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The Great Big List of Cottagecore Names

  1. Chrysanthemum

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gold flower"

    • Description:

      One of the rarest of the flower names, that of the blossom celebrated in Japan as a symbol of the sun and a possible object of meditation. One of the rare flower names counted among names for autumn babies, Chrysanthemum is also one of the most unusual nature-themed girl names starting with C.
  2. Fable

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Inventive name for the child of a writer.
  3. Mariposa

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "butterfly"

    • Description:

      Mariposa is a rare, romantic choice with an intriguing meaning.
  4. Walt

    • Origin:

      German, diminutive of Walter

    • Description:

      A straightforward, down-to-earth nickname many Walters, from Whitman to Disney, have chosen to go by.
  5. Iola

    • Origin:

      Greek or Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "violet; beautiful lady"

    • Description:

      Isla is hot, Iona is cool – maybe it's time Iola got a second look? Last heard from on Carol Burnett's Mama's Family show, Iola feels like just the sort of uncommon, vowel-rich, vintage name that should be ripe for rediscovery.
  6. Arbor

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "tree"

    • Description:

      Arbor is a quirky nature name with holiday vibes.
  7. Petunia

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "trumpet-shaped flower"

    • Description:

      Literary heritage: the "Loony Tunes" girlfriend of Porky Pig. But with the increasing popularity of all kinds of unusual botanical names, Petunia may be a name we start to hear more of. Perhaps-more-pleasing Petunia alternatives: Petal, Posy, Poppy.
  8. Leaf

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      The nature boy version of the Scandinavian Leif, which actually means "heir". In the creative-naming Phoenix family, Leaf is the former name of the actor we know as Joaquin.
  9. Peony

    • Origin:

      Flower name; Latin

    • Meaning:

      "healing"

    • Description:

      One of the rarest of the floral names, though not without some teasing potential. Peony is a historical 1948 novel by Pearl S. Buck.
  10. Oak

    • Origin:

      English tree name

    • Meaning:

      "tree from the genus Quercus"

    • Description:

      Oak, a symbol of solidity, strength, and longevity, is joining Cedar and Pine as a viable name, one that would work especially well in the middle.
  11. Clove

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "clove"

    • Description:

      Clove is a spice name that is a tad more piquant than Saffron or Cinnamon. It might get more attention now as a member of The Hunger Games family of names.
  12. Harvest

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Harvest has been occasionally used as a name since the eighteenth century, originally as evenly unisex, but in the US data for last year was starting to lean more female, given to 29 girls and 11 boys. Harvest can be seen as pleasantly archaic, rich and ripe, fitting in with popular baby names like Harper and Harry, and is also a fresh take on names like Autumn and August and one of the best names for autumn babies.
  13. Grove

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Meaning:

      "grove of trees"

    • Description:

      If you find Grover too fusty and furry, this is a much cooler-sounding alternative.
  14. Timber

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Though some forward-looking parents are now choosing wood-related names like Oak, Pine, and Ash, this generic option would be even more avant garde.
  15. Falcon

    • Origin:

      Bird name

    • Description:

      There is a whole new species of bird names open to the baby namer, from the light and feminine Lark to the sleek and powerful Falcon.
  16. Wilda

    • Origin:

      Variation of the word wild or German

    • Meaning:

      "to strive"

    • Description:

      Wilda (or Wylda) has two widely divergent images. Pronounced vill-da, it feels like a cousin of Hilda: a sturdy and none-too-attractive prairie settler. But you can also think of her as wild-ah, as in the feminine of wild and wilder.
  17. Eartha

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "earth"

    • Description:

      Used by the Puritans but off the US charts completely since the mid-1990s, Eartha is best known today as the name of American singer Eartha Kitt, as well as of the philanthropist and humanitarian Eartha M. M. White.
  18. Mirabell

    • Description:

      Mirabell is a rare feminine name with romantic literary origins. It derives from Latin elements "mirabilis" (wonderful or miraculous) and "bella" (beautiful), creating a name that essentially means "wonderfully beautiful." The name appears in literary works, most notably in William Congreve's Restoration comedy "The Way of the World" (1700), where Millamant and Mirabell are the witty romantic leads. Despite its beautiful meaning and pleasant sound, Mirabell has remained quite uncommon throughout history. The name has a fairy-tale quality with its melodious four syllables and romantic connotations. Variations include Mirabelle (more common in France) and Mirabella. The name evokes images of beauty and wonder, making it an uncommon but enchanting choice with historical and literary connections.

  19. Gardenia

    • Origin:

      Flower name, from English surname

    • Meaning:

      "Garden's flower"

    • Description:

      More uncommon and powerful than garden varieties like Rose and Lily. Named for Scottish botanist Dr Alexander Garden.
  20. Brea

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Bria or short form of Breana, English

    • Meaning:

      "strong, virtuous and honorable"

    • Description:

      Brea is another spin on the increasingly-popular Bria, another entry in the stylish Mia-Leah-Gia sisterhood. While Bria is on the charts with an arrow toward the top, Brea is used more quietly, maybe because the spelling makes the pronunciation less clear. Is it bree-a or bray (answer: bree-a).