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  1. Garland

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Garland is fragrant and celebratory, and also has a celebrity-tribute tie to the star of The Wizard of Oz.
  2. Evalena

    • Description:

      Evalena is a feminine name that combines elements of Eva and Lena, both classic names with their own rich histories. Eva derives from Hebrew, meaning 'life' or 'living one,' while Lena has multiple origins including Greek and Arabic roots meaning 'light' or 'shining one.' This combination creates a melodic, flowing name with cross-cultural appeal. Evalena remains relatively uncommon, providing uniqueness while still feeling familiar due to its connection to more popular names. The name experienced modest usage in America during the early 1900s but has remained rare in contemporary times, making it an attractive option for parents seeking a distinctive yet accessible name with traditional underpinnings.
  3. Koren

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "gleaming"

    • Description:

      An unusual, sensitive, and gently attractive Hebrew name.
  4. Adelisa

    • Origin:

      Hybrid of Adele and Lisa

    • Description:

      A whole raft of names that start with Adel are coming back into fashion, from Adele to Adelaide to Adeline to Adelina, and so Adelisa -- a hybrid of the Adel sound and the isa suffix -- was given to a handful of girls last year. While still a quiet variation, we predict we'll see more of Adelisa in the coming years, and as hybrid names go, it's quite charming.
  5. Kennelly

    • Origin:

      Gaelic

    • Meaning:

      "male descendant of a wolf"

    • Description:

      Kennelly could be an upbeat modern namesake for a Grandpa Kenneth; it can also be spelled Kenneally.
  6. Amadore

    • Description:

      Amadore is a rare feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'amare' meaning 'to love.' It can be interpreted as 'lover' or 'beloved one.' The name embodies affection and devotion, making it a deeply romantic choice. While uncommon in modern usage, Amadore carries a melodic quality with its flowing syllables. It shares roots with the more familiar masculine name Amadeus, which gained recognition through the composer Mozart. Amadore offers parents seeking a distinctive yet meaningful name an option that conveys warmth and tenderness while maintaining an elegant, classical sound.
  7. Arina

    • Origin:

      Variation of Irina, Russian from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "peace"

    • Description:

      This form of Irina supersedes the original in its native country.
  8. Tauria

    • Origin:

      Latin, place name

    • Description:

      The name of an area of Peru, this could be a possibilty for a springtime baby born under the sign of Taurus.
  9. Keverne

    • Origin:

      Cornish saint and place name

    • Description:

      St. Keverne is a town on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula and also the name of an ancient saint. While the name is virtually unused for children in the modern world, it could be a Kevin update and has contemporary possibilities.
  10. Clarry

    • Description:

      Clarry is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Clare, Clara, or Clarissa, all derived from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous.' This charming nickname-turned-given-name has an approachable, vintage quality that's seen occasional revivals in English-speaking countries. Particularly popular in Australia and the United Kingdom during the early to mid-20th century, Clarry carries a warm, friendly sound while maintaining feminine associations. The name has a nostalgic appeal that fits with the trend of reviving vintage diminutives as standalone names. Clarry feels simultaneously familiar and uncommon, giving it a distinctive quality without being difficult to pronounce or spell. It evokes qualities of cheerfulness, simplicity, and unpretentious warmth.

  11. Adelvice

    • Description:

      Adelvice is an extremely rare feminine name with Germanic roots. It likely combines the Germanic elements 'adel' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility' and possibly 'wis' meaning 'wise', creating a name that suggests 'noble wisdom' or 'wise nobility'. The name has medieval origins but has remained exceedingly uncommon throughout history. Adelvice has an elegant, antique quality that echoes aristocratic European naming traditions. Despite its distinguished meaning and melodic sound, the name has never gained widespread usage, remaining a truly distinctive choice. Its rarity makes historical patterns of use difficult to track, though it shares linguistic elements with more common names like Adelaide, Adelina, and Alice.

  12. Valina

    • Description:

      Valina is a feminine name with a delicate, melodic quality. It may have developed as a diminutive form of names containing the 'Val' element, such as Valentina or Valerie, which derive from the Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy.' In some contexts, it might be connected to the Greek word 'galene' meaning 'calm' or 'serene.' Valina has remained relatively uncommon throughout history, giving it a distinctive quality that appeals to parents seeking something recognizable yet unique. The name has a romantic, flowing sound with its soft consonants and balanced syllables. While not widely used in any particular region, Valina occasionally appears across various cultures, lending it an international appeal.

  13. Fiorentina

    • Description:

      Fiorentina is a feminine Italian name meaning 'from Florence' or 'flowering.' Derived from the Latin 'florens' meaning 'flourishing,' it represents someone from the beautiful Italian city of Florence (Firenze). The name carries artistic and cultural connotations due to Florence's rich Renaissance heritage. While more common in Italy than elsewhere, Fiorentina presents an elegant option for parents seeking a name with clear Mediterranean roots and sophisticated sound. The name may also appeal to those with connections to the city or Italian heritage. It offers several nickname possibilities, including Fiora, Fiona, or Tina. Soccer fans might recognize Fiorentina as a famous Italian football club, adding a sporty association to this otherwise classically feminine name.
  14. Briona

    • Origin:

      Variation of Briana, English

    • Meaning:

      "strong, virtuous and honorable"

    • Description:

      Briona is another of the increasingly popular Bri picks, a cross between Briana and Briony.
  15. Aubriana

    • Origin:

      Combination of Aubrey and Ana

    • Description:

      Aubriana, along with Aubrianna and Aubriella, is an elaboration of a perfectly-good if too-trendy name, Aubrey. The final anna or ana or ella does not improve on the original. But A names of all kinds continue to appeal.
  16. Abrial

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "open, secure, protected"

    • Description:

      This unique baby name is stronger, more distinctive than April or Avril.
  17. Persia

    • Origin:

      Country name

    • Meaning:

      "land of the Parsa"

    • Description:

      The name Persia derives from Avestan Parsa, the name of the Indo-European nomadic people who migrated into southern Iran in about 1000 BCE. Persis or Persea, the feminine form of Perseus, feel more namelike.
  18. Thilde

    • Description:

      Thilde is a feminine name of Germanic origin, functioning primarily as a diminutive of Mathilde or Matilda. The name carries the meaning 'strength in battle' from its Germanic roots 'maht' (might, strength) and 'hild' (battle). Popular in Scandinavian countries and parts of Germany, Thilde offers a softer, more intimate variation of the formal Mathilde. The name combines traditional heritage with a certain delicate quality in its pronunciation. In Denmark and Sweden, it sometimes appears as an independent given name rather than just a nickname. Thilde projects both sweetness and underlying strength, making it versatile across age groups. While relatively uncommon internationally, the name's straightforward pronunciation and spelling give it potential appeal beyond Germanic regions, especially for parents seeking a name with European character and historical depth.
  19. Cathay

    • Origin:

      Anglicized version of Italian Catai; place name

    • Description:

      A perfect example of what a difference a single letter can make. Add an 'a' to the ho-hum Cathy and you have the old name for China, often used by such poets as Edna St. Vincent Millay and Ezra Pound.
  20. Dulcia

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "sweet"

    • Description:

      Has a sweetness via its relation to such words as dulcet; other similar possibilities are DULCE, DULCINA, and the down-home DULCIE. Though this Latin names for girls is rarely heard in contemporary times in this form, Dulcie is found.