Celebrity-esque Girls Names

Matisse

French surname

Though it's close to the German and French form of Matthew, Mathis, this name of the great artist can work as well for girls.

East

English word name

"east"

North and West are easier on the ear, but this works fine if it has some significance for your family. Could be lengthened to Easton.

Fayette

Fayette is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the word 'fay' meaning 'fairy' or 'faith.' It gained recognition in America through the influence of the Marquis de Lafayette, a French…

Glenn

Scottish

"a narrow valley"

While actress Glenn Close didn't inspire many parents to give their daughters her name in particular, she did help launch a general trend toward boy names for girls .

Gwenneth

Gwenneth is a feminine name of Welsh origin, an elaborated form of Gwen, which means 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed' in Welsh. It shares roots with names like Guinevere and Jennifer, all stemming from…