Unnamed List6
By mytimehascome2
Updated Thu Jan 01 1970
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- Madeleine
Origin:
French variation of MagdalenMeaning:
"woman from Magdala or high tower"Description:
Sophisticated and sweet, delicate but substantial, Madeleine is the classic French variation of Magdalene.
- Georgiana
Origin:
English, feminine variation of GeorgeMeaning:
"farmer"Description:
Long a popular upper-crust form in England, where it's pronounced George-ee-AH-na, Georgiana has been been neglected here. But with Georgia growing more popular and the general fashion for elaborate feminine names, Georgiana might have room to grow.
- Darby
Origin:
Irish, English, NorseMeaning:
"free from envy; from the deer estate"Description:
Once a common boy name in Ireland, the dynamic Darby now has a definite unisex feel. A bit like a mash up between Darcy and Ruby, it appeared in the US Top 1000 in the 90s, peaking in 1995 when it reached #499. It's likely this sudden interest in Darby was owing to the 90s book and film, The Pelican Brief, starring Julia Roberts as a law student called Darby.
- Ettie
Origin:
English diminutive or names ending with 'etta' or 'ette'Meaning:
"little"Description:
Ettie or Etty works as a nickname for any name with a prominent "et" sound, usually at the end: think Henrietta, Juliette or Colette. The -ette ending is a French diminutive suffix.
- Bryn
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"hill"Description:
Bryn is an up-and-coming gentle, yet substantial, Welsh name that would also be effective in the middle spot. In Wales it's a traditional boys' name, but it's far more popular for girls now in the US.
- Ginny
Origin:
Diminutive of Virginia, Ginevra, Genevieve, or ImogenMeaning:
"virgin, pure; white wave; maiden"Description:
A nickname to Latin Virginia, French Genevieve, Italian Ginevra, English Imogen, and any other name with the 'gin' sound in there, Ginny ranked in the latter end of the US charts in the mid 20th century. Made familiar again in the contemporary world by the show Ginny & Georgia, along with the Harry Potter character, Ginny has seen a small amount of attention in recent years, given to around 50 babies in the latest stats.
- Tenley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"burnt clearing"Description:
This name is currently best known on The Bachelorette's Tenley Molzahn. In the 1950s, it was attached to the Olympic figure skating champion Tenley Albright, and Jessica Biel played a Tenley in the movie Summer Catch.
- Emiliana
Origin:
Italian variation of EmilyMeaning:
"rival"Description:
The enormous popularity of Emily and Emma means that parents will be looking further afield for substitutes -- and this is one of the prettiest.
- Zaria
Origin:
African place-name, variant of Zahra, ArabicMeaning:
"rose; to shine, to bloom"Description:
Zaria, the name of the Nigerian capital city, could be another Z name for parents to consider. It currently ranks lower than variations Zariah and Zariyah.
- Janine
Origin:
French variation of JaneDescription:
Has lost all trace of its French accent.
- Alizeh
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"wind"Description:
This old Persian name was chosen by actress Geena Davis for her daughter. It's an attractive variation on a name that exists in dozens of forms, from Alissa and Eliza to the French Alizee, but you'll forever be explaining how to spell and pronounce this version.
- Lainie
Origin:
Diminutive of ElaineMeaning:
"bright shining one"Description:
Lainie is a nickname for Elaine that has been in the public eye via Lainie Kazan (that was her full given name), who was a popular singer in the 1960s and 1970s (she was Barbra Streisand's understudy in "Funny Girl"), and then became a motherly character actress. We still find Lainie a bit flimsy for a full first name.
- Julissa
Origin:
Spanish variation of JuliaMeaning:
"youthful or sky father"Description:
Julissa is a Spanish version of Julia used mostly in Latin America. It peaked in the 1990s and early 2000s and now hovers near the bottom of the Top 1000.
- Halsey
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"hallowed island"Description:
Halsey became famous as a girls' first name via uninamed singer-songwriter Halsey, who took her name from Halsey Street in Brooklyn, where she was living when she began writing songs. It's also an anagram of Ashley, the singer's birth name. Close to 50 baby girls were named Halsey in the US last year.
- Dariel
Origin:
Feminine variation of Darrell, FrenchMeaning:
"dear one, beloved"Description:
Dariel is one of many similar forms and variations of different names—Dara, Dariela, Daria and Darya—that are all unusual and pretty if not quite authentic-feeling.
- Dory
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"gift of God"Description:
A Dorothy nickname name with a measure of nostalgic charm. Kids will associate it with the funny fish character voiced by Ellen DeGeneres in the Pixar animated instant classic Finding Nemo.
- Corley
Description:
Corley is a gender-neutral name that has been used predominantly for girls in recent years, though it maintains unisex qualities. Originally an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'clearing in the woods' or possibly 'charcoal clearing,' Corley has transitioned to first-name status as part of the surname-as-first-name trend. The name carries a natural, earthy connotation through its woodland origins. Corley has never been among popular first names in the United States or other English-speaking countries, giving it a distinctive quality. The name has a modern feel despite its ancient origins, with a pleasant rhythm and contemporary sound that fits current naming trends. Its rarity makes it an appealing choice for parents seeking something uncommon yet accessible.
- Emlyn
Origin:
Welsh from LatinMeaning:
"rival"Description:
An Emily or Emma substitute that may be prettier and more classic as Emmeline or Emeline.
- Brycin
Origin:
Celtic, female variation of BriceMeaning:
"bright strength"Description:
Slightly awkward girl's version of a straightforward male name.
- Phynley
Origin:
Variation of FinleyMeaning:
"fair-haired hero"Description:
Makes hot name Finley kind of Phyllis-like -- which is not a good thing.
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