Word Names used in USA 1990

Mandolin

French, musical intrument

Mandolin may seem like an outlandish choice for a name, but since BANJO has been used as a baby name, all the instruments in the band seem to be auditioning for a place on birth certificates. This…

Mardi

French

"Tuesday"

Mardi is a foreign word name that sounds like a homegrown nickname. For what? We're not sure, but it's kinda cute, and preferable to Tuesday.

Easter

English, from German

Easter has been used as a name for several hundred years, as part of the day-naming tradition; now, this rarely heard holiday celebration name would make a novel choice for a springtime baby.…

Feather

Word name

Feather, though it was used for a character in a Walter Mosley novel, seems too light and fluttery for a real-life girl.

Topaz

Greek gem name

As a name, Topaz is a quietly used option, with a distinctive ending and a sleek but sassy feel. As a golden gemstone, it is said to have energizing properties and bring good luck to those who wear…

Chariti

Chariti is a feminine name derived from the Greek word 'charis,' meaning 'grace,' 'kindness,' or 'divine gift.' It's an alternate spelling of Charity, one of the three theological virtues in…

Feliz

Feliz is a feminine name with Spanish and Portuguese origins, directly meaning "happy" or "fortunate." Simple yet profound, this name bestows an inherently positive quality upon its bearer. While…

Merced

Merced is a feminine name of Spanish origin derived from the word 'Mercedes,' which means 'mercies' or 'graces.' It is connected to the Catholic title for the Virgin Mary, 'María de las Mercedes'…

Orquidea

Spanish, Portuguese

"orchid"

A rare Spanish and Portuguese flower name that is rarely heard elsewhere.

Sashay

Sashay is an unusual feminine name derived from a French ballet term meaning 'to glide' or 'to strut,' which entered English as both a dance step and a descriptive term for a graceful, confident…

Starlene

Starlene is a feminine name that combines 'star' with the feminine suffix '-lene', creating a celestial and luminous image. It emerged in the mid-20th century in America during a period when unique,…