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English word name
"whimsical or fanciful"
Whimsy is a new entry to the ever-expanding word name lexicon, sister for Pixie and Bliss. While it has an undeniable offbeat English aristocratic charm (maybe we're thinking of Dorothy Sayers'…
English
"farm near the willows; willow town"
With Willow and Willa becoming more popular for girls, surname-style Willoughby could be a more unusual alternative. Meaning "farm near the willows" or "willow town", depending on how you interpret…
Botanical name, English
"rough stream"
Yarrow is a flowering herb that grows wild in Europe and North America, and has long been used in several Native American and European cultures as a healing plant. Named for the mythical god Achille,…
Polish and Slovene variation of Zoe, Greek
"life"
Popular in Poland and Slovenia, but familiar in a number of other Slavic countries too, Zoja is just as spirited and lively as its origin name, Zoe. Pronounced as ZO-ya, it's notably borne by Zoja…
Latin, Italian
"last"
An uncommon Latin and Italian name which would make a fitting choice for a final baby – but be aware that many would associate it with the cosmetics brand or the Ultimo brand of lingerie.
Color name
A rich brown hue, but can be misheard as Amber, said with a pretentious accent.
Latin
"shadow"
Sanskrit
"she who controls the hearts of others"
In Hindu mythology, Urvashi is the name of a powerful and beautiful nymph. It's a popular name borne by both Indian actresses (Urvashi Rautela) and archivists (Urvashi Vaidi).
Tahitian
"beloved water"
Tahitian names are not well-known beyond the South Sea islands, but with their nature meanings and the new popularity of Hawaiian names, they may travel far in the future.
Spanish
"brave, strong"
An elaboration on the sunny Spanish place name Valencia.
Valeriana is an elaborate feminine name derived from the Latin name Valerius, which means "strong" or "healthy." It's the feminine form of Valerian and shares roots with more common names like…
English from Norse
"the slain hall"
In Norse mythology, Valhalla was the great hall that welcomes heroes who died in battle. The residents of Valhalla were hand-picked by Odin, for they were to help him during Ragnarök. Valhalla…
Finnish; Malagasy
"light; eight"
Valo, an unusual entry in the o-ending category, can work for girls in the US. On Nameberry, it's especially popular among visitors from Bangladesh.
Valonya is an uncommon feminine name with an exotic, melodic quality. Its origins are not firmly established in any single culture, suggesting it may be a modern creation or a very rare traditional…
Valorya is a striking feminine name that evokes qualities of courage and worth. Derived from the word 'valor,' meaning bravery or strength of mind, Valorya carries powerful connotations of heroism…
French
"vanilla"
While Vanilla might be too bland, the French version is more flavorful.
