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Girls Dearest Designations and Adored Appellations

  1. Gwen

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Gwendolen or Gwendolyn, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "white circle"

    • Description:

      While Gwen may have originated as a short form of Gwendolen and Gwendolyn, these days it frequently stands on its own. Rocker Gwen Stefani has given it a shot of cool, and parents are choosing it as a standalone more and more often—Gwen hopped back onto the US Top 1000 in 2013 after an absence of over 30 years. Gwen could also be short for Guinevere.
  2. Dawn

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "dawn, sunrise"

    • Description:

      Dawn's heyday in the US, Canada and the UK came in the 1960s and 70s. It peaked at #14 in the US in 1971, but has since sunk from sight to be eclipsed by other names with the same meaning, such as Aurora, Roxana or Zariah.
  3. Geneva

    • Origin:

      Swiss place-name or French

    • Meaning:

      "juniper tree"

    • Description:

      Unlike its somewhat formal Swiss city namesake, this is a lively and appealing place-name that also has a real history as a female name.
  4. Coralie

    • Origin:

      French from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "coral"

    • Description:

      Coralie is a French name not often heard here, though she's gaining some recognition via Neil Gaiman's similar sounding spooky and lovely children's book, Coraline. Other literary appearances: Coralie is the stage name of an actress in Balzac's Lost Illusions, and a French girl in an 1850 Thackeray novel.

      Coralie is currently very popular in French-speaking Quebec, and there is a contemporary French singer named Coralie Clement.

  5. Talitha

    • Origin:

      Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "little girl"

    • Description:

      Talitha appears in the Bible as words Jesus says to awaken a young girl whose parents feared she was dead. It has been used in the US since colonial times. Talitha is also the name of two stars in Ursa Major, where it's related to the Arabic word for "third." Talitha definitely makes a fresh spin on Tabitha or Talisa.
  6. Livy

    • Description:

      Livy is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name 'Livius,' which is associated with the ancient Roman historian Titus Livius. The name carries a sense of scholarly prestige and classical heritage. As a given name, Livy works beautifully as a modern, concise alternative to more traditional names like Olivia or Lavinia. It has gained modest popularity in recent years as parents seek short, distinctive names with historical roots. Livy combines intellectual associations with a light, appealing sound. The name's brevity gives it a contemporary feel while maintaining its connection to classical antiquity, making it appealing to parents who appreciate names with substance and style.
  7. Meribel

    • Description:

      Meribel is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Latin "mirabilis" meaning "wonderful" or "miraculous," or could be connected to the Hebrew name Merav meaning "abundance." The name gained some recognition from Méribel, a popular ski resort in the French Alps, giving it associations with beauty and natural splendor. With its soft, flowing sound and melodic three syllables, Meribel has an inherently feminine quality while remaining uncommon enough to be distinctive. The name carries a romantic, slightly exotic flair that appeals to parents seeking something unique yet accessible. Those named Meribel might appreciate the name's gentle sophistication and its positive connotations of wonder and abundance, though they may occasionally need to correct pronunciation or spelling.

  8. DARAH