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Christabel
Latin and French
"fair Christian"
Though Isabel is a smash hit, Christabel still hasn't been fully embraced. It was originally popularized in England via the Coleridge poem Christabel ("whom her father loves so well") and was given…
Benigno
Latin
"kind, wellborn"
From the root that gives us "benign," Benigno is not as accessible in English-speaking cultures as such names as Bruno and Benicio. Filipino Senator Benigno Aquino, Jr., went by his nickname Ninoy.
Afric
Afric is a feminine name with Irish Gaelic origins, derived from "Africa" but with distinct Celtic roots. In Irish tradition, it refers to Saint Africa (or Afra), a Christian martyr. The name has…
Orrin
Variation of Odhrán, Irish
"little pale green one"
With a cool color meaning and a woodsy, earthy feel, this anglicized spelling of the Irish name Odhrán could rise in popularity thanks to Olympic rugby player, Orrin Bizer. The name did rank in the…
Chevonne
Chevonne is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variant of the Irish name Siobhan (pronounced 'shi-VAWN'), which derives from the Anglo-Norman French name Jehanne, ultimately from Hebrew…
Ewan
Scottish form of Gaelic Eoghan
"born of the yew tree"
This appealing name has a good chance of catching on due to the popularity of Ewan McGregor, and the trend towards Gaelic names in general. Pronunciation is YOO-un. Ewan has a complex family tree,…