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Claudeta
Claudeta is a feminine name that functions as a delicate diminutive form of Claude or Claudia. With Latin origins, it connects to the Roman family name Claudius, meaning 'lame' or 'limping,' though…
Claudia
Feminine variation of Claude
"lame; enclosure"
Claudia is a classic name with ancient Roman roots. Never truly in or truly out, Claudia feels like a strong, modern choice that hits the sweet spot between too popular and too unusual.. Claudia was…
Colorado
Spanish place name
"colored red"
One of the unisex western names that rode in with Dakota and Montana.
Cynthia
Greek
"moon goddess; woman from Kynthos"
Sleek and serious, yet bright and energetic at the same time, Cynthia appears in classic mythology as an epithet for Artemis or Diana. While it is now a more neglected choice, it was once hugely…
Dawn
English word name
"dawn, sunrise"
Associated with the first light of the day, and more figuratively with new beginnings and fresh starts, Dawn's heyday came in the 1960s and 70s in the US, Canada and the UK. It had been in the charts…
Elyseum
Variation of Elysium, Latin from Greek
"home of the blessed after death"
Elysium, or the Elysian Fields, was the Greek mythological utopia where the blessed and righteous resided after death. It's been used as a baby name for girls and boys in small numbers, although the…
Galen
Greek
"healer, calm"
The final n makes this choice infinitely more modern than Gail.
Gaynor
Welsh
"white and smooth, soft"
Gaynor is an early androgynous name with a positive association, related to the Cornish megahit name Jennifer.
Grisell
Scottish variation of Griselda
Two famous women, both with the same surname, feature this name in Scottish history. The first, Lady Grisell Hume Baillie, was an 18th century songwriter. The second, Grisell Baillie, was the first…
Imana
Imana is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Rwandan and Burundian traditions, Imana refers to the supreme deity or creator, giving the name profound spiritual significance. It also…
Inanna
Mesopotamian
"lady of heaven"
An ancient Mesopotamian goddess of love, war and justice, with a name that fits modern tastes. In recent years it has become a rare but steady fixture near the bottom of the charts, and feels full of…
Isibeal
Isibeal is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Isabel or Elizabeth, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' Pronounced roughly as 'ISH-beal' or 'EE-sha-byal,'…
Izar
Basque
"star"
A bright and sparky Basque name with a lovely celestial meaning.
Jivanta
Hindi
"giver of life"
A hauntingly lovely Indian name.
Joby
Hebrew
"persecuted"
Reduces and lightens up the Job connection even further, sounding like a lively, Jody-like nickname name.
Kataleen
Kataleen is a feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Katherine/Catherine and its derivative Kathleen. This unique orthographic form maintains the traditional Irish feel of…
Louna
French variation of Luna, Latin
"moon"
The modern French take on Luna, ranking in the French Top 100, but sure to cause confusion in the US.
Maengmum
Thai
"spider"
This Thai nature name is closely associated with popular young Thai-Chinese actress Pimnitchakun Bumrungkit, who uses it as her nom de guerre.
Mirari
Mirari is a distinctive feminine name with roots in the Basque language, where it means 'marvel' or 'wonder.' This enchanting name conveys a sense of awe and amazement, perfect for a child who brings…
Mitzy
Mitzy is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mitzi, which itself is a pet form of Maria or other names containing the element 'mit' or 'mitz.' With Germanic and Yiddish…