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French
"little doe"
Charming Gallic possibility but with some obvious playground problems.
Hebrew
"rose, pink"
Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose.
Halcyone is a rare feminine name derived from Greek mythology. It refers to Alcyone (sometimes spelled Halcyone), the daughter of Aeolus, god of the winds, who was transformed into a kingfisher bird…
Fainne is a beautiful Irish female name with Gaelic origins, pronounced approximately as 'FAW-nyuh' or 'FAN-ya.' The name derives from the Irish word 'fáinne,' meaning 'ring' or 'circle,' symbolizing…
Punjabi
"runaway"
Whatever its derivation, best known now in the version used by the jazzy singer, Sade.
English word name or diminutive of Araminta, English from Greek and Latin
"mint; defender; yielding to prayer"
You may be tempted to scoff at Mint as another wacky celebrity baby name — it was used by Dutch model Romee Strijd for her daughter in 2020 — but it's a far more legitimate choice than many would…
Joina is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from 'join' in English, suggesting unity or connection, or it could have roots in various African languages where similar…
Angelanette is a feminine compound name combining 'Angela' with the diminutive suffix '-nette.' Angela derives from the Greek 'angelos,' meaning 'messenger' or 'angel,' while the '-nette' ending adds…
Breton variation of Agnes
"lamb."
Kind of a combination of Agnes and Inez, a name rarely heard in the US.
Celtic
"chieftain"
Melvina ranked in the Top 1000 for over 65 years in the US, coinciding to a large extent with the years its much more popular masculine counterpart Melvin ranked in the Top 100. Today, Melvin is…
Piera is a feminine name with Italian origins, functioning as the female form of Piero or Pietro, which ultimately derive from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." This elegant name…
English place name
"land of the Angles"
Most parents would prefer London for their daughters.
French, musical term
Could be seen as extravagantly ecstatic for a baby name, though feel free to rhapsodize about your little girl, whatever her name.
Bettylou is a feminine compound name that combines two classic American names: Betty (traditionally a diminutive of Elizabeth) and Lou (which can be short for Louise or Louis). Popular primarily in…
Norse
"armed for battle"
One of the Valkyries, still clad in heavy armor.
Word name
Glimmer is shimmery but a little too showy, as is Glitter, a character on a TV sitcom-- while Glimmer appears in The Hunger Games .
Welsh
"flower"
A rare Welsh form of Flora and Fleur, ultimately taken from the Latin flos , this floral choice is given to a handful of girls most years in Wales. To date, its peak was in 2018, when 15 babies…
Hartinsia is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a modern elaboration of names containing the Germanic element "hart" meaning "hard, strong, brave," such as Hartman or…
Eldorada is a feminine name inspired by the legendary El Dorado, the mythical city of gold sought by Spanish conquistadors in South America. The name transforms the masculine Spanish term (literally…
Jaheira is an unusual feminine name with possible origins in fantasy fiction, most notably recognized from the 'Baldur's Gate' video game series where it belongs to a strong half-elven druid…
