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Phylida is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Phyllis or possibly Philida. The name traces back to Greek origins, derived from 'phyllon' meaning 'leaf,' and was associated in…
Celtic, meaning unknown
This name of a saint martyred in Cornwall makes an unusual choice with traditional roots.
Meaning unknown
Polexia Aphrodesia was the futuristic sounding name of the Anna Paquin character in the movie "Almost Famous."
French variation of Fabia
"bean grower"
Instead of the usual French suspects -- Danielle, Isabelle, Gabrielle -- why not consider Fabienne, which is less common and just as pretty.
Faeleen is a lyrical feminine name with Celtic/Irish roots. It likely derives from 'fae' meaning fairy or enchanted being in Celtic folklore, with the suffix '-leen' adding a diminutive quality. This…
Fayette is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the word 'fay' meaning 'fairy' or 'faith.' It gained recognition in America through the influence of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French…
Sarice is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Sarah (Hebrew for 'princess') with a decorative ending, or related to the Latin 'sarix' meaning 'willow tree.' Some…
Greek
"thistly plant"
Poetic though thorny, Cynara is one of those names that has a genuine root but that many will assume is invented. Depending on your viewpoint, that might be the best or worst of all worlds.
Spanish, from Greek
"west wind"
Sefarina is dramatic and feminine, but Serafina is far more commonly used. Think of Sefarina as deriving from Zephyr, which can be used as a male name; the female version is Zephyrine or Zephyrina,…
Literary name
This lovely name from Spenser's The Faerie Queene is borne by a character who represents married love. A related unusual-yet-usable choice: Amabel.
Welsh
"white snow"
An unusual Gwyn name with a lovely meaning, this compound name pairs Gwyn with the name Eira, meaning "snow". A relatively modern creation, it remains very rare.
Hebrew
"the glory is gone"
Ichabod, an eccentric Old Testament name, is forever tied to the character of Ichabod Crane -- and worse, the teasing possibilities of "icky bod." Even its original meaning is a negative. Skip…
Australian Aboriginal
"a pleasant place"
Elouera has potential for people looking for unusual versions of popular "Elle" names like Ellen, Eleanor and Ella. This Aboriginal Australian place name is filled with the mellifluous sounds that…
Aboriginal Australian
"water lilies; place of the water lilies"
Araluen is a beautiful Aboriginal Australian place name, used in several sites, always connected to the dainty water lily. In terms of sound Araluen offers it all - the "Ara" beginning made popular…
Alixevette is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a creative combination of Alix (a French variant of Alice, meaning "noble" or "of noble kind") and possibly Yvette (a French name…
English combination of Elizabeth, Alexis, and Yvette
"pledged to God + defender + yew tree"
Elixyvett is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette — and a total mess. Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad?
French form of Millicent, German
"strong in work"
This old-time fairy tale name is rarely heard in the modern English-speaking world, but it's so, well, mellifluous, that it would make a lovely choice for a twenty-first century girl--a romanticized…
Welsh, river name
The striking name of a Welsh river, Eleri feels as mystical as it does modern. A recent year saw it feature in the England and Wales Top 1000, with 49 babies given the name: of them, 29 were born in…
Oliviane is a refined feminine name that appears to be an elaborate variation of Olivia, which derives from the Latin word 'oliva' meaning 'olive tree.' The addition of the elegant '-ane' suffix…
French
"moustached man"
While this name came into being as a Norman-French nickname for a man with whiskers, the name was quickly embraced as a true name by the Victorians and is likely most familiar to you as the name of…
