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"rainbow"
Colorful, yes, but also probably among the hippiest of hippie names. Holly Madison recently chose it for her little girl.
Ellyson is a contemporary feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Allison/Alison or as a feminine form of Ellis. The spelling with 'Elly' at the beginning connects it visually to names…
Grayce is an elegant variation of Grace, a feminine name with Latin origins derived from 'gratia,' meaning 'favor' or 'thanks.' This alternative spelling maintains the traditional pronunciation while…
English word name
"a fabric characterized by a short soft dense warp pile"
Velvet is a name that couldn't possibly be softer or more luxuriant. Many people have fond memories of it via the character of Velvet Brown, played by the young Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet ,…
Allisyn is a feminine name that represents a modern, creative spelling variation of Alison or Allison. These names ultimately derive from the medieval French diminutive of Alice (Alis), which comes…
Hartleigh is a feminine name of English origin, combining 'hart' (meaning 'stag' or sometimes 'heart') with the suffix 'leigh' (meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'). This nature-inspired name has a…
"flower"
Florence, Flora, and a whole plethora of botanical names are in style at the moment, but simple Flower remains rare. Perhaps it's the association with the little skunk in Bambi, or because it rhymes…
"queen"
Wisecracking waitress name stuck in the luncheonette. Started as nickname for girls named Regina -- queen in Latin -- now mostly a canine choice.
Compound name, Laura and Lee
"bay laurel and meadow"
Lauralee might be an Anglicization of Lorelei or a compound of Laura and Lee, which makes it a botanical choice.
Christabelle is a feminine name with French and English origins, an elaborated form of Christina or Christabel. The name combines elements of 'Christ' and 'belle' (meaning 'beautiful' in French),…
Evangelynn is a modern feminine name combining 'Evangel' (from Greek 'euangelion' meaning 'good news' or 'gospel') with the popular suffix '-lynn,' creating a name with religious undertones and…
Malloree is a variant spelling of Mallory, a name with Norman French origins derived from the Old French 'maloret,' meaning 'unfortunate' or 'unlucky.' Despite its somewhat inauspicious meaning, the…
Carabel is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a combination of 'Cara' (beloved in Italian or Latin) and 'bel' (beautiful), creating a name that essentially means…
Color name
The singer known as Pink (born Alecia) brought this hue onto the name-possibility palette, especially as a middle choice. Could Pink be the next Blue?
Payge is a contemporary feminine spelling variation of the more traditional 'Page' or 'Paige.' The name originally comes from an occupational surname referring to a young servant or attendant,…
Yzabel is an uncommon variant spelling of Isabel or Isabelle, names that ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is my oath." This unique spelling incorporates a 'Y' and 'z' for…
Fruit name
Another entry in the fruit name category, this one borne by writer Strawberry Saroyan, granddaughter of William, so named by her hippie parents. While fruit names may become more familiar, they'll…
Flower name from English
"blue bell"
Bluebell is one flower name that is used very quietly. Geri "Ginger Spice" Halliwell joined her former Spice Sisters in creative baby-naming with this adventurous — some might say outlandish —…
Flower name, from Greek
"asphodel"
Yes, though it seems so extreme, girls were actually sometimes given this name a century ago; now it is so uncommon it would make a strong springtime statement. Biggest obstacle: the nickname Daffy.…
Word name, English from Greek
"cinnamon"
A sweet and rare spice name, which made its first and only appearance on the US baby name charts in 1969 — the year Neil Young's song "Cinnamon Girl" was released.
