, which means 'wonderful' or 'admirable.' In some interpretations, it's also connected to the Latin…
Hebrew
"house of God"
A rarely used Biblical place-name with a soft and pleasant sound.
Eyla is a short, melodic feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Isla (Scottish for 'island'), Ayla (Turkish for 'moonlight' or Hebrew for 'oak tree'), or Ella (Germanic…
