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By Lyraslife · Updated May 2023
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Latin
"twins"
Astrological sign with enough rhythm to make a plausible astral name.
Aeronwy is a feminine Welsh name pronounced roughly as "air-ON-wee." It gained recognition as the name of Dylan Thomas's daughter, Aeronwy Thomas-Ellis, who became a poet and writer herself. The name…
"white, fair"
The original male name Alban is a lot sleeker and more usable.
Aurelle is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Latin "aureus" meaning "golden." It's a variation of names like Aurelia or Aurelie, carrying similar connotations of radiance, precious…
Irish
"strength or exalted one"
This fanciful Irish extension of Bridget is known here through the wacky Amelia Bedelia books for kids -- an association your child may or may not like.
Video game name
BloodRayne is a series of action-adventure video games, but the heroine's name is actually Rayne, a much more usable appellation for a non-vampire, non-animated child. We hope no-one uses this for…
Bryannah is a feminine name that represents a modern, elaborate spelling variation of Brianna. While Brianna itself derives from the masculine Brian (of Celtic origin meaning 'high, noble'), Bryannah…
"peace, harmony"
This name of the goddess of peace creates a lovely ideal.
Latin, German
"to grow"
Derived from the Latin Crescentius and Crescens, Crescentia is a bold, strong but elaborate name borne by a 4th century saint and also the heroine of a 12th century German romance. Also spelled…
Greek
"earth mother"
Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain, agriculture, and the harvest, growth and nourishment, was Zeus's sister and Persephone's mother. Variation Demetria is the full name of actress Demi Moore. Though…
English
"old counsel"
This marvelously medieval name had a moment in the 1910s and 1920s but has dropped completely off the radar now.
Icelandic variation of Elizabeth
"fair flower"
Evanthe is a pretty Greek name not often heard outside its native culture. With its stylish Ev-begining, Evanthe could make an interesting choice if you're looking for a generic flower name.
Place-name
If you want to honor your grandfather Hal but can't work up much enthusiasm for his full name Harold, consider the more stylish (if a bit pretentious) capital of Nova Scotia.
