LesMisAlways's list "LOVE LOVE LOVE <3" of 4 great name ideas: Eponine - Bronte!

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Eponine is attracting new notice via the movie of Les Miserables, based on the book by Victor Hugo.  Eponine is the spoiled daughter of Cosette's foster parents whose name, according to the story, was lifted by her mother from a romance novel.  As in a romance, Eponine redeems herself by becoming a martyr to love.

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Mayanita is a charming feminine name with Hispanic roots, formed as a diminutive of Maya. The suffix '-ita' adds a sense of endearment and affection in Spanish naming traditions, essentially meaning 'little Maya.' This melodic name carries cultural connections to both ancient Mesoamerican civilization and Sanskrit origins where Maya means 'illusion' or 'magic.' Mayanita remains quite rare in English-speaking countries, making it a distinctive choice. The name has a rhythmic, flowing quality with its alternating consonants and vowels. Parents might choose this name to honor Hispanic heritage or to celebrate connections to Latin American culture while providing their daughter with a name that balances uniqueness with an intuitive pronunciation.

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This lovely surname of the three novel-writing sisters, now used as a baby name, makes a fitting tribute for lovers of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. While the original name took an umlaut over the e, modern English speakers may find that more trouble than it's worth (though big fans of the Brontës may well disagree).
 Trivia note: The Anglo-Irish clergyman who was the father of Charlotte, Emily and Anne changed his name from the original Brunty. According to scholars, the family pronounced the name bron-tee, though today, you're likely to hear this pronunciation used interchangeably with bron-tay. 
 
In Australia, the name is more likely to take inspiration from Bronte Beach in Sydney. It was named after Lord Nelson, the 1st Duke of Bronté. He got his title from a town in Sicily, itself named after a mythological Cyclops.
 Many people first noticed the name in the film Green Card, as the name of the Andie MacDowell character.
 
Familiarly used in the 90s and early 2000s in the UK, Bronte fell out of style in the 2010s, but more recently, it has been coming back in a big way. In the latest stats, it ranked just outside the Top 500 in England and Wales, while in the US, it was given to just 14 girls.