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English word name
"twelve o'clock at night"
A dark, mystical choice, most often used for black cats, Midnight is a relatively new addition to the baby pool. It was used as a middle name by Nicole Richie and Joel Madden for their son in 2009,…
French, folkloric name
Melusine was a figure from early European folklore, associated with the water. Her legends are especially connected with the northern and western areas of France, as well as the Low Countries. She is…
Iole is a feminine name from Greek mythology, where Iole was a princess of Oechalia who became the wife of Heracles (Hercules). The name is believed to derive from Greek elements meaning…
Marcelia is a feminine name with Latin origins, likely derived from Marcella, the feminine form of Marcellus, meaning 'dedicated to Mars' (the Roman god of war). Another possible origin is as a…
Leanor is a rare feminine name that appears to be a variant of Eleanor or Leonor, both of which have ancient Greek and Provençal origins. The traditional forms derive from the Greek name Helen,…
French variation of Euphemia, Greek
"fair speech"
French variant of Euphemia, which feels a little lighter and fresher than the English form.
Bergeron is primarily a French surname that has occasionally transitioned to use as a masculine given name. The surname originates from the Old French 'berger' meaning 'shepherd,' often indicating…
Germanic
"swan battle"
Form of Swanhild
Elienora is a graceful feminine variation of Eleanor, blending elements of 'Elien' and 'Nora' with classical roots. Derived from the Provençal name Aliénor, which comes from the Germanic 'Adenorde'…
French, meaning unknown
Also seen as Alyenor and Eleonore, this is an old French name dating back to the Arthurian romances and still heard today.
French from German Hedwig
"war"
Haitian writer Edwidge Danticat highlighted this sophisticated, chignon-wearing choice for literate parents.
Lilabet is a charming feminine name that originated as an affectionate Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth. The name gained wider recognition as it was the childhood nickname of Queen Elizabeth II, used…
Marelia is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Marielle, combining the names Maria and Elle, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Mary meaning…
Hungarian
"immortal"
Hungarian form of Ambrose
Filipino compound name, blending Maria with Delila, Adelaide, or Adelina
Similiar in style to Marilou, Marivic, and Marites, Maridel is blend of Maria with Delia, Adelaida, Adelina, or any other name containing the "del" sound. If it is Delia you had in mind, it could…
Greek
"violet flower"
Iolanthe is known primarily through the 1882 Gilbert & Sullivan operetta of that name, in which the title character is a fairy. Iolanthe is a softer version of Yolanda, and is the kind of…
Celtic
"sun lord or sun hound"
The title of a Shakespeare play based on legends featuring the early Celtic King Cunobelinus, whose name derives from the Gaulish sun god Belenus.
Lucinde is a feminine name with French and Latin origins, derived from Lucinda or directly from Latin 'lux' meaning 'light.' This elegant variation carries a slightly more European flair than the…
Hebrew
"strength of purpose"
Girlish for Ethan: attractive and unusual.
French female form of Leontios, Greek
"lion"
Leontine is the French form of a name that's more familiar by its spelling variation Leontyne, the name made famous by opera diva Price. An obscure choice, Leontine nevertheless feels right for our…
