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  1. Calandra

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lark"

    • Description:

      Calista Flockhart opened the door to a whole flock of graceful and unusual Greek names like this, including Calantha, Calla, Carissa, and Cassia. Calandra itself is the name of a species of lark, and has the versatile nickname options of Callie, Candy, Andra, Andie and Birdie.
  2. Teodora

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovene and Serbian form of Theodora

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Teodora is an extremely attractive and international choice, with several equally attractive, user-friendly nicknames. Appealing short forms might include Tea, Dora, or Dory for English speakers, however, classic diminutives include the Spanish, Italian, Serbian and Portuguese Dora, the Bulgarian Todorka, and the Swedish Thea.
  3. Marcelle

    • Description:

      Marcelle is the feminine form of Marcel, a name with Latin origins derived from 'Marcellus,' a diminutive of Marcus meaning 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war. Popular in France and other French-speaking regions, Marcelle carries an elegant, classic quality. The name has historical significance, having been borne by several saints and notable figures throughout European history. While more common in previous generations, Marcelle has the timeless sophistication that could appeal to parents seeking a name with French flair and historical depth. The name balances femininity with strength, and its familiar sound pattern makes it accessible despite being relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries today. Marcelle offers the appeal of vintage names while maintaining a distinctive international character.

  4. Orly

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      A cute Hebrew name also written as Orli.
  5. Velma

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "will helmet"

    • Description:

      Velma likely originated as a phonetic spelling of the German name Wilma, itself derived from Wilhelmina. Velma Dinkley is a smart, if nerdy, character in Scooby Doo.
  6. Reba

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "fourth born"

    • Description:

      Tied to country singer/sitcom star Reba McEntire.
  7. Ruthie

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Ruth, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "compassionate friend"

    • Description:

      With vintage names on the rise and recent data suggesting that the US is following the UK trend of nicknames-as-given-names, Ruthie joined Goldie, Daisy, and Nellie on the US Top 1000 list in 2023.
  8. Bryce

    • Origin:

      Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "speckled, freckled"

    • Description:

      Bryce is the preferred spelling over Brice for both genders, with nearly 70 girls named Bryce in one recent year vs. only five called Brice. But note that there were over 3000 boys named Bryce and 240 named Brice, making this a predominantly male name. Actress Bryce Dallas Howard, daughter of director Ron, is the most notable female bearer of this name.
  9. Varinia

    • Origin:

      Latin, meaning obscure

    • Description:

      An ancient Roman name rarely heard in modern times, though the related VARINA appears in Slavic families.
  10. Luneth

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "moon"

    • Description:

      With Luna's Top 10 popularity, can Luneth and other variations be far behind?
  11. Alberta

    • Origin:

      English, feminine variation of Albert

    • Meaning:

      "noble, bright"

    • Description:

      This jazzy old name could make a comeback, the way Josephine and Ella have. In England the name was popularized by Queen Victoria's daughter Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, after whom her governor general of Canada husband named the North American province. Jazz singer Alberta Hunter was a noted bearer.
  12. Blaine

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "yellow"

    • Description:

      She's the bff of Blair, Blake, and Brooke who shop at Bergdorf's, Bonwits and Bendel's.
  13. Dorinda

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "bountiful gift"

    • Description:

      Cinderella stepsister type Victorian-valentine name.
  14. Raphaela

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, feminine variation of Raphael

    • Meaning:

      "God has healed"

    • Description:

      A euphonious and lovely name with a dark-eyed, long-flowing-haired image, Raphaela is, like Gabriella and Isabella, beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream.
  15. Norma

    • Origin:

      English or Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from the north; or, the pattern"

    • Description:

      Invented for Bellini's opera, Norma had some star quality in the silent-screen and Marilyn Monroe days, but at this point it's a graying grandma in baby name limbo.
  16. Orianna

    • Description:

      Orianna is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from elements meaning 'golden' or 'dawn.' It can be interpreted as 'golden dawn' or 'rising light,' carrying beautiful imagery of daybreak and new beginnings. The name gained modest popularity in the early 21st century, appreciated for its elegant, flowing quality and romantic feel. Orianna offers the friendly nicknames Ori or Anna while maintaining its sophisticated full form. The name has a musical quality with its rhythm and vowel sounds, giving it a graceful, feminine energy. Though not among the most common names, Orianna has remained consistently recognized across English-speaking countries, striking a balance between familiarity and distinction.
  17. Irma

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "universal, whole, great"

    • Description:

      A Top 200 choice in the US from the late 1880s to the early 1930s, Irma has nevertheless fallen out of favor with modern parents, and doesn't look set for the sort of comeback that some of her vintage sisters have enjoyed in recent years. The devastating hurricane which hit the Caribbean Islands and the south-east coast of the US in 2017 has no doubt dealt its chances of revival a further blow.
  18. Deedee

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of any girl name that starts with D

    • Description:

      In its mid-20th century heyday, Deedee — or Didi or Dede — was not infrequently used as a name in its own right. It's a cute, or maybe cutesy, short form of names like Deanne.
  19. Rowen

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Rowan, Scottish and Irish

    • Meaning:

      "rowan tree; little redhead"

    • Description:

      With its soft sounds, its unisex appeal, and its nature connection, Rowan has become a very popular name for both boys and girls, given to nearly four boys for every girl. The Rowen variation maintains the same gender split but is much less popular for both sexes, with nearly four times as many babies named Rowan as Rowen.
  20. Clemency

    • Origin:

      English feminine variation of Clement, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "mild, merciful"

    • Description:

      One of the rarest of virtue names, Clemency could come back along with the more familiar Puritan virtue names such as Hope and Faith. It has a rhythmic three-syllable sound, and offers a more virtuous alternative to the more popular Clementine.

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