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Diminutive of Virginia, Ginevra, Genevieve, or Imogen
"virgin, pure; white wave; maiden"
A nickname to Latin Virginia, French Genevieve, Italian Ginevra, English Imogen, and any other name with the 'gin' sound in there, Ginny ranked in the latter end of the US charts in the mid 20th…
Feminine variation of Julian
"youthful"
Gillian is a name that was in common usage in Great Britain until the 1970s, when it dropped out of the Top 100 and is yet to return. Until recently, it had not crossed the Atlantic in significant…
Scottish surname or compound name
"barren heath, bare promontory; dark rose; honey rose"
Traditionally a Scottish surname, referring to a barren heath, a bare promontory, or headland, Melrose could also be viewed as a mashup of Melanie, Melissa and Rose, as in the case of model and…
Jiselle is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Giselle, which derives from Germanic origins meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (in the ancient sense of a noble person given as…
Safiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'pure' or 'chosen friend.' This beautiful name appears in Islamic history as the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's wives, giving it significant…
Loraine is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Lorraine region in northeastern France. The name gained notable popularity in English-speaking countries during the early to mid-20th…
English combination of Mary and Lynn
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + lake"
An unusual smoosh name that doesn't look set to rise up the rankings any time soon. It's more popularly found as Marilyn. The meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea"…
Rosaria is a feminine name with Latin and Italian roots, derived from 'rosa' meaning 'rose.' It carries religious significance in Catholicism, often associated with the rosary prayer beads and…
Hebrew
"the moon, white"
Pretty and unusual, Livana may find a lot more fans as parents look for alternatives to Number 1 Olivia. Livana was used for only seven baby girls in the US last year.
Arabic
"thankful, woman of grace"
The mononymous Colombian-born singer inspired a popularity blip in the 90s and early 00s.
Latin
"light"
A delicate name with an ancient pedigree, more appealing to some than Lucille. It elaborates on Lucy and even Lucia and feels more distinctive than Lucinda.
Combination of Louise and Anna, English
"graceful, renowned warrior"
Vintage and charming with a hint of southern-belle about it, Louanna blends two classic names into one. Meaning "graceful, renowned warrior", it was briefly popular in the US in the late 1800s.…
Mercedez is a feminine name derived from Spanish origins, representing an alternative spelling of Mercedes. The name comes from 'merced,' meaning 'mercy' or 'grace,' and has religious connotations…
Latin, feminine form of Ambrose
"Immortal"
Ambrosia combines some of the more whimsical qualities of more popular Aurora and Isabella, with a heavenly meaning. In Greek mythology, Ambrosia was not a goddess or other figure but literally the…
Graciana is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'gratia' meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' It can be seen as an elaborate form of Grace, or as the feminine version of Graciano. The name has roots…
American English
"victory"
Built from the popular La- prefix and Toya, possibly from Victoria, this is one of the best known and historically most popular La-starting names. A famous bearer is La Toya Jackson, a singer,…
Modern invented name
Sha name, by way of Janice.
French variation of Isabel
"pledged to God"
With Isabel getting so popular, parents are searching for new varieties of the name, and Isabeau is one that makes a lovely French twist. Isabeau of Bavaria was the wife of King Charles VI of…
English, combination of Mary and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Homely compound name which may be written as one word, two words (Mary Louise), or hyphenated (Mary-Louise). The original meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from…
Angelisa blends 'Angel' with the feminine suffix '-isa,' creating a name that evokes celestial qualities with a gentle, feminine tone. The name draws from 'Angela,' which derives from the Greek…
