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English combination of Elizabeth, Alexis, and Yvette
"pledged to God + defender + yew tree"
Elixyvett is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette — and a total mess. Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad?
Brana is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Czech, Slovak, and other Eastern European cultures. The name means 'protection' or 'defense,' deriving from Slavic words related to…
Hebrew
"the Lord is God"
A French name that's lost its chic.
Latin
"strong"
Pleasingly quaint and dainty New Testament possibility; the nickname Dru modernizes it.
Norse
"armed for battle"
Variant of Brunhild, still clad in heavy armor. Though the heroine Brunhilda of Quentin Tarantino's recent film Django Unchained may have given this version of the name new appeal.
Italian
"spring"
A bit syllable-heavy, but a pretty name for a springtime baby.
Deshawna appears to be a compound name combining the prefix 'De-' with 'Shawna,' a feminine form of Shaun/Sean (itself derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious'). The 'De-' prefix has been used in…
Gaylyn is a feminine name that emerged in the mid-20th century in the United States as a variation of Galen or a combination of Gay and the popular suffix -lyn. The name has English roots and…
nature name
The Issoria is a genus of butterflies found in Africa, one of which is known as the African Queen. This name would make a wonderful choice for those looking for a name which subtly honors Africa.
Greek
"bountiful gift"
Cinderella stepsister type Victorian-valentine name.
Word name
There are many lovely day/month/seasonal names -- and this is one of the most intriguing.
Variation of Agnes
"pure, virginal"
Anice and Annis are variations of Agnes that have fallen from use, perhaps because of pronunciation issues. Neither spelling was used for any baby girls in the US in the most recent year counted,…
French
"gentle, sweet"
A sweet French word name and an equivalent to English Dulcie, Douce may also be elaborated into Doucette and the saintly name Douceline. Pronounced with one syllable (DOOS), some English speakers may…
She may have been an appealing Chinese heroine in Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, but her name won't translate for a modern American girl. Better choices: Snow, or Flora.
Uvelia is an exceptionally rare feminine name with Latin-inspired roots. It may be derived from Latin words such as 'uva' (grape) or be related to the Latin term 'novella' (new, young). Another…
Gemstone name, variation of Hyacinth, English
"blue larkspur; precious stone"
Jacinth is a gemstone of the Zircon variety. The name is related to the floral Hyacinth.
Welsh
"charm, magic spell"
Swyn is one of the vocabulary word names that has seen more use in Wales in recent years, though it's not quite a shoo-in elsewhere.
English, from German
Easter has been used as a name for several hundred years, as part of the day-naming tradition; now, this rarely heard holiday celebration name would make a novel choice for a springtime baby.…
Variant spelling of Jessamine
"jasmine flower"
An alternative spin on Jasmine and Jessica, Jessamyn is a spelling variation of floral Jessamine, with just a little less frill. Notable bearers include writer Jessamyn West, wrestler Jessamyn Duke,…
Abelle is a feminine name of French origin, serving as a variant of the more common Abelle or Abella. It derives from the Hebrew name Abel, meaning "breath" or "vapor." The feminine suffix "-elle"…
