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Simone
French feminine variation of Simon, Hebrew
"listening, hearkening"
Simone, the elegant French feminization of Simon, strikes that all-important balance between unusual and familiar, and it's oozing with Gallic sophistication. A dated choice in its native France,…
Saffron
Spice name
"orange-yellow color; a type of crocus"
Spice names are increasingly appealing to the senses of prospective parents; this one, belonging to a precious spice derived from the crocus has a vaguely orange-scented-incense sixties feel. English…
Saffronia
Saffronia is an elegant feminine name derived from the ancient spice saffron, which comes from the Arabic word "za'faran." The name evokes the golden-orange color and precious quality of the exotic…
Saga
Swedish word name
"story; seeress"
Apt name for a little drama queen with a long future ahead of her. Saga is a Top 30 girls' name in Sweden. Saga was the Norse goddess of poetry, storytelling, and history. She was a prophetess — able…
Sakura
Japanese
"cherry blossom"
Lovely Japanese name that would certainly be appreciated in Europe and the U.S. It was rarely used in Japan until the 1990s, and draws its current popularity from the fact that it is deeply connected…
Sally
Diminutive of Sarah
"princess"
Sally is a cheerful, fresh-faced girl-next-door name that was originally a nickname for Sarah, but has long been used independently. Sally was popular in the eighteenth century and then again from…
Salome
Hebrew
"peace"
A soft and interesting Hebrew name long popular in France, where it has ranked in the Top 400 since 1986 (as Salomé). Ex- ER star Alex Kingston named her daughter Salome Violetta. Despite seeing…
Salvadora
Spanish, feminine variation of Salvador
Olde World Latin.
Samanthe
Samanthe represents a creative spelling variation of Samantha, a feminine name that gained widespread popularity in the 20th century. Originally, Samantha likely emerged as a feminine form of Samuel,…
Samanda
American invented name
This smoosh between Samantha and Amanda might be in for some 'salamander' teasing.
Samaya
Samaya is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Sanskrit, it means 'time' or 'season,' while in Arabic traditions it can mean 'high' or 'elevated.' The name also appears in African…
Samary
Samary is a feminine name with multicultural origins and interpretations. It may be derived from biblical elements, possibly related to Samaria (an ancient city in the Middle East) or as a variation…
Samarie
Samarie is a melodic feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Samaria, the ancient capital of the northern Kingdom of Israel, giving it biblical connections.…
Samia
Samia is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'elevated' or 'sublime,' while in Swahili traditions, it carries the meaning of 'one who is friendly.' The name also…
Salvia
Latin
"whole, healthy"
Another name for the herb sage -- which sounds younger and more modern than this version.
Samora
Samora is a feminine name with multicultural roots. It has connections to both African and Slavic origins. In African contexts, particularly in Tanzania, it gained recognition through Samora Machel,…
Sandy
Diminutive of Sandra or Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Nickname name in the era of Grease . Sandy fits well in the era of boyish nicknames for girls - a la Scottie and Stevie - or as an alternative to the rapidly rising Goldie. While it peaked in 1960,…
Sanne
Dutch, diminutive of Susanne
"lily"
Sanne is hugely popular in the Netherlands, but almost unknown here; which makes it an interesting prospect for the parent in search of an unusual name. Pronounced sah-na, Sanne is in keeping with…
Santana
Spanish, condensed form of Santa Ana
Santana is a saintly name...or Latin rock band. While traditionally masculine, character Santana Lopez on the show Glee showed the name's potential for a girl as well. Sound-wise, it feels like…
Saoirse
Irish
"liberty"
Before the young Irish actress Saoirse Ronan made her mark in the films Ladybird and The Lovely Bones , few of us had heard this name, let alone known how to pronounce it. But now it is slowly way…