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MerpCat
By MerpCat
Updated Sat Jan 07 2023
  1. Dinah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God will judge"

    • Description:

      As the song says, "Dinah, is there anyone finer?" Dinah is a charming, underused Old Testament name with a rich literary and musical resume.
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    • Hazel

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "the hazelnut tree"

      • Description:

        Hazel has a pleasantly hazy, brownish-green-eyed, old-fashioned image that more and more parents are choosing to share. Former Old Lady name Hazel reentered the popularity lists in 1998 and now is near the top of the charts.
    • Imogen

      • Origin:

        Celtic

      • Meaning:

        "maiden"

      • Description:

        Imogen has long been fashionable in England and is gaining favor in the US among stylish parents. Pronounced the British way — the initial i is short as in Kim, as is the final E as in Ken — Imogen is as pretty and classy as it is distinctive.
    • Irena

      • Origin:

        Czech; Latvian; Polish; Bulgarian; Lithuanian, from Greek

      • Meaning:

        "peace"

      • Description:

        This form of Irene feels fresher and gives the classic name a chic, international flair. It's most commonly used in Eastern Europe.
    • Letha

      • Origin:

        Greek

      • Meaning:

        "forgetfulness"

      • Description:

        Letha is taken from Lethe, the mythological River of Oblivion. Letha now sounds as if it's missing a first syllable.
    • Lilith

      • Origin:

        Assyrian, Sumerian

      • Meaning:

        "ghost, night monster"

      • Description:

        Lilith is derived from the Akkadian word lilitu meaning "of the night." In Jewish folklore she is portrayed as Adam's rejected first wife, who was turned into a night demon for refusing to obey him. Lilith is unrelated to most other Lil- names, with the exception of Lilita, which is the Latvian variation.
    • Lilium

      • Origin:

        Flower name, Latin

      • Meaning:

        "lily"

      • Description:

        Lilium is the genus of the lily family of plants and sounds a bit botanically formal for a first name. Try Lillia or Lilias.
    • Magi

      • Origin:

        Cherokee

      • Meaning:

        "who is like God"

      • Description:

        Magi, as in the Three Wise Men who visited the baby Jesus, is a new word name appropriate for Christmas babies. It might also be a way to spell Maggie, but you can see the problems that's going to cause.
    • Marceline

      • Origin:

        Feminization of Marcel, French

      • Meaning:

        "little warrior"

      • Description:

        Balancing femininity, vintage charm, and fantasy nerdiness, Marceline is one to watch. Marceline the Vampire Queen from the 2010-2018 animated TV series Adventure Time brought her elaborate French name back into public consciousness. It re-entered the Top 1000 in 2020, after an 86 year hiatus, and rose into the 700s in 2021. Nicknames Marcie and Marcy are rising in popularity as well. Marceline may appeal to parents who like frilly, traditional, and sophisticated names such as Josephine and Genevieve.
    • Margot

      • Origin:

        French, diminutive of Margaret

      • Meaning:

        "pearl"

      • Description:

        Margot is suddenly a star again. After a nearly-half century absence, it hopped back on the Top 1000 list in 2013 and is on the rise. The Margot spelling is now given to three times as many baby girls as the Margo one.
    • Marketa

      • Description:

        Marketa is a feminine name of Czech origin, serving as the Czech form of Margaret. The name derives ultimately from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' Marketa has been used in the Czech Republic for centuries and carries cultural significance in Czech naming traditions. The name became internationally recognized through notable bearers like Czech filmmaker Marketa Lazarová and tennis player Marketa Vondroušová. While mainly found in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, the name occasionally appears in other parts of Central Europe. Marketa offers an accessible yet distinctive alternative to the more common Margaret or Marguerite, while maintaining its connection to the widespread family of Margaret-derived names. The pronunciation is mahr-KEH-tah, with emphasis on the middle syllable.

    • Marni

      • Description:

        Marni is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. Some consider it a diminutive of Marina or Marna, derived from Latin meaning "of the sea," while others trace it to Hebrew origins as a variant of Marnie, meaning "rejoice" or to Scandinavian roots where it relates to the word for "marine." With its crisp sound and modern feel, Marni gained moderate recognition in the 1960s and experienced small peaks of usage in the 1970s and early 2000s. The fashion house Marni, founded in 1994, has given the name additional stylish associations. Marni appeals to parents seeking a short, distinctive name that sounds contemporary while avoiding trendiness. Its simple elegance and international usability make it a subtly sophisticated choice.

    • Moira

      • Origin:

        Irish, variation of Mary

      • Meaning:

        "bitter; beloved; drop of the sea"

      • Description:

        Well-established Irish and Scottish name that has never really caught on across the pond. Remembered by an older generation as the beautiful red-haired ballerina in the film The Red Shoes, Moira Shearer.
    • Onie

      • Description:

        Onie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It likely developed as a diminutive of names like Leonie, Antonia, or Iona, though it can stand independently. The name has a sweet, vintage quality typical of early 20th century nickname-names. Onie appeared occasionally in American records during the early 1900s but never achieved widespread popularity. The name's short, melodic sound gives it a gentle charm, while its simplicity makes it accessible across cultures. Onie offers a distinctive alternative to more common vintage revivals like Annie or Maisie. Its rarity makes it especially appealing to parents seeking a name with historical precedent that few other children will share.

    • Patience

      • Origin:

        Latin virtue name

      • Meaning:

        "ability to accept or tolerate inconveniences, and suffering without anxiety or anger"

      • Description:

        Patience is a passive virtue turned engaging name, fresher than Hope, Faith, or even Charity. Its resemblance to the trendy Payton may be one reason that it returned to the US charts back in the 90's and 2000s, having been absent for a century.
    • Piper

      • Origin:

        English occupational name

      • Meaning:

        "pipe or flute player"

      • Description:

        Piper is a bright, musical name that entered the list in 1999, one year after the debut of the TV series Charmed, which featured a Piper, and it's been a consistent riser since. Piper Kerman is the memoirist whose prison experiences provided the basis for the hit Netflix series Orange is the New Black.
    • Primrose

      • Origin:

        English flower name

      • Meaning:

        "first rose"

      • Description:

        A quaint and quirky flower name, until recently considered a bit too prim for most American classrooms but brought back to life in recent years by the attractive character of Primrose "Prim" Everdeen in the Hunger Games series. In the Top 300 girl names in England and Wales and on Nameberry, Primrose remains rare in the US, but is made more accessible by a raft of sweet nickname options, including Rosie and Posy.
    • Remington

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "place on a riverbank"

      • Description:

        Remington Steele was the perfect name for an upper-crust action hero on 1980s television. Now, Remington is catching fire along with a new generation of predatory baby boy names such as Hunter, Gunner, and Colt. Or you might consider it a unisex namewith a buttoned-up British feel and the friendly short form Rem or Remy.
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