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English, Persian
"sky blue, lapis lazuli"
A sparkly elaboration of the color name Azure, Azura is a vivid choice that may appeal to those who enjoy Azaria, Aurora, Astrid, and Alara. Used in English to mean "sky blue", azure ultimately comes…
Persian
"sky blue"
Azora is related to the English Azure, with both used as baby names these days. Azora, which sounds more like a name, was given to about 70 baby girls in the US last year, while Azure was given to 30…
Diminutive of Wilhelmina, German
"resolute protection"
Minnie was wildly popular at the turn of the last century — it was the fifth or sixth most popular name throughout the 1880s — but is completely obscure in the US today. Blame Mickey's girlfriend.…
Spanish
"worthy"
Yadira is a popular choice in Mexico, Venezuela, and Colombia, and has also been a favorite among Latin American families in the US. Popularized by actress Yadira Jiménez in the mid-20th century, its…
French, diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Whether you spell it Lisette or Lizette, a somewhat dated diminutive that nevertheless retains some charm.
Greek
"goal"
A fairly common Greek name that would fit in well here.
Latin
"glory"
Originally the name of the titular faerie queene of Spenser's epic poem "The Faerie Queene," published in 1590. Gloriana was, along with Belphoebe, an allegory for Queen Elizabeth. In the 400-odd…
"ninth"
Nona is a name sometimes given to the ninth child -- but unlikely to serve that purpose today. Musical cred: the name of a song by Motley Crue. In Roman mythology, Nona was also a goddess of…
Greek mythology name
"cassia juice"
Cassiopeia, the name of a mythological mother who became a stellar constellation, is challenging but intriguing, and has all those softening Cass nicknames available. And with all names Cass-related…
Greek botanical name
Long in our category of so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out category, once seen as a gum-cracking 1940's telephone operator, we think it's time to reassess Myrtle, and look at is as a nature name, a…
English
"queen"
Wisecracking waitress name stuck in the luncheonette. Started as nickname for girls named Regina -- queen in Latin -- now mostly a canine choice.
Ezria is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly blending elements of names like Ezra and Aria. With its melodic quality and distinctive sound pattern, Ezria has…
Hebrew
"treasure, wealth"
Striking and glamorous, though perhaps just plain Zara is intriguing enough.
Irish
"bright, shining"
A popular Irish name virtually unknown here, but one that feels like it could follow in the footsteps of Siobhan and Saoirse. It's pronounced SOR-ka, but with a little hiccup between the ' r ' and…
Word name
Unisex word and surname with an upbeat feel and a possible future as a more distinctive substitute for Grace or Page.
Phillipa is the feminine form of Philip, derived from Greek roots meaning "lover of horses." This elegant name has historical usage throughout Europe, with particular popularity in Britain and…
Sanskrit
"infinite"
Feminine form of Amit that's simple and lyrical and close in spirit to a familiar term for friendship.
Botanical name
Corymbia is the botanical name of many species of beautiful flowering gum trees. It is a rare, but attested, girls' name in Australia.
Eadie is a charming feminine name with Scottish origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Edith. The name derives from the Old English 'Eadgyth,' combining elements meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune'…
Eadith is an elegant feminine name with Anglo-Saxon origins. A variant of Edith, it derives from the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune, prosperity' and 'gyth' meaning 'battle,…
