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Suzette
French diminutive of Susannah, Hebrew
"lily"
Suzette has a kind of clunky retro charm – so kitsch it's almost cool again.
Thérèse
French variation of Theresa
Last popular in this country from the 1920s to the 1950s, it now seems more modern than the English Theresa.
Ulrich
German
"rich and noble heritage"
Ulrich has ancient roots — it was derived from the Old High German name Uodalrich (also spelled Odalric). Ulrich was a common given name in medieval Germany, when it was associated with St. Ulrich of…
Urbain
French
"city dweller"
French form of Urban or Urbanus, borne by eight popes.
Valérie
Valérie is the French form of Valerie, a feminine name derived from the Latin 'Valerius,' meaning 'to be strong' or 'health, strength.' The addition of the accent mark (é) maintains the authentic…
Vérène
Véronique
French variation of Veronica
The sleek French version of Veronica has considerable class and chic.
Yvette
French, feminine of Yves
"yew tree"
This French name has the elegance of other '-ette' names like Colette and Odette, and is a botanical name without being too obvious about it. Related to the sleek French name Yves, it was popular in…
Zacharie
Zacharie is a French variation of Zachary, which derives from the Hebrew name Zechariah, meaning 'God has remembered.' This spelling gives the traditional name a distinctive continental flair while…
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