Sophisticated girls
- Charmaine
Origin:
French from GreekMeaning:
"charm or delight"Description:
Charmaine is an ancient name connected to Charmion, the name of one of Cleopatra's servants, and Charmian, a Shakespearean name. Its meaning is related to the word charm, though some sources tie it to the Charles family, which means "free man".
- Milla
Origin:
Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, HungarianMeaning:
"young ceremonial attendant, gracious people"Description:
Milla originated as a diminutive of names like Camilla and Ludmilla, but has since become well established as a name in its own right in several European countries. Milla Jovovich is a Ukrainian-born actress and supermodel, while Milla is also used for a character in the novel and musical adaptation, Wicked.
- Bertie
Origin:
Diminutive of Albertine or Alberta, English or GermanicMeaning:
"noble, bright"Description:
So uncool it's cool! Bertie makes for a boyish nickname for Alberta, Roberta, Bertille, Albertine... or just use it on its own, à la Billie or Frankie. Old school unisex nickname names are back in and Bertie has an undeniable vintage charm; particularly given soundalike Birdie rising in the ranks.
- Margery
Origin:
Medieval variation of Margaret, GreekMeaning:
"pearl"Description:
An old royal name in England and Scotland that's also spelled Marjorie. Popular in the Middle Ages and Tudor period, it was revived at the end of the 19th century, peaked in 1921 and dropped off the list in 1958, enough time to be reconsidered as a Margaret alternative. The name Margery Daw is familiar via the seesaw nursery rhyme and Margery Williams wrote the children's classic The Velveteen Rabbit..
- Iola
Origin:
Greek or WelshMeaning:
"violet; beautiful lady"Description:
Isla is hot, Iona is cool – maybe it's time Iola got a second look? Last heard from on Carol Burnett's Mama's Family show, Iola feels like just the sort of uncommon, vowel-rich, vintage name that should be ripe for rediscovery.
- Martine
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"warlike"Description:
Sleek and sophisticated.
- Elba
Origin:
Place-nameDescription:
The site of Napoleon's exile became the great-great-aunt in the purple hat.
- Radmila
Origin:
SlavicMeaning:
"industrious for the people"Description:
Like cousin Ludmila, a Russian name rarely heard in this country.
- Sofi
Origin:
Armenian variation of Sophie, French from GreekMeaning:
"wisdom"Description:
About as pared-down as Sophia can be.
- Catrina
Description:
Catrina is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin roots. It's a variation of Katherine, which derives from the Greek name 'Aikaterine,' meaning 'pure.' Catrina has special cultural significance in Mexico, where 'La Catrina' is a iconic skeletal figure associated with the Day of the Dead celebrations, representing the elegance and attitude toward death in Mexican culture. The name gained some recognition in the United States during the late 20th century but remains relatively uncommon. Catrina carries an exotic, spirited quality while maintaining its classical roots, appealing to parents seeking a name with cultural depth and a melodic sound.
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