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By little_billie · Updated November 2022
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Latin
"Scotland"
Place names can be a nod to your cultural heritage or a commemoration of a favorite destination. Scotia comes from the Latin name for Scotland, which may be a perfect fit for a family of Scottish…
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…
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…
Hebrew
"from the land of Abraham"
Perhaps to honor an ancestral Abraham, but presents a confusing image.
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…
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.
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 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…
Archaic place-name
Evocative alternate name for Arabia. Ari is a cute nickname.
Latin place and surname
This name of the major Maltese city takes on an air of attractiveness via model Amber Valletta, making it an appealing alternative to the overexposed Valerie and Vanessa.
Hindi
"sun, rouser, stimulator"
Lively and bright, Savita is among the most popular Hindi names for girls , and one that could easily immigrate. Derived from the name of the Hindu god Savitr, Savita is a sunny choice, that more…
Word name
There are many lovely day/month/seasonal names -- and this is one of the most intriguing.
English nickname
"sack, bag"
Chosen by Woody Allen for his son with Mia Farrow (now renamed Seamus), honoring the great old-time baseball player Satchel Paige, and by Spike Lee for his daughter, but far too eccentric for…
Diminutive of Earl, English, or word name
"nobleman, warrior; early"
A word that's been used, very infrequently, as a name for hundreds of years. Interesting sound and meaning.
English
"winter solstice"
Yule is one Christmas baby name that doesn't sound very festive. We prefer Winter or even Christmas itself.
Rawly is an uncommon feminine name that likely emerged as a modern invention or variant spelling of the masculine name Raleigh or Rawleigh. The name has British origins and was traditionally a…
Jony is a feminine name that can be viewed as a variant spelling of Joni, which originated as a diminutive of Joan or Joanna. These names ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God…
Indian is an unusual feminine name derived directly from the geographic and cultural term. While not commonly used as a given name, it reflects a tendency in some naming traditions to adopt terms of…
Avada is a feminine name of uncertain origin, though it may have roots in Hebrew or Arabic languages. The name gained notoriety in popular culture through J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, where…
