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Note-worthy from the Call Center

iwillpraise
By iwillpraise
Updated Thu Nov 17 2022
Sometimes working in customer service is a name-lovers heaven! I hear quite a few names (or places that could be names) that probably aren't my style, but definitely peak my interest nonetheless. The list may be short now, but I will continue to add to it. Whether it's a combo or just unfamilar, here are those worth noting:
  1. Adella

    • Origin:

      Variation of Adele or Adeline

    • Description:

      Now that all names Adel- are the height of fashion, Adella is an unusual name that nevertheless sounds very trendy. Adella is one of Ariel's sisters in The Little Mermaid.
  2. Almeda

    • Description:

      Almeda is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'almus' meaning 'nourishing' or 'kind.' It may also be connected to the Spanish term 'alameda,' referring to a tree-lined avenue or a poplar grove. The name was moderately popular in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has since become quite rare. Almeda carries connotations of nurturing and natural beauty, evoking images of serene pathways bordered by stately trees. While uncommon today, it represents a classic naming style with a melodic quality that could appeal to parents seeking a vintage name with subtle elegance.

  3. Arlana

    • Description:

      Arlana is a melodious feminine name that likely developed as an elaboration of names like Arla or Arlene, or possibly as a variant of Alana with an added 'r' sound. With its flowing three-syllable structure and harmonious combination of sounds, the name creates an impression of grace and femininity. While not ranking among common names in most countries, Arlana has maintained consistent if sparse usage throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking regions. The name's construction feels familiar while remaining distinctive, offering the appeal of uniqueness without complexity. Arlana's soft consonants and open vowel sounds create a musical quality when spoken. The name's relative rarity makes it an attractive option for parents seeking a feminine name that's recognizable in form but uncommon in everyday use.
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    • Buffy Allison
      • Calixa
        • Chenille
          • Clodine
            • Corlen (a street)
              • Curtis Brent
                • Cyrena
                  • Damari
                    • Ebony

                      • Origin:

                        English

                      • Description:

                        An attractive and now underused nature name belonging to a tree whose wood is prized for its dark color and dense texture, which shines when polished. Ebony joined the most popular girl names list in the US in the early 1970s, peaked in 1982 at #132, and dropped back below the Top 1000 in 2006.
                    • Embree (surname)
                      • Eney
                        • Fletcher

                          • Origin:

                            English occupational name

                          • Meaning:

                            "arrow-maker"

                          • Description:

                            Fletcher is a common surname with a touch of quirkiness; it definitely fits into the So Far Out It's In category--and moving further in all the time along with other occupational names from Parker to Forester.
                        • Faviana
                          • Geronnia (F)
                            • Indra

                              • Origin:

                                Sanskrit

                              • Meaning:

                                "possessing drops of rain"

                              • Description:

                                In the ancient Hindu religion, Indra is the warrior god of sky and rain, though in modern America, this might make a better girls' than boys' name. You can spell it Indre, like the French river, if you prefer.
                            • Ike Glenn