The Hoarder's List of Names

Julissa

Spanish variation of Julia

"youthful or sky father"

Julissa is a Spanish version of Julia used mostly in Latin America. It peaked in the 1990s and early 2000s and now hovers near the bottom of the Top 1000.

Joni

English

"God is gracious"

Iconic folk singer Joni Mitchell lends this vintage nickname a cool, bohemian feel, while the streamlined spelling feels more contemporary and confident than the sweeter, cosier Joanie. While it may…

Eydie

Eydie is a feminine name that emerged primarily as a distinctive spelling variation of Edie, itself a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Ed-' such as Edith or Edwina. This particular spelling…

Severine

French, feminine variation of Severus; Latin

"stern"

This long-popular name in France sounds fresh, elegant and unusual here. Severine is the name of the most recent gorgeous James Bond Girl in the film Skyfall . Students of film history will associate…

Olivianne

Olivianne is a modern feminine name that blends elements of the popular names Olivia and Anne. With Latin roots, it connects to "olive" symbolizing peace and fruitfulness. This elegant combination…

Exie

Exie is a vintage feminine name that enjoyed modest popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Often used as a nickname for names beginning with 'Ex-' or as a…

Reinette

French

"little queen"

Reinette was the childhood nickname of Madame La Pompadour, perhaps a cute short form for Regina or Reina but hardly worthy of the full name on the birth certificate today.

Isabeau

French variation of Isabel

"pledged to God"

With Isabel getting so popular, parents are searching for new varieties of the name, and Isabeau is one that makes a lovely French twist. Isabeau of Bavaria was the wife of King Charles VI of…

Adelie

Adelie comes from French origins and is often associated with nobility, deriving from the Germanic name Adelaide, meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' The name gained recognition from the Adelie penguin,…

Nadyne

Nadyne is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Nadine, which derives from the French diminutive of Nadia or Nadežda. These names ultimately trace back to the Slavic word 'nadezhda,'…

Nerissa

Greek

"from the sea"

An offbeat possible replacement for the overused Melissa and Marisa, Nerissa was used by Shakespeare for Portia's witty confidante in The Merchant of Venice . Queen Elizabeth has a cousin named…

Embeth

English combination of Emma + Beth

"universal + pledged to God"

South African-raised actress Embeth Davidtz added this unique smooth name to the mix. Perfect if you can't decide between Emma and Elizabeth and more unusual than Annabeth.

Kateri

Mohawk variation of Katherine

"pure"

St. Kateri Teckakwitha is the first Native American saint, canonized in 2012. St. Kateri was the daughter of a Mohawk warrior, born in 1656 in upstate New York. She converted to Christianity at age…

Kallan

Scandinavian

"stream, river"

Name with genuine roots that nevertheless feels synthetic.

Saphyra

Saphyra is an exotic feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Sapphira or Sappheire, drawing from the deep blue gemstone sapphire. With Greek origins, the related biblical name Sapphira…

Sephora

French variation of Tziporah, Hebrew

"bird"

This lovely name is a softened French version of Tziporah, the biblical wife of Moses. Unfortunately, in the US, it's become attached to the cosmetics franchise. The brand Sephora claims to have…

Ebonie

Ebonie is a variant spelling of Ebony, derived from the English word for the black hardwood from tropical trees. The name Ebony entered usage as a feminine given name in the United States during the…

Kianna

Spelling variation of Kiana, American invented name

While Kianna and Kiana are credited with a range of origins and meanings online, it is an American invented name taken from Quiana, a polyester fabric that gained some following as a baby name in the…