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Calen
Modern invented name
A recently created member of the Cale family, with a trendy unisex aura.
Sandros
Greek, diminutive of Alexandros
Often given as an independent name in Greece.
Indio
Spanish
"Indian"
This name of a California desert town, used by Deborah Falconer and Robert Downey, Jr. for their son, makes a much livelier and more individual – not to mention more masculine – improvisation on the…
Riona
Irish
"queenly"
We'd opt for Fiona.
Finnick
Pia
Feminine form of Pius or diminutive of Olympia, Latin, Greek, Sanskrit
"pious; from Mount Olympus; beloved"
Soft, light, and international, Pia is familiar across Europe, South America, and Asia. Usually considered a feminine form of the Latin Pius — lending it a surprisingly serious and spiritual air — it…
Paolo
Italian, variation of Paul
"small"
Paolo is an irresistibly lush Italian name for boys , worlds more romantic than its spare English equivalent. Among noted bearers of the name are Renaissance painters Uccello and Veronese, architect…
Damia
Greek
"spirit"
Greek nature goddess name that has a pleasing femininity. Damia is one of the more unusual goddess names newly fashionable for contemporary baby girls.
Pella
Scandinavian, diminutive of Petronella, or Hebrew
"stone or marvel of God"
This rare name crosses cultures. With the popularity of Ella and Bella, perhaps we'll hear more of Pella one day soon?
Merida
Latin
"one who has achieved a high place of honor"
You'll probably be hearing more of this name thanks to the newest Pixar film, featuring Princess Merida, the first Pixar princess--a feisty, athletic, independent medieval Scottish girl with wild red…
Pnina
Pnina is a Hebrew feminine name meaning "pearl" or "precious stone." With biblical connections, the name appears in Jewish traditions and has been used in Israel and among Jewish communities…
Rosefina / Rosephina
Iro
Taline
Armenian, meaning unknown
This name of an old Armenian monastery would blend well into American culture.
Sarine
Sarine is a delicate feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Armenian name for the Sari River, giving it geographical significance. Alternatively, it could be a…
Palila
Hawaiian
"a bird"
Pacific island member of the currently-in-favor Lila/Leila family and one of the most attractive and unique girls' names starting with P .
Isai
Diminutive of Isaiah and Isaias, spelling variation of Esai
This form, coming from various elements, has started to take off on its own.
Meliora
Latin, Cornish
"better; honey"
Unusual and lush Roman name adopted, improbably, by the Puritans. The Cornish version, pronounced mel-YOHR-ah, has been in use since the 13th century.
Gwyneira
Welsh
"white snow"
An unusual Gwyn name with a lovely meaning, this compound name pairs Gwyn with the name Eira, meaning "snow". A relatively modern creation, it remains very rare.
Riva
Hebrew
"maiden"
A modernization of the Hebrew Rivka, which doesn't sound so modern anymore.