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Word Names used in USA 1990
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Mersadies
Mersades
Mersades is an alternative spelling of Mercedes, a name with Spanish origins derived from the title "María de las Mercedes," meaning "Mary of Mercies" or "Mary of the Gifts." The name references one…
Natividad
Spanish from Latin
"nativity"
Traditionally given to girls born on the September birth date of the Virgin Mary.
Omega
Greek
"last"
Omega is a perfect choice for a youngest child.
Taquilla
Atlanta
American place name from Greek
"Atlantic Ocean"
The capital of Georgia is far from the ocean, but got its name from the Western and Atlantic Railroad which ran through the city. Best known as a hub of industry and transport, and for its roles in…
Lucky
Word name
Cedric the Entertainer chose this for his daughter, but most other parents would find it, though optimistic, not exactly substantial.
Nigeria
Paradise
Ancient Iranian, via Greek and Latin
A name with pleasant associations on a par with Eden and Heaven. It has been in low but steady use since the 1990s.
Peaches
English fruit name
Unlike the other fruit names that are just coming onto the baby name menu, Peaches is an old-timey nickname previously reserved for spangled showgirls, and now would be considered an outrageous --…
Radiance
Lurdes
Lurdes is a feminine name primarily found in Portuguese and Spanish-speaking communities, derived from the well-known Marian title 'Nossa Senhora de Lourdes' (Our Lady of Lourdes). It references the…
Satin
French
"smooth, shiny"
Sensuous to a fault.
Africa
Place name, various meanings
Most Africas today would be named for the continent, but the name actually existed in Scotland in medieval times, where there was a Celtic queen named Affrica. Africa has also been a Spanish name for…
Aracelis
Aracelis is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin American roots, derived from the religious phrase 'altar of heaven' or 'altar of the sky' (altar del cielo). The name combines spiritual…
Blessing
Word name
Blessing is among the Top 1000 girls' names in the UK and recently joined the ranks in the US as well. With modern spiritual names like Shiloh, Chosen, and Halo trending upwards, Blessing is likely…
Cachet
French
"prestigious, desirable"
Cachet is one of those word names -- Cliché is the most egregious example -- that sounds lovely but seems slightly ridiculous when taken literally.
Cashmere
Word name, English from Hindi
"fine, downy wool"
Cashmere is soft, luxurious — and way out of the ordinary. One of the unique names found in The Hunger Games series, you might be surprised to learn that this fabric name has been appearing in the US…
Empress
English word name
"Female ruler of an empire, consort of an Emperor"
Yet another noble name to join King, Prince, Princess, et al. The name Empress was given to over 100 baby girls in the US last year.
Hosanna
Hebrew
"deliver us"
In the New Testament, Hosanna was exclaimed by those around Jesus when he first entered Jerusalem, making this an exuberant and spiritual choice. A possible alternative for Susanna or Hannah, it was…