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Emelda
Emelda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements 'amal' meaning 'work' or 'labor' and possibly influenced by names like Esmeralda or Imelda. The name Imelda, to which Emelda…
Seven
Numerical word name
Seinfeld's George threatened to name his future child Seven, and then singer Erykah Badu actually did it.
Hummingbird
English word name
Sure it makes a big statement, but if you can call your child Wren, Robin or Falcon, why not also Hummingbird? This pint-sized jewel of a bird is a lovely connotation for the baby that's full of…
Kjerstin
Norwegian and Swedish form of Christina, Latin
"follower of Christ, Christian"
A Swedish and Norwegian form of classic Christina, borne by opera singer Kjerstin Dellert and Instagrammer and interior decorator Kjerstin Marie, known for her social media handle, house_in_oslo .…
Elegy
English word name from the Greek Elegeia
"lament"
An elegy is a poem lamenting a deceased person. As a name, it could be used by parents in remembrance of a recently deceased person or as a euphonic and unusual literary name. The original Greek…
Faine
English
"joyful"
Faine is a very unusual one-syllable option.
Nadezhda
Slavic
"hope"
Nadezhda is more familiar in the English-speaking world by its short forms, Nadia or Nadya. Well-used through the Slavic countries and Russia, Nadezhda was the name of Lenin's wife. Viewers of The…
Cambree
Cambree is a modern feminine name with American origins, created as a variation of names like Cambria and Bree. This trendy name combines elements of popularity from similar-sounding names like…
Natania
Hebrew
"gift of God"
This female form of Nathan can be pronounced with three syllables or four, and could make an interesting alternative to Natalia.
Janica
Variation of Jannik
"God is gracious"
With its upbeat Slavic/Scandinavian air, it has the most potential of all the Jan names.
Emmi
Diminutive of Emma and Emily
With the enormous popularity of Emily and Emma, we're sure to see more of Emmi, Emmie, Emme, and Emmy, whether as short forms or standing on their own.
Parthenope
Greek
"maiden's face"
A mythological name, Parthenope is a rare and distinctive choice that may nevertheless appeal to those looking for little known alternatives to Penelope or Persephone. While some sources suggest the…
Imperatrix
Imperatrix is a noble feminine name derived from Latin, meaning 'empress' or 'female commander.' It originates from the ancient Roman title for the wife of an emperor or a female sovereign ruler.…
Moonglade
English
"the bright reflection of moonlight on water"
Zuleika
Arabic
"fair, brilliant beauty"
Zuleika is a high-wire act of a name that might appeal to the intrepid baby namer, Like most 'Z'-starting girls' names, it projects a cool, strong aura, as exemplified by the character in Max…
Qulyndreia
Modern invented name
Mother of rising star actress Quvenzhané Wallis.
Enterprise
Word name, English from French
"enterprise, to undertake"
The virtue. Or the Starship.
Cherish
English word name
So sweet it makes our teeth hurt. It has appeared in the US Top 1000 every year since 2006, though it dropped a significant 136 places from 2014 to 2015, and kept dropping to Number 974 in 2016.
Tarbula
Arabic
"square, block"
Tarbula is the historic but now-forgotten name of an early Persian saint and martyr, sister of St. Simeon, who was accused of being a witch and sawed in half. Tarbula is also known by the names Tarba…
Stormy
Word name; variation of Storm
Stormy is on the rise following the birth of Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi, although the starbaby's spelling has taken over the lead.