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In Tolkien's world, the derivation of this airy name is Elvish. Regular folks might consider it an artsier form of Erin, borne by cosmetics heiress and socialite Aerin Lauder.

Elaney is a modern feminine name that likely emerged as a variant of names like Elaine, Elena, or Alana, or possibly as a combination of the popular 'El-' prefix with the '-aney' suffix found in names like Delaney. It has a contemporary feel while maintaining connections to traditional naming elements. The name has a gentle, flowing quality with its soft consonants and open vowel sounds. While not historically common, Elaney has gained some usage in recent decades as parents seek unique but accessible names. It carries a sense of femininity and elegance without being overly frilly. The name's relative rarity makes it distinctive while still being intuitive to pronounce and spell for most English speakers.

Phonetic spelling of Esme, popular in the UK.

Estée is a feminine name with French origins, most famously associated with cosmetics entrepreneur Estée Lauder, whose birth name was actually Josephine Esther Mentzer. The name is believed to be a stylized form of Esther, a biblical name meaning 'star' in Persian. Estée has an elegant, sophisticated quality with its French accent mark and simple, melodic sound. Though relatively uncommon as a given name, it carries associations of beauty, entrepreneurship, and luxury due to the Lauder connection. The name's brevity makes it distinctive yet accessible, combining classical roots with a modern, cosmopolitan feel. Estée provides a graceful alternative to more common names like Esther or Estelle.

Evangelyn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Evangeline, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'bearer of good news.' This alternative spelling with 'y' instead of 'i' gives the name a slightly more contemporary feel while maintaining its elegant, timeless quality. Evangeline gained prominence through Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's 1847 poem about an Acadian girl separated from her beloved during deportation from Nova Scotia. The Evangelyn variant retains these literary and historical associations while offering a subtle distinction. The name carries spiritual undertones through its connection to 'evangelical' and 'gospel,' appealing to families with religious backgrounds. With its flowing sounds and romantic heritage, Evangelyn projects both strength and femininity. While less common than Evangeline, this spelling appeals to parents seeking a recognizable yet slightly distinctive name with depth of meaning and cultural resonance.

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen undoubtedly gave this name a boost. The French pronunciation (jiz-ELLE) gives it a more graceful, balletic, gazellelike feel.

Because of Gwyneth Paltrow, this has almost become a one-person name, but not in the prohibitive there's-only-one-Oprah sense. Also seen as Gwenyth and Gweneth, this mellifluous appellation is definitely becoming more and more appreciated by American parents-- enough to land it on this year's Top 1000.

Jocelyn has gotten new life and popularity as a result of the current passion for lyn endings. Though it was a male name in medieval times, now Jocelyn couldn't sound more softly feminine.