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Chesley is an English surname that has evolved into a given name for both genders, though historically more common for males. Derived from Old English elements meaning 'camp' or 'clearing' and…
Diminutive of Clementine, French
"mild, merciful"
Clemma is a one-hit wonder, appearing on the US popularity list only once, back in the 19th century. This is one case where the diminutive is not cuter than the proper name.
Greek
"woman of Corinth"
A beautiful Greek name that kicks now-dated Corinne up a notch.
Fijian and Tongan variation of Eleanor, meaning unknown
Form of Eleanor found in the Pacific Islands, such as Fiji and Tonga. Other sources say it is used in Hawaii, but Elenoa has never been recorded as a name in the state.
Ethelyn is a vintage feminine name with Anglo-Saxon roots, derived from the Old English elements 'æðel' meaning 'noble' or 'royal' and 'lyn,' a diminutive suffix implying 'little' or 'beloved.' This…
Scottish occupational name
"piper"
Fifer is a musical name that fits in seamlessly with the likes of Harper and Piper, but is much more unusual. It's also a Scottish demonym, referring to an inhabitant of the historic Scottish county…
Laurelie is a delicate feminine name that combines elements of Laura (from Latin "laurus" meaning "laurel tree," a symbol of honor) with the melodic ending "-elie." It may be viewed as a variation of…
Scandinavia
"little mother"
Lillemor is a relatively recent coinage in Scandinavia, where it was most popular in the 1930s and '40s, especially in Sweden. As such, it is considered rather dated in Scandinavia, but it would…
Lillis is a charming feminine name with Scandinavian and English roots. It evolved as a diminutive form of Elizabeth or Lily, carrying the essence of delicacy and grace associated with the flower. In…
Combination name of Lise and Charlotte, German, Dutch, Danish, Swedish
"pledged to God + free man"
Also spelled Lieselotte, this European compound name blends popular Elizabeth and Charlotte into something with a fairy-tale-esque feel and unexpected style.
Maevi is a delicate feminine name with likely Scandinavian origins, possibly as a variant of Maeve or a form related to Nordic naming traditions. The name has an ethereal, almost mythical quality…
Dutch, from Latin
"new"
A French-like twist on Nova, Novée is mostly used in the Netherlands. With Nova soaring up the popularity charts, we could see variants like Novée gaining traction too.
