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Welsh form of Alice, German
"noble"
Popular in Wales, familiar across the UK, and ultimately derived from the Germanic Adalheidis, this isn't a creative respelling of a classic, but the Welsh variant of it.
Hindi
"religious service"
Unlike Pamela and Melanie, Mela feels fresh and unusual.
Sanskrit
"praise, charm"
Game of Thrones author George R. R. Martin is a master namer, and this unusual choice from India is beginning to be heard in nurseries as well as on television. Sansa was perhaps slower to catch on…
Tyana is a feminine name with ancient historical connections, likely derived from the name of the ancient Anatolian city of Tyana in what is now Turkey. The name has Greek origins and carries an…
Arabic
"purity, bright whiteness"
The final a adds a lot of style.
Melony is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Melanie, which derives from the Greek 'melaina' meaning 'dark' or 'black.' This alternative spelling emerged in the mid-20th…
Roslin is a feminine name with Scottish origins, derived from the place name Roslin (or Rosslyn), a village near Edinburgh famous for its historic chapel. It can be interpreted as 'ridge of the…
Italian, Portuguese and Catalan
"ridge"
This topographical name, more suited to a girl than a boy--though it would inevitably be confused with SARAH--has some distinguished bearers: famous Spanish missionary to Mexico Father Junipero…
Greek botanical name
Long in our category of so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out category, once seen as a gum-cracking 1940's telephone operator, we think it's time to reassess Myrtle, and look at is as a nature name, a…
Czech form of Silvia
"from the woods"
Sleek and sharp Sylva is the Czech variation of Silvia. It could equally double up as a word-adjacent name in English, thanks to its similarity to the metal Silver.
Maggy is a feminine name that functions primarily as a variant spelling of Maggie, the traditional nickname for Margaret. Margaret comes from Greek origins meaning 'pearl.' This spelling variation…
Variant of Marcella
One of the many faux-Medieval names invented by George R.R. Martin for his A Song of Ice and Fire series of books, the source of HBO's Game of Thrones . Princess Myrcella Baratheon is the daughter of…
Galician diminutive of Olalla, or Russian, Ukrainian Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish
"sweetly speaking"
A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.
Myranda is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Miranda, which derives from Latin and means 'worthy of admiration' or 'wonderful.' This spelling variation emerged as parents…
Alayne is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Elaine, which derives from the Greek name Helen, meaning "bright, shining light." This elegant variation gained some recognition…
Literary creation from Game of Thrones
Alerie Hightower is the mother of Margaery Tyrell in the hit book and television series Game of Thrones . Though a minor character, we think this name has potential, fitting in with the modern trends…
Alysanne is a feminine name with medieval roots that combines elements of Alice and Anne, both classical names with royal associations. With its ethereal, lyrical quality, Alysanne gained…
Welsh
"silver + yellow; silver + shining"
This early Welsh saint's name is unusual and lovely, waiting to be discovered. Saint Arianell was a member of the Welsh royal family who was possessed by a spirit which was exorcised by Saint Dyfrig,…
