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Bailey
English occupational name
"law enforcer, bailiff"
Bailey — a jaunty surname — was first used for a female TV character in 1978 in the show WKRP in Cincinnaati , then caught on big time. Bailey's still an appealing choice, though, and a celebrity…
Livia
Diminutive of Olivia or Latin
"blue, envious"
Though it sounds like a chopped-off variation of Olivia, which means olive, the distinctively attractive Livia has been an independent name since the days of the ancient Romans, when it belonged to…
Marianna
Italian, Polish, English
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
While Marianna looks like a spelling variation of Mariana, the two names have different etymologies. While the one-N spelling derives from the Roman name Marianus, Marianna is a combination of two…
Christiena
Christiena is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Christina, which derives from the Latin word 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of Christ.' This uncommon variation adds a…
Bellette
Bellette is a delicate feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive form meaning 'little beautiful one' or 'small beauty.' It derives from the French word 'belle' (beautiful) with…
Lazaro
Italian variation of Lazarus and Eleazar
"God is my helper"
This sleek Italian name was raised from the dead by Mexican Mozart in the Jungle star Gael Garcia Bernal, who chose it for his son (he also has a daughter named Libertad). For athletic inspiration,…
Marylinn
English combination of Mary and Linn
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + lake"
Variant of Marilyn
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Christianne
Christianne is a feminine name with French and Latin origins, representing a feminine variation of Christian. Derived from the Latin 'Christianus' meaning 'follower of Christ,' it carries religious…
Marciana
Latin
"warlike"
Marciana is a cooler (much cooler) elaboration of Marcia.
Laird
Scottish
"lord of the land"
Laird is a Scottish title for the landed gentry – it ranks just below a Baron – with a pleasantly distinctive Scottish burr that must have appealed to Sharon Stone, who chose it for her son. Laird…
Levia
Hebrew
"to join"
This female version of Levi is much too apt to be mistaken for Livia.
Karalina
Karalina is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Carolina or Karolina, which are forms of Caroline. These names ultimately derive from the masculine name Charles (Karl, Carol), which…
Alexane
French variation of Alexandra
"defending men"
This unusual form of Alexandra might be seen and pronounced as a combination of Alex and Anne.
Marianne
French combination of Marie and Anne
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"
A midcentury Catholic classic that's not chosen by many parents today. Leonard Cohen fans might think of the beautiful song So Long, Marianne , named for his lover and muse Marianne Ihlen. The…
Abrial
French
"open, secure, protected"
This unique baby name is stronger, more distinctive than April or Avril.
Alessa
Italian
"defender of men"
Italian form of Alexa, sometimes short for Alessandra, which sidesteps the Amazon Alexa issue.
Amia
Variation of Amy
This Amy/Mia combination debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2013. It could also be seen as a variant of Amaya.
Arella
Hebrew
"messenger from God, angel"
Bell-like and original.
Jessa
Short form of Jessica, Hebrew
"behold or wealthy"
Once rare, this streamlined form of Jessica has been boosted by two very different television figures: the Jemima Kirke character on HBO series Girls , and reality television daughter Jessa Duggar.…