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Mireia
Catalan form of Mireille
"to admire"
Popular name in Spain drawn from the Provencal Mireio, coined by the poet Frederic Mistral. Very pretty and, though difficult to spell and pronounce, simpler than the French version.
Akilah
Arabic
"intelligent, logical"
The meaning of intelligent elevates this A-starting name for girls above other similar possibilities.
Aruna
Sanskrit, Hindi
"reddish brown"
This colorful Sanskrit name belongs to the Hindu god Aruna, the charioteer who drives the sun god Surya across the sky. Aruna can also be masculinized to Arun. It can also be a female name in…
Avis
Latin
"bird"
Avis is a bird name that's been in hibernation for awhile, possibly due to the car rental association, but it could make a return on the wings of Ava. Baldwin brother Daniel chose it for his…
Avice
Avice is a feminine name of Old French and Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'avi' meaning 'bird' and possibly related to the Latin 'avis' with the same meaning. Popular during the Middle…
Truly
Word name
"in a truthful way"
A would-be up-and-comer if it wasn't for the spiked seltzer brand.
Ivria
Hebrew
"from the land of Abraham"
Perhaps to honor an ancestral Abraham, but presents a confusing image.
Islay
Scottish place-name
Islay is the name of a Hebridian island famous for its whisky. Don't be fooled by the "y" at the end - this name is pronounced exactly like the more well-known Isla.
Emlyn
Variation of Emmeline or Emmalyn, or from Welsh
"rival; round the valley"
As a girl name, Emlyn is likely to be a contracted form of Emmeline or Emmalyn, appealing to those who like drop the middle sound of the aforementioned names, and want something concise, stripped…
Tahnee
Polynesian, English
"by the sea; tawny, golden brown"
A captivating, watery name found primarily in Australia and New Zealand, Tahnee was used by Raquel Welch for her daughter. Earthy and summery at the same time, it may also be used as a spelling…
Aquinnah
Native American place-name
The Native American name for Martha's Vineyard and for a town at the far end of that lovely island, this was used by Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan for one of their twin daughters.
Cambria
Place name, Latin from Welsh
"Wales"
Most names that start with Cam- are on the upswing, so why not this obscure term for Wales as well as for a prehistoric time period.
Taliah
Taliah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, typically considered a variant of Talia, meaning 'dew from heaven' or 'gentle dew from God.' The added 'h' gives the name a slightly more elaborate…
Penthia
Greek
"flower"
Penthia might not be the most charming flower name, but as the lovely Penelope ascends, and the lovely Cynthia fades away, a compromise may be in order.
Ivany
Ivany is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Eastern European countries like Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria. It is a feminine form of Ivan, which is derived from the Hebrew name…
Solenne
Solenne is a feminine French name derived from the Latin word 'sollemnis,' meaning 'solemn' or 'ceremonial.' In French culture, it carries connotations of dignity, grace, and reflection. The name has…
Kiki
French nickname and Japanese
"double happiness"
Kiki is one of the Coco-Gigi-Fifi-Lulu bohemian-type French nickname names from the turn of the last century, which have endless energy and sparkle. Artist Kiki Smith is its most well-known…
Delany
Delany is a feminine name with Irish roots, derived from the surname O'Dubhshlaine, meaning 'descendant of the dark challenger' or 'dark defiance.' The name has transformed through anglicization to…
Araby
Archaic place-name
Evocative alternate name for Arabia. Ari is a cute nickname.
Sidney
English from French
"Saint Denis"
While Sidney in this spelling has a long history as a girls' name, it fell off the Top 1000 from the early 50s until 1990. Then it reemerged as one of the newly chic androgynous names for girls,…