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German surname
"pilgrim; fame"
Romer might be considered a streamlined spelling of the German surname Rohmer, whose root means fame or renown, or a name that was given to those who made pilgrimages to Rome, which is related to…
Fyfer is an uncommon name with Scottish origins, likely derived from an occupational surname referring to someone who played the fife (a small flute-like instrument). The spelling variation with 'y'…
Place name
A pretty private park in Manhattan, doesn't quite make it as a baby name.
Sanskrit
"red"
The color red plays a prominent role in Hindu mythology, referring to the rising sun or the reddish horses of the "son of fire." Pronounced ahr-OO-shah, it has a stylish Russian flair. Hindi version…
Estonian
A variant of Estonian Riivo, of uncertain meaning, that fits right in with cool water names like River and Rio.
Latin
"to choose"
Eligius comes from the same root as the word eligible. St. Eligius was a 7th century bishop in France and is the patron of goldsmiths and metalworkers.
Polish, diminutive of Aleksandra
Sounds a bit pharmaceutical.
Spanish and Italian, feminine variation of Orlando
Orlanda is an intriguing feminization of Orlando, almost unknown in this country.
"dove"
Columba is an early saint's name that rhumbas to a modern beat. While the original St. Columba is male, the name sounds more appropriate for a girl in the modern world. Leave variations Colm and…
Hebrew
"from the land of Abraham"
Perhaps to honor an ancestral Abraham, but presents a confusing image.
Agnessa is a feminine name with Slavic and Greek roots, serving as a variant of Agnes. The original name Agnes derives from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' Agnessa emerged as a…
Short form of ZULMA, Arabic
"healthy, vigorous"
Zuly is the spunky short form of Zulma, and is commonly used on its own, often in the Latino community.
Abrietta is a feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive form of Abra or Abria, names with Hebrew origins meaning "mother of many." It may also be related to the Italian name Gabrietta, a…
Elisveta appears to be a variant or alternate transliteration of Elizaveta, the Russian form of Elizabeth. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is…
English
"carefree person"
Corliss, eccentric yet well-established, has an independent and artistic air.
Welsh
"silver, white, fair, blessed"
Rarely heard outside of Wales, Arianwen combines the pretty Welsh element gwen with the silvery arian , giving it a metallic and shining meaning. The name is sometimes listed as one of the daughters…
Breton form of Elinor or Helen
"light"
One way to spin grandma Helen or Ellen's name off the beaten track. The legendary Azenor was a tragic 6th century Breton princess who was mother to a saint. This personage also may be known as Senara.
Spanish from Persian
"sun-bright, glowing"
Would undoubtedly be confused with the geographical Syria.
Italian, from Latin
"sacred"
Rarely heard outside Italy, could make an interesting import.
Variation of Surya, Hindi
"sun god"
The graceful Indian Suria or Surya may remind Americans more of little Miss Suri Cruise than of the pantheon of Hindi gods and goddesses.
