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Meraki
Greek
"doing something with soul, love, creativity, or devotion"
Meraki is one of those untranslatable words that only exist in a single language. It's the Greek concept of putting your whole heart into something. NPR says, "Meraki is often used to describe…
Merrigan
Irish surname, related to the sea
A merry surname cousin of Kerrigan, could make a lively choice for a happy little girl.
Miara
Jewish surname, meaning unknown
Miara is a Jewish surname that has sparingly been used as a first name since the 1990s. It is likely of Mizrahi Jewish origin — from North Africa and the Middle East — and evidence of the surname…
Miniver
Cornish, Celtic
"white phantom"
Cornish form of Guinevere. Saint Miniver was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan. Also found as Minver, Menvra, Menfre and more.
Mossie
Mossie is a feminine name with Irish origins, traditionally used as a nickname for Maurice (for males) or Maureen (for females). In Irish contexts, it's pronounced more like 'MOH-shee' and has been…
Markariol
Markariola
Markariole
Mindaline
Nandini
Sanskrit
"daughter"
A pretty Sanskrit name ultimately deriving from the word for "joy" or "delight" – a lovely sentiment for a long-awaited daughter.
Nauja
Greenlandic
"gull"
An unusual but fairly straightforward name, with an appealing meaning conjuring up wild, graceful seabirds.
Olha
Ukrainian variation of Olga, Russian
"holy"
Olga is a common name in Ukraine and Europe at large, but originated in the Russian language as a variation of the Scandinavian name Helga. Olha is unique to Ukraine and the Ukrainian language. Olha…
Owletta
Porsche
Word name
The Shakespearean Portia may be a real name, but Porsche is now and forever a car, not a little girl.
Philomenette
Quimby
Variation of Quenby, English
"queen's settlement"
Quincy may be unisex, but Quimby is decidedly feminine — at least according to the stats, it's never been used for boys. Perhaps it's because of Beverly Cleary's children's book heroine Ramona…
Riverly
English
"river meadow"
A rarer spin on River or Everly, using one of the most popular name endings of the moment.
Rosalea
Rosalea is a delicate feminine name that blends elements of Rosa (meaning "rose" in Latin) and Lea (meaning "meadow" or "pasture"). This lyrical combination creates the beautiful imagery of roses…
Rosaura
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…
Ruhani
Hindi
"spiritual"
A beautiful Hindi name with a lovely meaning.