zephyrsim's list of names

Delylah

Variation of Delilah, Hebrew or Arabic

"delicate"

Takes Delilah out of the Bible and into the 21st century.

Elthea

Elthea is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, though it may be a variant of the Greek-derived Althea, meaning "with healing power." It could also be a creative combination of the common…

Eulalie

French form of Eulalia, Greek

"sweetly speaking"

Eulalie hasn't ranked in the US Top 1000 since 1899, but its French roots might make it more appealing to modern ears than its sister Eulalia. "Eulalie" is a poem by Edgar Allan Poe, and the name…

Fiadh

Irish

"wild"

Fiadh is the fastest-rising girls name in Ireland, derived from the ancient root word for "wild". Sassy but gentle at the same time, it also entered the England and Wales Top 1000 in 2020 and has…

Fiora

Latin

"flower"

Fiora is a lost name that's now been found, a sleeker version of the antique Fiorella. There's an Italian river called the Fiora as well as a character in the video game League of Legends: Fiora is…

Leanore

Leanore is a feminine name of Greek origin, representing a variant spelling of Eleanor or Leonora. These names derive from the Greek word 'eleos' meaning compassion or light. The name carries a…

Lilibet

English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew

"pledged to God"

Lilibet is the fanciful short form of Elizabeth first noted as the childhood nickname of Britain's queen and now made contemporary as the name of the daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex — aka…

Mayve

Mayve is a distinctive feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Maeve, the legendary Irish queen's name meaning 'she who intoxicates.' The altered spelling with a 'y' and final 'e'…

Nirvana

Sanskrit

"place of great bliss"

Well, parents are naming their children Eden and Heaven...so why not?

Sunrise

English word name

For the baby born at daybreak.

Ziggy

German, diminutive of names beginning Sig/Zig

"victory"

Fitting in with Scottie, Stevie, Frankie, and Birdie, Ziggy is a nickname-y choice that feels energetic, cutesy, and cool. Borrowing star quality from Ziggy Stardust and Ziggy Marley, Ziggy is…