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Italian place name
While many will see this as a alternate version of more popular Alexandria and Alessandra -- and some parents may indeed intend it as such -- it is also the name of a province and city in northwest…
Variation of Andrea
Arty seventies name usually pronounced AHN-dra.
Camara is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In West African languages, particularly Mandinka, it's a surname meaning 'teacher' or 'one who teaches.' In Portuguese and Spanish…
Dalya is a feminine name with multicultural origins, primarily found in Hebrew, Arabic, and Lithuanian traditions. In Hebrew, it means 'branch' or 'bough,' symbolizing growth and flourishing. In…
Greek
"spirit"
Greek nature goddess name that has a pleasing femininity. Damia is one of the more unusual goddess names newly fashionable for contemporary baby girls.
Gaelic form of Eleanor
Long popular in Scotland, this attractive name is strictly-speaking the Gaelic version of Eleanor, but is also often considered part of the Helen family of names. After the Normans introduced it into…
Elmina is a feminine name with roots in several languages. From Germanic origins, it derives from elements meaning 'noble' and 'protector.' It may also be connected to the Spanish word 'el mina'…
Evalena is a feminine name that combines elements of Eva and Lena, both classic names with their own rich histories. Eva derives from Hebrew, meaning 'life' or 'living one,' while Lena has multiple…
Imana is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Rwandan and Burundian traditions, Imana refers to the supreme deity or creator, giving the name profound spiritual significance. It also…
Arabic, Urdu or Sanskrit
"respectable, awe-inspiring; or a name for the goddess Saraswati"
Variant of Ayra
Modern compound name, Jennifer + Vanessa
"white shadow, white wave + butterfly"
This newer sounding coalition of Jennifer and Vanessa is gaining in popularity, though it's still quite rare. Only 15 baby girls were named Jenessa last year.
Compound name, from Jenifer and Jessica
"bright white to behold"
Two past favorites blended into one, but Jennica has never made the US Top 1000.
Jolena is a feminine name that appears to be a modern combination or variation of names like Jolene and Elena. The name Jolene was popularized by Dolly Parton's 1973 song of the same name and derives…
Hawaiian
"the power of the ocean"
This Hawaiian name gracefully celebrates the force of nature, paying tribute to the ocean. If you're looking for unique names that mean ocean , this should be on your short list.
Native American
"brown hills"
Striking and accessible choice.
Maive is a feminine name representing an alternative spelling of the Irish name Maeve, derived from the Gaelic "Meadhbh," meaning "she who intoxicates" or "she who brings joy." In Irish mythology,…
Mirian is a feminine name with roots in several cultures. It's a variant of Miriam, which has Hebrew origins and traditionally means 'bitter' or 'beloved'. In some Latin American countries,…
Polynesian
"oleander"
Lilting choice. "Oleanna" is the title of a David Mamet play.
Spanish
"judicious"
Pretty and unusual, worth consideration.
Latin, from the phrase rosa alba
"white rose"
One of many Spanish elaborations of Rosa.
