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Taffeta
English, from Persian, word name
A few boys have adopted fabrics like Denim and Suede; here's a singular one for the girls, with a distinctively silky sheen.
Dearbhail
Irish
"true desire"
This Irish Gaelic name would be more accessible in other cultures in its modern Dervla form.
Neemie
Neemie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Nehemiah, a Hebrew name meaning "comforted by God" or "God consoles." While Nehemiah is traditionally masculine and appears in…
Evangelene
Evangelene is a feminine name that represents an elegant variation of Evangeline, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'bearer of good news.' This melodious name has roots in both Greek and…
Raene
Raene is a delicate feminine name with a contemporary feel, though it draws inspiration from various traditional sources. It likely represents a modern spelling variation of 'Raine' or 'Rene,'…
Affery
Affery is an uncommon feminine name with literary connections, most notably appearing as a character name in Charles Dickens' novel "Little Dorrit" (1857). The name has uncertain origins but may be…
Snow white
Literary name
Snow definitely works as a name; White, not so much. And Snow White, please don't. Read more about Snow White and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.
Grizelda
Grizelda is a famous folklore figure, noted for her patience and obedience. Her story has been told by Petrarch, Chaucer, Boccaccio and set to music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Massenet. In the most…
Ascella
Latin
"armpit"
A star system in Sagittarius, so one of the most appropriate names for December babies .
Vermillion
Vermillion is an extremely rare feminine name derived from the vibrant red-orange pigment of the same name. The word ultimately comes from Latin 'vermiculum,' meaning 'little worm,' referring to the…
Blakesley
English place-name and surname
"dark wolf's wood or clearing"
Blakesley is the name of a village in England, also sometimes found as a surname along with Blakely and Blakeley, turned into a first name for their daughter by reality stars Trista and Ryan Sutter.…
Zosma
Greek
"girdle"
The name of a star in the constellation of Leo, Zosma is an intriguing, celestial choice that could make an unexpected middle name option, especially for babies born under the lion sign. Meaning…
Caecilia
Feminine form of Caecilius, Latin
"blind"
The ancient Roman name that gave us Cecilia, Cecily, and related names. This spelling looks authentic, but might raise more pronunciation problems than it solves.
Gailyn
Gailyn is a feminine name with modern origins, likely derived as a creative variation of Gail or a combination of the elements 'gail' (meaning joyful) and the popular 'lyn' suffix. The name has a…
Alleah
Alleah is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Aliyah or Aaliyah, which has Hebrew and Arabic origins meaning 'to ascend' or 'exalted one.' This alternative spelling maintains the…
Ditka
Ditka is an uncommon feminine name with Slavic roots. It likely originated as a diminutive form of names containing 'dita' or similar elements in Eastern European languages. The name may be connected…
Kulture
English word name
"the customs, arts, social institutions, and achievements of a particular nation, people, or other social group"
Rappers Cardi B and Offset gave the truly unique word name Kulture to their daughter in 2018. Its message is more inclusive and artistic than such elevated celebrity baby names as Saint, Reign, and…
Mimosa
Latin plant name
Adventurous parents are venturing deeper into the garden in search of fresh names, but remember that this also makes for an alcoholic brunch.
Arlenis
Modern invented name
Arlenis Sosa, the hot young supermodel from the Dominican Republic, is popularizing this lovely and unusual choice, related to Arlen or Arlene.
Secret
English word name
"kept from knowledge or view"
Mysterious. In 2016, 13 baby girls in the United States were given this unusual word name -- at least according to the Social Security Administration. We can't help but suspect that some of those…