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Florian
Florian is a feminine name derived from the Latin word "floris" meaning "flower." Despite its feminine usage, Florian is traditionally more common as a masculine name, particularly in German,…
Malva
Greek
"slender, delicate"
Your zany neighbor, the one who's a potter and has five cats.
Derowen
Cornish
"oak tree"
A modern Cornish word name with a sturdy natural namesake, Derowen may appeal as an alternative to Elowen and Rowan. Derwa is a related Cornish saint's name.
Citron
French
"lemon"
A Gallic twist on a word or nature name, which has a nice lemony feel.
Roza
Russian and Polish variation of Rosa
Adds some zest to Rosa.
Caja
Danish, Cornish
"pure; daisy"
A Danish variant of Kaja (Kaya) or a Cornish word name derived from kaja "daisy".
Chava
Hebrew
"life"
The Hebrew, Biblical form of Eve. While English speakers will likely find the forms Ava or Eve easier in everyday life, Chava is a lovely variation for a family that speaks Hebrew or Yiddish - plus,…
Meri
Finnish; Maori
"sea; Mary"
Upbeat name that cheers you as soon as you hear it. One famous bearer is Maori feminist Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia. As Finnish name, it is connected to the sea.
Rosaria
Rosaria is a feminine name with Latin and Italian roots, derived from 'rosa' meaning 'rose.' It carries religious significance in Catholicism, often associated with the rosary prayer beads and…
Bellerose
French and English
"beautiful rose"
A felicitous combo of two sweet names; also a Queens, New York neighborhood.
Selphie
Video game name
Selphie Tilmitt is a character in the popular video game Final Fantasy VIII. An orphan like the other main characters, she's described as upbeat, friendly, and energetic....though she wields a mean…
Oriole
Latin
"golden"
A bird name from the same Latin root as Aurelia, Oriole is extremely rare as a name: No babies were given the name in the US in 2022. But most people are aware of the Oriole bird, which makes this…
Maira
Maira is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it relates to Mayra meaning 'exceptional woman' or 'beneficent.' In Scottish Gaelic, it derives from Màiri, a form of Mary. In…
Rosita
Spanish, diminutive of Rosa
"rose"
This spirited Spanish variation of Rosa was familiar in the mid-20th century, but is used more quietly now. Given to around 35 babies in the US each year, it could work as a fresh alternative to…
Rifka
Yiddish variation of Rivka, Hebrew
"to tie, bind"
The Yiddish form of Rivka hums along at the bottom of the baby name charts. It's been given to anywhere between 5 and 20 baby girls since the late '60s. Rivka is currently more than 30 times as…
Fio
Italian diminutive of names that start with Fio-
"flowering; little flower"
Traditionally a short form for Italian names such as Fiorella and Fiorenza, Fio could easily be put directly on the birth certificate today. The 1992 Hayao Miyazaki film Porco Rosso features a…
Chamomile
Nature name
"earth apple"
A daisy-esque flower, although chamomile is much more commonly associated with the tea that's made from it.
Turia
Latin, meaning unknown
An ancient Roman name, lost to time.
Shell
English nature name
Until now, most girls called Shell used it as a nickname for Shelley or Michelle. Today's Shell is much more likely to be a nature name, cool and beachy, fit for all genders.
Chris
English diminutive of Christina, Greek
"a Christian"
Chris is one of the longest-running and still most appealing unisex short forms, still used nearly equally for boys and girls. Though no longer fashionable, Chris still feels crisp and appropriate…