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Variation of Keturah, Hebrew
"incense"
This streamlined spelling of the fragrant Biblical name Keturah is the French, German, Polish, Finnish and Dutch form. Borne by Abraham's wife, after Sarah dies, this variation is notably used in…
French place-name; also color name
It's a place. It's a wine. It's a color. -- no wonder trend-heavy Burgundy's been discovered as a name.
Irish surname
"warrior-lord"
Irish surname names are hugely popular for girls in the US these days, with Riley and Kennedy ranking high on the official popularity lists. Connery is uncommon, but certainly attractive and usable.
Scottish surname
"wood man"
Faraday is a whimsical Scottish surname that works equally well as a first name for girls or boys.
Word name or Latin
"purification feast"
If January, April and August are useable and fashionable, why not February? February as a word derives from the Latin februa , which was the name of a purification feast coming at the end of winter,…
Igbo
"glorify God"
A common unisex name in Nigeria. Kerry Washington used it as the middle name for her son Caleb.
Kelula is a rare and exotic feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be derived from various cultural sources, possibly having Hawaiian or African roots where melodic names with alternating…
Cornish
"holly"
Related to the Welsh name Celyn (and ultimately a distant cousin of the English word Holly), this makes a rare and modern-sounding nature name. Outside of Cornwall, it may be a struggle keeping the…
Kendera is a modern feminine name that appears to blend elements of popular names like Kendra and Kendall with a melodious ending. This inventive name emerged likely in the late 20th century, riding…
Kendria is a feminine name likely developed as a variation of Kendra, which itself originated as a feminine form of Kenneth. Kenneth comes from Scottish and Irish Gaelic origins meaning 'handsome' or…
"love"
Kerensa, forever romantic, is a rare Cornish name spelled with an ' s ' or ' z ', the most modern of the Karen family. Kerensa (or Kerenza) has ties to the Welsh Cerys. Kerensa is a name favored by…
Kerenza is a feminine name of Cornish origin meaning 'love' or 'charity.' This beautiful yet uncommon name comes from Cornwall in southwestern England, reflecting the distinct Celtic heritage of the…
"cherry"
A subtle Cornish fruit name meaning "cherry." Keresen has only been in use as a name in recent years, following the Cornish trend of adopting names from the dictionary. Unrelated to Kerensa (another…
English
"king's town"
The capital of Jamaica is also a popular name for American baby boys, but child actress Kingston Foster is a notable female bearer.
Spelling variation of Laramie
Laramie is a Western place-name with French origins that is growing in use for both genders-- it's currently two to one in favor of the female side-- the Laramy spelling is rarely used. There were…
Literary name; Swedish
Swedish author Astrid Lindgren used this nickname for the eponymous character in her children's novel Madicken . In the book, it's a nickname for Margareta, but Lindgren took the idea from her…
Irish
"little dog"
An unusual, energetic surname choice that would make a good Madison alternative. Madigan was a typical police detective series of the 1970s, starring Richard Widmark.
French, musical term
Could be seen as extravagantly ecstatic for a baby name, though feel free to rhapsodize about your little girl, whatever her name.
Sabiny is an uncommon feminine name with possible connections to several origins. It likely relates to the ancient Sabine people of Italy, known from Roman history, particularly the famous legend of…
