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Jaslene
Invented name
Jaslene, a reality show-related name via former America's Next Top Model winner Jaslene Gonzalez, a smoosh of Jasmine and the 'ene' ending, has dropped from Number 599 in 2007 to 976 in 2010.
Basilia
Greek, feminine variation of Basil
Rare but attractive female form of Basil.
Fortunata
Spanish variation of Latin
"luck, fate, wealth"
Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.
Aristelle
Aristelle is a refined feminine name that appears to blend Greek elements with a French-inspired ending. Likely derived from 'aristos' meaning 'best' or 'excellent' in Greek, the same root found in…
Brigidine
Irish variation of Brighid
Brigidine is a unique take on Bridget used by singer Sinead O'Connor. But assuming you're not an Irish rock star, you'd probably do better to stop at Brigid.
Gretel
Diminutive of Margarete, German
"pearl"
Gretel originated as a nickname for Margarete, the German form of Margaret. It’s a charming name, but most American parents prefer Greta, as Gretel is strongly tied to the fairy tale heroine. The…
Niobe
Greek mythology name
The mythological queen whose perpetual weeping for her slain children turned her into a stone has always cast a pall over this name. Still, when other names with less-than-savory associations --…
Serafima
Spanish variation of Serafina, Hebrew
Would certainly be misconstrued as SERAFINA, adding a lot of confusion to a little girl's life.
Dilys
Welsh
"genuine, steadfast, true"
Common in Wales, but would really stand out here. One of the middle names of Stella McCartney's daughter Reiley; Dilys Powell was a well-known British film critic, Professor Dilys Derwent a Harry…
Celestina
Italian and Spanish variation of Celeste
"heavenly"
We are hearing more of such heavenly names as Celeste and Celia, which opens the door to the range of lovely variations rarely heard before. Celestina is one of them, though given the more accessible…
Solveig
Norse
"the strong house; the way of the sun"
Currently popular in Norway where it ranks in the Top 50, Solveig is a sunny but strong choice, also familiar across Sweden, Denmark, Germany, and Finland. It notably appears as the name of the…
Petulia
Variation of Petula
Cross between Petula and Petunia that surfaced briefly as a sixties British movie title.
Toula
Greek, feminization of Fotis or Fotios
"light"
Toula came to light as the name of the heroine of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," short for Fotoula, a variant of Fortini, a feminine version of Fotis or Fotios, meaning "light". Toula is cute and…
Zilpha
Variant of Zilpah
A highly unusual Old Testament name that had a burst of popularity in the States in the 19th Century.
Trilby
Place name, surname, and literary name
Trilby was used first for a character by French novelist Charles Nodier (1822) and made more famous by writer George du Maurier in an 1894 work. A Trilby hat, which Du Maurier's character wore, is a…
Cynthiana
Cynthiana is a feminine name derived from Cynthia, which comes from Greek mythology as an epithet for the goddess Artemis, who was born on Mount Cynthus. The name represents an elaborated, more…
Timothea
Greek
"honoring god"
Previously Timothy's dusty and outdated sister, now actually feels fresher than its brother name. With Thea names right on trend at the moment, this could be a surprising and even more unusual…
Parthenope
Greek
"maiden's face"
A mythological name, Parthenope is a rare and distinctive choice that may nevertheless appeal to those looking for little known alternatives to Penelope or Persephone. While some sources suggest the…
Miuccia
Italian, meaning unknown
Influential designer Miuccia (nicknamed Miu Miu) Prada's surname is much better known here than her first.
Connemara
Place name, English from Irish, “the Conmhaícne of the sea”
Wild, lovely place in western Ireland makes wild, lovely name.