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  1. Tulip

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Persian

    • Meaning:

      "turban"

    • Description:

      One of the most unusual flower names, Tulip is cute but tough to pull off as a first. It has some celebrity cred via Charlie Tamara Tulip, twin daughter of Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell. It derives from Persian dulband "turban", due to the distinctive shape of the flowers.
  2. Sephora

    • Origin:

      French variation of Tziporah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "bird"

    • Description:

      This lovely name is a softened French version of Tziporah, the biblical wife of Moses. Unfortunately, in the US, it's become attached to the cosmetics franchise.
  3. Elinor

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Eleanor, English, French

    • Description:

      A sleek, literary alternative to Eleanor, this stripped back form of Eleanor is a well-established spelling. It notably appears in Jane Austen's Sense and Sensibility, borne by Elinor Dashwood, along with George Eliot's Middlemarch and Margaret Mitchell's Gone With the Wind , as a middle name.
  4. Monet

    • Origin:

      French artist name, from diminutive of Simon

    • Description:

      A new favorite of the bohemian set, brought to light by actress Monet Mazur, daughter of the artist who designed the Rolling Stones' mouth logo.
  5. Nerys

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "chief, lady"

    • Description:

      A sweet yet substantial name of Welsh origin, Nerys has the fresh feel of Carys, but the vintage charm of Mavis, Morag, and Lois. Likely borrowing from the Welsh element nêr meaning "lord, chief", Nerys is a feminization and could then mean "lady".
  6. Gardenia

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from English surname

    • Meaning:

      "Garden's flower"

    • Description:

      More uncommon and powerful than garden varieties like Rose and Lily. Named for Scottish botanist Dr Alexander Garden.
  7. Thessaly

    • Origin:

      Greek, place name, meaning unknown

    • Description:

      The name of an area in northern Greece, known in the era of Homer's Odyssey as Aeolia, Thessaly makes a spirited and pretty place name. Reminiscent of Tessa, Rosalie, and Thea, the name likely derives from that of an ancient tribe, though the exact meaning isn't known.
  8. Araluen

    • Origin:

      Aboriginal Australian

    • Meaning:

      "water lilies; place of the water lilies"

    • Description:

      Araluen is a beautiful Aboriginal Australian place name, used in several sites, always connected to the dainty water lily.
  9. Titania

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "giant, great one"

    • Description:

      This name of the queen of the fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream has a delicate, lacy charm similar to Tatiana's, but that first syllable could cause embarrassing problems.
  10. Iridessa

    • Origin:

      Fictional name

    • Description:

      A name invented for a fairy in the Disney Tinker Bell series, played by Raven-Symoné.
  11. Evolet

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      This name coined for a character in the movie 10,000 BC, feels right on trend right now, given the popularity of Evie, Eva, Evelyn etc. In the movie, the name’s meaning is given as "the promise of life", but some creative parents have used the alternative spelling Evoleht — "the love" spelt backwards. Other spelling variants that have appeared on the SSA list include Evolette, Evalette, Evalet and Evoleth.
  12. Clarisse

    • Description:

      Clarisse is a feminine name of French origin derived from the Latin name 'Clara,' meaning 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous.' It's the French variation of Clarice, carrying the same elegant and refined qualities. Throughout history, the name has maintained a classic appeal while never becoming overly common. In literature, the name gained some recognition from Ray Bradbury's novel 'Fahrenheit 451,' where Clarisse McClellan is a free-thinking, insightful character. The name has a delicate, sophisticated sound that combines traditional charm with a touch of uniqueness. While not among the most popular names in English-speaking countries, Clarisse continues to be chosen by parents who appreciate its graceful, timeless quality and French flair.

  13. Liliwen

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "white lily"

    • Description:

      Liliwen is a sweet, whimsical flower name used occasionally in Wales, and would make an interesting alternative to Lilian, and another way to Lily as a nickname.
  14. Cybele

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "the mother of all gods"

    • Description:

      The Anatolian mother goddess Cybele had a place in Greek, Roman, Trojan, and Anatolian mythology. Today, she has special meaning as a symbol of gender nonconformity.
  15. Kailani

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "sea and sky"

    • Description:

      This name's similarity to Kalani and pretty Hawaiian origin helped catapult it into the Top 1000 for the first time in 2013.
  16. Bijou

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "jewel"

    • Description:

      Bijou is a name that lives up to its definition -- a real jewel. Warning: not unheard of on poodles' dog collars. Actress Bijou Phillips is its best known bearer. It can also be spelled Bijoux.
  17. Evaluna

    • Origin:

      English, Hebrew, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "life + moon"

    • Description:

      This lovely compound name blends two of the most stylish girl names of the moment. The result has a pretty and sophisticated sound, reminiscent of stylish rarities like Evelina.
  18. Antoinette

    • Origin:

      French feminine diminutive form of Antoine

    • Meaning:

      "priceless one"

    • Description:

      This feminization of Anthony, like other early French forms, such as Babette and Nanette, is not heard as often as it once was, but it could be time for a reappraisal of this delicate Gallic choice.
  19. Lilja

    • Origin:

      Icelandic, Faroese, and Finnish variation of Lily; "lily"

    • Meaning:

      "lily"

    • Description:

      Cute and quirky Lily alternative.
  20. Opaline

    • Origin:

      Elaboration of Opal, French, Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "gem"

    • Description:

      A word name with a touch of Adeline/Caroline/Apolline mixed in, Opaline has a sleek and stylish yet whimsical feel.