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  1. Armand

    • Origin:

      French variation of Herman, German

    • Meaning:

      "soldier"

    • Description:

      Since the first production of Camille this has been considered one of the world's most romantic names, though it's one of those French names for boys rarely heard in this country.
  2. Leontine

    • Origin:

      French female form of Leontios, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "lion"

    • Description:

      Leontine is the French form of a name that's more familiar by its spelling variation Leontyne, the name made famous by opera diva Price. An obscure choice, Leontine nevertheless feels right for our lion-name-crazed moment.
  3. Walden

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "valley of the Welsh"

    • Description:

      Walden is a recent entrant to the en-ending boys' names trend, a name that summons up placid images of Thoreau's two-year stay contemplating nature near Walden Pond.
  4. Honoria

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "woman of honor"

    • Description:

      This is an eighteenth century elaboration of Honor found in Charles Dickens (Bleak House) but rarely heard here and now.
  5. Amarantha

    • Origin:

      Flower name; Greek

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  6. Ludovic

    • Origin:

      English and Scottish variation of Ludwig

    • Meaning:

      "famous warrior"

    • Description:

      Euro-cool. Heard more in Scotland than in England or the US, Ludovic Lesly is a character in the Sir Walter Scott novel Quentin Durward and Sir Ludovic Kennedy was a noted Scottish broadcaster and writer. Cute nickname: Ludo.
  7. Caledon

    • Origin:

      Irish place-name from Caledonia

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  8. Caradoc

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  9. Shoshana

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  10. Amadeo

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  11. Antonina

    • Origin:

      Slavic, Italian and Nordic from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  12. Absalom

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "father of peace"

    • Description:

      Absalom, because of its biblical and literary associations, just might appeal to the daring namegiver.
  13. Abelard

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  14. Behati

    • Origin:

      Afrikaans version of Beatrice

    • Meaning:

      "blessed; she who brings happiness"

    • Description:

      Namibian supermodel Behati Prinsloo, who has walked the runway for every designer from Prada to Versace to Vera Wang, has introduced us to this Afrikaans version of Beate or Beatrice, a rhythmic twist on an international favorite.
  15. Fabienne

    • Origin:

      French variation of Fabia

    • Meaning:

      "bean grower"

    • Description:

      Instead of the usual French suspects -- Danielle, Isabelle, Gabrielle -- why not consider Fabienne, which is less common and just as pretty.
  16. Ekaterina

    • Origin:

      Russian; Macedonian; Bulgarian, variation of Catherine

    • Meaning:

      "pure"

    • Description:

      This international variation was publicized by Olympic skater Ekaterina Gordeeva.
  17. 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.

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