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Swahili
"born in daylight"
Evocative African choice.
Miriain appears to be an unusual variant or possible alternate spelling of Miriam, a Hebrew name meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness.' The traditional Miriam has biblical roots as the…
Hungarian form of Celeste; variation of Zelina
Z names have been popular in recent years, and here's an obscure option for achieving the initial, though Zelina may be a little more successful in the US with its feminine -a ending.
Leonon is a masculine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from Leon, which means 'lion' in Greek and Latin languages. This uncommon variation adds a distinctive syllable to the traditional…
Desiderius is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from Latin 'desiderium' meaning 'longing' or 'desire.' This classical name was borne by several historical figures, including Saint…
Margreth is a feminine name of Germanic origin, representing a variation of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This particular spelling is most common in…
English, French, German
"elf ruler, bright elf; noble bear"
Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. A Shakespeare-adjacent choice, Auberon started out as as a pet form of Auberi, the French form of German Alberich.…
Greek
"purple flower"
Like Violet, Lavender and Lilac, Ianthe is a purple flower name. Chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter, Ianthe has a poetic, romantic, almost ethereal quality. In the ancient myth, she was the…
Emilienne is an elegant feminine name with French origins. It serves as the feminine form of Emilien, which derives from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'eager.' This sophisticated…
Welsh
"idol, image"
Romantic and mysterious, Eluned's beauty and intelligence were legendary in Welsh legend; she was the handmaiden of the Lady of the Fountain in a Welsh Arthurian romance, who had a magic ring that…
Aurore is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'dawn.' It's the French form of Aurora, the Roman goddess of the morning. The name evokes images of daybreak, new beginnings, and golden light. In…
"silver, white, fair, blessed"
Rarely heard outside of Wales, Arianwen combines the pretty Welsh element gwen with the silvery arian , giving it a metallic and shining meaning. The name is sometimes listed as one of the daughters…
French form of Laura, English from Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
Laure is a feminine French name derived from the Latin 'laurus,' meaning 'laurel tree' - a symbol of victory and honor in ancient times. It functions as both a standalone name and the French form of…
French from Latin
"honor"
The pure, simple HONOR--as chosen by Jessica Alba, is perfect as it is. It does have some literary cred though--Henry James created a character called Honorine for his novel The Tragic Muse.
French and English, diminutive of Ottolie
"prospers in battle"
Curiously appealing, in a hoop-skirted, wasp-waisted way, Ottoline has recently entered the realm of modern possibility, especially since Sienna Miller chose it as the middle name of her daughter…
German
"of the people"
Leota is an antique name rarely used any more -- it was given to just 8 baby girls in the US in 2021. Some sources says Leota is a Native American name meaning blue flower.
Elzada is a feminine name of uncertain origin, though it may be a variant of Elsa or a unique elaboration of Elizabeth. This rare and distinctive name has an antique charm that evokes the Victorian…
Blodwyn is a feminine Welsh name derived from 'blodau' meaning 'flowers' and 'gwyn' meaning 'white' or 'blessed,' creating the meaning 'white flowers' or 'blessed flowers.' Traditionally used in…
French from German
"famous in battle"
Pronounced klo-TEELD, this name is well used in France, but rarely heard here; it has a chic and sophisticated air.
"bountiful gift"
Cinderella stepsister type Victorian-valentine name.
