Random Name Inspirations
- Caledon
Origin:
Irish place-name from CaledoniaMeaning:
"hard or rocky land"Description:
Caledon, the name of the arrogant Billy Zane character in "Titanic," is an Irish place-name related to Caledonia, the Latin word for Scotland thought to be derived from the ancient Celtic word for "hard." Cal is a wonderful nickname, and Caledon an inventive way to get there.
- Aline
Origin:
Variation of Adeline or AileenDescription:
Aline may have originated as a short form of Adeline in the Middle Ages, but it may also be a variation of the Irish Aileen or Scottish Eileen. Aline dropped off the Top 1000 in the 1950s. Fewer than 40 baby girls were named Aline in the US last year.
- Shoshana
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"lily"Description:
This is a rare and lovely form of Susannah commonly heard in Israel. Shoshana Shapiro — nicknamed Shosh — is the character played by Zosia Mamet on the hit HBO series Girls — a fact that could give the name an upward thrust.
- Jubilee
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"ram's horn"Description:
Jubilee has a joyous and jubilant aura, but it wouldn't be an easy name to carry, what with all that pressure to be a living, breathing, 24-7 party. Jubilee was the name selected by television's Duggars for their miscarried child.
- Caradoc
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"amiable, beloved"Description:
Derived from the name Caradog, the handsome ancient Celtic name was worn by one of the Knights of the Round Table, as well as a semi-legendary Welsh King. Possibly a cognate of Cedric and Carys, Caradoc is ultimately derived from the Brythonic name Caratācos meaning "loved", itself originating from the Celtic karu.
- Fabienne
Origin:
French variation of FabiaMeaning:
"bean grower"Description:
Instead of the usual French suspects -- Danielle, Isabelle, Gabrielle -- why not consider Fabienne, which is less common and just as pretty.
- Amadeo
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"lover of God"Description:
Amadeo and Amedeo are both valid Italian forms of the Roman Amadeus, most famous as the middle name of the composer Mozart as well as the title of a movie about him. Mozart's name was actually the Greek Theophilus, but he transformed it to the Latin version. Amadeo is also used in Spain, where it was the name of a 19th century king who was born in Italy.
- Ottoline
Origin:
French and English, diminutive of OttolieMeaning:
"prospers in battle"Description:
Curiously appealing, in a hoop-skirted, wasp-waisted way, Ottoline has recently entered the realm of modern possibility, especially since Sienna Miller chose it as the middle name of her daughter Marlowe.
- Antonina
Origin:
Slavic, Italian and Nordic from LatinMeaning:
"priceless"Description:
Despite the popularity of Anthony and its masculine variants, female derivatives of its source – the Roman family name Antonius, of unknown meaning – have never caught on in the same way. Sister name Antonia peaked at #336 in the US way back in 1882, while Antonina itself has never ranked higher than #865 (in 1915). It has been outside of the Top 1000 ever since.
- Gable
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"triangular feature in architecture"Description:
The iconic Gone With the Wind star Clark's surname was brought into the first-name mix when Weeds' Kevin Nealon picked it for his son. Gable makes a strong and unusual possibility, a rhyming cousin to Abel and Mabel.
- Thibault
Origin:
French from GermanMeaning:
"courageous people"Description:
Pronounced TEE-bow, this version, which is also a very common surname in France, has a lot more charm than the name it derives from — Theobald. A variant spelling is Thibaut.
- Honoria
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"woman of honor"Description:
This is an eighteenth century elaboration of Honor found in Charles Dickens (Bleak House) but rarely heard here and now.
- Novelia
Description:
Novelia is a lyrical feminine name with Latin origins, likely derived from "novus" meaning "new" or "novel." It could be considered a variation of Novella, which relates to stories or narratives, giving the name literary associations. The name evokes feelings of originality, creativity, and innovation. Novelia has never been commonly used in English-speaking countries, making it a rare choice that stands out. Its melodious sound with flowing vowels creates an elegant impression. Parents might choose this name for its uniqueness and positive connotations of freshness and imagination. The name has a romantic, somewhat poetic quality that distinguishes it from more conventional choices.
- Amarantha
Origin:
Flower name; GreekMeaning:
"unfading"Description:
Amarantha is a rare botanical name whose mythical equivalent was believed to be immortal. The Italian and Spanish form is the somewhat-more-acccessible Amaranta.
- Jarvis
Origin:
English variation of Gervase, meaning unknownDescription:
Jarvis, one of the original two-syllable nouveau boys' choices, is a saint's name with a certain retro charm and a nice quirky feel. Though Jarvis peaked in the late 1880s, he is beginning to sound fresh again.
- Abelard
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"noble, steadfast"Description:
Abelard brings to mind Peter/Pierre Abelard, the great twelfth century Breton scholastic philosopher and theologian, who was equally celebrated for his tragic love affair with Heloise--one of the world's most famous love stories.
- Ekaterina
Origin:
Russian; Macedonian; Bulgarian, variation of CatherineMeaning:
"pure"Description:
This international variation was publicized by Olympic skater Ekaterina Gordeeva.
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- minnow
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