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Diminutive of Leonard, German
"brave lion"
This old man nickname feels remarkably fresh when applied to girls and can be used as a short form of Lena, Helena, Magdalena, Lennon or Lennox. The pan-European Leni is identical in sound yet feels…
Word name
Make that bird name, and while it does work for both genders, it's far more popular for girls, via Raven Symone.
English
"heart's friend"
Corwin is an upstanding surname name that has been seen occasionally as a first in literature, but rarely in real life. But maybe with the recent acceptance of Darwin, that might change. In the Water…
Color name
Grey is the more common spelling in Britain and Australia. This color name has a softness and ambiguity which makes it equally lovely for a boy or a girl.
English word name
" strong and barely controllable emotion"
A word name with religious and secular significance.
"rich deep red"
Crimson could be a possible competitor for Scarlett's success, though it's lacking that Johansson charm. Crimson tends to be disproportionately popular in Alabama — the University of Alabama's…
Promise is a meaningful masculine virtue name that directly expresses the concept of commitment and hope. As an English word name, it carries transparent meaning, representing assurance, potential,…
Japanese
"bell or beautiful"
A sweet and simple Japanese name with several possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
Kohl is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the Middle High German word for 'cabbage' or 'coal.' As a personal name, it emerged first as a surname for coal workers or those with dark…
Bird name
From Haruki Murakami's Kafka on the Shore , the story of a boy named Kafka -- crow in Czech.
"flower stem"
Attractive but slight Asian alternative, with a 1970s nickname feel.
Astria is an elegant feminine name that evokes celestial imagery. It likely derives from the Greek word 'astron' meaning 'star,' connecting it to similar names like Astrid or Astra. The name carries…
Corrin is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Corinne, which derives from the Greek name Korinna, meaning 'maiden.' Alternatively, it could be connected to the…
Corrin is a unisex name with Celtic roots, though more commonly used for males. It derives from the Gaelic 'coire' meaning 'cauldron' or 'hollow,' potentially referring to a round valley.…
Greek
"worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents"
In Greek mytholgy, Antigone was the noble and courageous daughter of Oedipus, who acts as his guide after he blinds himself. Antigone is also the eponymous heroine of a play by Jean Anouilh. Despite…
