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By helenwhite · Updated January 2024
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Arabic
"a green gemstone"
Peridot is the gem of the month of August, a vibrant green mineral, said to be good for helping people put the past behind them, and an interesting, undiscovered jewel name. It was regarded in…
English from Greek
"leaf"
Petal is the soft and sweet-smelling name of a character in the novel and film, The Shipping News . With the rise of such flower names as Poppy and Posy, we believe Petal — down-to-earth yet romantic…
English
"trumpet-shaped flower"
Literary heritage: the "Loony Tunes" girlfriend of Porky Pig. But with the increasing popularity of all kinds of unusual botanical names, Petunia may be a name we start to hear more of.…
Latin
"small plum"
Most ella names are hot, but this is one that won't catch fire because of the disagreeable connotations of prunes.
Quantilla is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'quantillus,' meaning 'how little' or 'how small.' It represents a rare and distinctive name choice that hasn't appeared significantly in…
Quarri is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymology, possibly deriving from Arabic origins or representing a modern invented name. The distinctive 'Q' beginning gives it a strong, unique…
Queena is a feminine name that evolved as an elaboration of Queen, directly reflecting the royal title. This straightforward etymological connection makes the name's meaning transparent – suggesting…
Quenbie is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a modern invented name or a variant spelling of another name. The unique combination of sounds suggests it could be a…
Queries is an unusual feminine name that emerged from English vocabulary rather than traditional naming patterns. Derived from the plural form of 'query,' meaning 'question' or 'inquiry,' it…
Queron is an extremely rare feminine name with obscure origins. It may have emerged as a variant spelling of Quirin or Quirinus, names derived from the ancient Roman god of war. Alternatively, it…
French
"one who seeks"
Sounds too much like the name of a minivan.
Quian is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of the Chinese name Qian, which means 'money' or 'coin' and symbolizes prosperity and wealth. Alternatively, it could be a…
Quincia is a feminine name with Latin origins, likely derived from the Roman family name Quintius or Quinctius, meaning 'fifth' or 'fifth-born child.' This elegant, rare name carries classical…
Word name
Sounds pretty. But pretentious.
Flower name
Rosebud, a charming flower name, was the childhood nickname used for author Nathaniel Hawthorne's daughter Rose, who made a name for herself by founding the modern hospice movement. Rose Hawthorne…
Seraphe is a feminine name with celestial origins, derived from 'seraph' (plural: seraphim), referring to a type of heavenly being or angel in religious texts. These celestial entities are often…
Diminutive of Tabitha, Aramaic
"gazelle"
Feline nickname for Tabitha — a bewitching vintage choice.
Greek
"immortal"
This adorable name of the young daughter on "Big Love" might be thought of as a variation of Tansy, an obscure flower name whose star may rise on the heels of such current favorites as Lily and Daisy.
English, Zulu, Xhosa
"strong, manly; beloved"
Similar in sound but fresher than Brandy or Mandy, Tandy is an upbeat and playful choice that actually has international and ancient roots. As a Zulu and Xhosa name, it may be a variation on Thandie…
Terelynn is a female name that appears to be a modern combination name created from elements like 'Teri/Terry' and 'Lynn.' The prefix 'Ter-' might derive from Theresa (meaning 'harvester' or 'hunter'…
