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Lyra
Greek
"lyre"
Lyra is a name with ancient and celestial roots that's found new popularity thanks to its starring role in Philip Pullman's book series, His Dark Materials and its subsequent movie and TV adaptions.…
Della
English diminutive of Adela, Adele, or Adelaide, German
"noble"
Fresh, bright, and sunny, Della could be an alternative to Ella, Delilah, or Adeline. Familiar but not yet overused, it combines the elements of contemporary favorites with vintage charm. With its…
Hadassah
Hebrew
"myrtle tree"
This Hebrew name of Queen Esther is well used in Israel (especially for girls born around the holiday of Purim), and in the US is the name of a Zionist women's philanthropic organization. Formerly…
Jolene
Invented name
While for some, it may feel stuck in the shadow of the Dolly Parton song, Jolene re-entered the charts in 2010 and has seen increased use in recent years, ranking in the US Top 700 in the latest…
Theodora
Femeninization of Theodore, Greek
"gift of God"
Theodora is one of the most revival-worthy of the charmingly old-fashioned Victorian valentine names, softly evocative but still substantial, as is the reversed-syllable Dorothea. The name Theodora…
Belen
Spanish place name and form of Bethlehem, Hebrew, Turkish
"house of bread; mountainside"
A fast rising choice in the US, Belen is a name with two possible origins. On one hand, it could be a variation — or an anglicization — of Belén, the Spanish form of Bethlehem. This would make it a…
Cordelia
Latin; Celtic
"heart; daughter of the sea"
Cordelia is exactly the kind of old-fashioned, grown-up name for girls that many parents are seeking for their daughters today. The name of King Lear's one sympathetic daughter, Cordelia has both…
Adela
German
"noble"
A vibrant variation of Adele, with a bit of extra flair from that "-a" ending. It could join the army of popular A girls' names, especially with its tie to the success of singer Adele. Adela, which…
Alula
Arabic
"first leap"
Alula, the palindromic name of the first double star to be identified as physically related to its twin, would make the perfect name for a first-born twin. Ideas (we're only half joking) for the…
Dahlina
Dahlina is a feminine name that evokes natural beauty, likely derived from "dahlia," the lovely flower named after 18th-century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. The addition of the suffix "-ina" creates…
Dailani
Dailani is a feminine name with multicultural roots, possibly deriving from Persian, Arabic, or Pacific Islander origins. Though relatively uncommon globally, the name has been gaining modest…
Daleesha
Daleesha is a feminine name that appears to have emerged in American naming patterns during the 1970s and 1980s. The name may be a creative variation that combines elements of names like Delia or…
Dalenna
Dalenna is a modern feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Darlene or a creative combination of the popular prefix 'Da-' with feminine endings. It carries a melodic quality with…
Dalila
Arabic
"guide"
Names that sound and/or are spelled like Dalila exist in several languages, from the Swahili Dalili to the Arabic Dalil to the Hebrew Delilah. A beautiful cross-cultural choice.
Dalili
Swahili
"a sign from the gods"
Lovely, melodic Dalila/Delilah cousin.
Delaina
Delaina is a feminine name with possible roots as a variant of Delana or an elaboration of Delaine. The name likely derives from elements meaning 'from Alaine' or may be connected to the French 'de…
Delia
Greek
"born on the island of Delos"
Delia is a somewhat neglected southern charmer that stands on its own but also might be short for Adelia or Cordelia. Delia's name is based on that of the Greek island of Delos, which in Greek myth…
Delianna
Delilia
Delilia is a feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Delilah, the biblical figure known for her beauty and betrayal of Samson. While Delilah has experienced significant…
Delinda
Delinda is a feminine name with Latin origins, possibly derived from 'linda' meaning 'beautiful' with the prefix 'de' adding emphasis. The name has been in sporadic use in the United States since the…