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Mogie Bear
By Mogie Bear
Updated Wed May 10 2023
  1. Amberlee

    • Description:

      Amberlee is a feminine name that combines the popular name Amber with the common suffix 'lee' or 'leigh,' creating a melodic compound name. Amber derives from the fossilized tree resin of the same name, prized for its golden-honey color and use in jewelry since ancient times. The 'lee' element typically means 'meadow' or 'clearing' in Old English. This combination emerged primarily in the late 20th century as part of the trend toward unique, blended names. Amberlee peaked in popularity during the 1980s and 1990s in the United States but remains relatively uncommon. The name evokes images of warmth, natural beauty, and sunshine, making it an appealing choice for parents seeking a name that sounds sweet and contemporary while maintaining connections to nature.

  2. Arden

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "valley of the eagle; high"

    • Description:

      Arden, the name of the magical forest in Shakespeare's As You Like It, is a stylish A name with a strong, straightforward image. Another reason to love Arden: its similarity to "ardent." Arden is solidly unisex, with the current gender distribution running about 60 percent girls and 40 percent boys.
  3. Astraea

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "of the stars"

    • Description:

      Astraea —also found as Astraia — is the Greek goddess of justice and innocence who left earth to become the constellation Virgo after she grew unhappy with the state of humanity. She was prophesised to return and begin a new Golden Age, meaning she is associated with renewal — and with Queen Elizabeth I of England thanks to Renaissance writers associating her with the goddess.
  4. Astrid

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "divinely beautiful"

    • Description:

      Astrid has been a Scandinavian royal name since the tenth century, and many people associated it with the Swedish author of the Pippi Longstocking stories, Astrid Lindgren. Astrid is derived from the name Ástríðr, which is made up of the Old Norse elements that mean "god" and "beautiful."
  5. Atarah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "crown"

    • Description:

      This name of a minor character in the Old Testament, also spelled Atara, has a softly pleasing sound. In the Old Testament, Atarah was a descendant of Judah.
  6. Aurelia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "the golden one"

    • Description:

      Aurelia is an ancient Roman name that's become a surprise hit in the contemporary world. A top favorite on Nameberry, it reentered the US Top 1000 in 2014 after a 70-year absence and continues to climb.
  7. Avyanna

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aviana

    • Meaning:

      "bird"

    • Description:

      A rising respelling of Aviana.
  8. Alnetta
    • Amadrya
      • Azriel
        • Cressida

          • Origin:

            Greek

          • Meaning:

            "gold"

          • Description:

            Cressida is a pretty mythological and Shakespearean heroine name much better known in Britain than it is here — an imbalance the adventurous baby namer might want to correct.
        • Eira

          • Origin:

            Welsh

          • Meaning:

            "snow"

          • Description:

            This Welsh nature name that can be pronounced exactly like the male Ira. Or, to avoid confusion, you could just name her Snow.
        • Ember

          • Origin:

            French variation of Amber

          • Description:

            Unlike Amber, which is in decline, this name still has a bit of a glow left -- though confusions between the two will inevitably arise.
        • Evette

          • Description:

            Evette is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Eve. Eve derives from the Hebrew name Chavah, meaning "life" or "living one." Evette emerged as a more delicate, affectionate version with the characteristic French diminutive suffix "-ette." The name gained modest popularity in the United States during the 1950s and 1960s, though it never reached the top rankings. Evette offers a softer, more elaborate alternative to the biblical simplicity of Eve while maintaining its connection to the concept of life and vitality. The name has a certain vintage charm today, as it's less commonly given to newborns than in previous generations. Evette's French styling gives it an elegant, feminine quality while its biblical roots provide historical depth and meaning.

        • Elidais
          • Ezylen
            • Fable

              • Origin:

                English word name

              • Meaning:

                "a legendary story of supernatural happenings"

              • Description:

                Fable, like Story, is a word name with real potential, combining enchanted tale-telling with a moral edge. And soundwise, it would fit right in with the likes of Abel and Mabel.
            • Faye

              • Origin:

                English

              • Meaning:

                "fairy"

              • Description:

                Soft and simple, but no less magical, Faye is enjoying a quiet spell of popularity in the US. It broke the Top 1000 in 2014, and by 2023, was one of the fastest rising names on the charts. Faye is a perfect example of a name that fits in and stands out, recognizable and yet unexpected. It also makes a beautiful middle name option, if Mae and Rae are feeling too overdone.
            • Gwendolyn

              • Origin:

                Variation of Gwendolen, Welsh

              • Meaning:

                "white ring"

              • Description:

                One spelling variation that's more popular than the original, this somewhat old-fashioned name might be in honor of poet Gwendolyn Brooks, the first African-American to win a Pulitzer prize for poetry, or may be a way to get to the modern short form Gwen.
            • Hera

              • Origin:

                Greek

              • Meaning:

                "protectress"

              • Description:

                She was queen of the Greek gods, both sister and wife to Zeus, but the name of her Roman counterpart Juno has become much more fashionable these days. That said, we think Hera has possibilities today too, as so many ancient goddess names rise to prominence.