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Spanish
"golden rose"
A combination of Spanish rosa "rose" and aurea "gold". This name was used by Pedro Calderón de la Barca for a character in his play Life Is a Dream (1635), and more recently by Mexican author Laura…
French, Spanish
"hummingbird"
The French and Spanish word for "hummingbird" is lithe and charming as a girl name.
Portuguese, meaning unknown
Apparently a smoosh of Isabel and Mara, this name is used in Brazil, but very rare in the USA. For parents looking for alternatives to Isabella and Isadora, it could be an undiscovered gem.
Arabic
"great"
Simple plus unusual is a winning combination.
Adelis is a feminine name with possible roots in Germanic languages, where 'adel' means noble or nobility. It may be viewed as a variation of names like Adelaide, Adeline, or Adela. While not widely…
French variation of Agatha, Greek
"good woman"
Agathe is a hugely popular name in contemporary France, even if it's English-speaking counterparts have not yet warmed to the usual English version, Agatha. The two-syllable French pronunciation is…
Spanish from Arabic
"the citadel"
Almudena was derived from the Arabic word al-mudayyina , meaning "the citadel." The Virgin of Almudena is a medieval statue of Mary in Madrid. Almudena is the patron saint of the city.
Italian
"rising"
This Italian word with a positive meaning makes a pretty, unusual girl's name
Variation of Emmeline
A variation on Emmeline, Ameline has not experienced nearly the same level of success in the US, though it was given to five girls in 2015. Whereas Emmeline lends itself to trendy nicknames Emme and…
English, compound name
"beloved + pledged to god"
A pretty combination of Amy and Beth, borne by Anne with an E actress Amybeth McNulty. It gives Little Women and vintage vibes.
Anwyn is a feminine Welsh name meaning 'very beautiful' or 'very fair.' Composed of the Welsh elements 'an' (very) and 'gwyn' (white, fair, or blessed), this lyrical name has ancient Celtic roots.…
Greenlandic
"snow crystal"
A unisex name from the snowy north.
