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Irelina
Irelina is a modern feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a creative variation of Ireland or Irene. As a possible blend of 'Ireland' with a feminine ending, it may reflect Irish heritage or…
Irida
Greek
"iris, rainbow"
Also used in Albania, Lithuania, and Lativia, this is a Greek form of Iris, a coloful and floral name, ultimately from the word Iridos .
Isle
English
"small island"
Isla is a contemporary gem, so why not Isle? As an English word name, it takes you straight to the literal definition — a small island — which could have an appealing, aspirational ring to it, for…
Islet
English
"small island"
If Isla feels too mainstream.
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Lilac
English, from Persian
"bluish or lilac"
Could Lilac be the next Lila or Lily or Violet? It certainly has a lot going for it--those lilting double 'l's, the fabulous fragrance it exudes, and the fact that it's a color name as well,…
Luma
Latin
"light"
A warm and simple alternative to Luna, derived from Latin lumen "light".
Marella
Italian variation of Marilla, Latin
"bright shining sea"
Marella is an Italian name that feels at once unique and familiar, which may either be the best or worst of both worlds, depending on your preference. Only a few dozen baby girls were named Marella…
Maven
Word name or Hebrew
"one who understands"
In English, the word 'maven' refers to an expert or connoisseur, someone who possesses deep knowledge. Comedian Tracy Morgan brought this name into the spotlight when he chose it for his daughter,…
Morella
Literary name
The eponymous character in an Edgar Allan Poe ghost story, gothic Morella was likely based on Latin mors ("death") or Greek mauros ("black"). It’s also a subtle nature name, being an alternative name…
Morven
Scottish, poetic place-name
"the big gap"
In the Ossianic poems written by James Macpherson in the 1760s, Morven is the name of the Fingal's kingdom, Fingal being the hero, likely inspired by Fionn mac Cumhaill of early Gaelic legend. It…
Nerea
Basque
"mine"
A variation of the name Nere, both choices are distinctive and accessible. In the Top 20 in Spain.
Runa
Norwegian, Danish, Swedish, Japanese
"secret lore; moon"
A strong and stylish alternative to the super-fashionable Luna, with a double background as a Scandinavian and Japanese name. It's the female form of the Nordic male name Rune, meaning "secret lore",…
Sancia
Italian, from Latin
"sacred"
Rarely heard outside Italy, could make an interesting import.
Sybilla
Greek
"seer, oracle"
Sybilla and its near-identical twin Sibylla are dainty and demure names with a powerful namesake that also happen to be extremely rare -- no baby girls were given either name in the US last year.
Spirit
English word name
" a supernatural being or essence"
Spiritual word names are becoming more and more popular – think Peace, Bodhi, Zen and Psalm – and Spirit is among the rarer options, given to a couple dozen baby girls each year in the US. It's the…
Sura
Thai, Yiddish, Romanian, Arabic "brave, princess, grey, to travel by night"
"brave, princess, grey, to travel by night"
This pretty multicultural name makes a pleasant update to Sarah.
Valkyrie
Old Norse
"chooser of the slain"
In Norse mythology, the valkyries decided the fate of men in battle and conveyed the spirits of the fallen to Valhalla, to dwell with the god Odin. Often associated with ravens, swans, and horses,…
Valora
Latin, Esperanto
"courageous; valuable"
Valora may be one of several things: a femininization of word name Valor, celebrating bravery and strength; an Esperanto name meaning "valuable"; a spin on Valerie and Valeria, via the Valorie…
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