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Sinclaire is an elegant feminine name with French and Scottish origins. It derives from the French 'Saint Clair,' meaning 'holy light' or 'famous,' and was originally a surname for someone living…
Traven is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the surname Traven, which has roots in Old English meaning "strong as iron," or could be connected to the Irish…
Roman
"rival"
Aemilia is the Ancient Roman spelling of the popular Emilia and family. With Emilia and Amelia so popular, this version, while authentic and attractive, will only create confusion without adding real…
Latin, thin"
The name of a woman who played a dramatic role in ancient Roman legend, it seems quite slight for modern use. Variation: ARIA
Scottish place name
"ridged island"
Arran Island (not to be confused with the Aran Islands in Ireland) is a large island in Scotland's Firth (or bay) of Clyde. An attractive name, long popular in Scotland, but may be confused with the…
Irish
"love, friendship"
Connelly is a rollicking and rare example of the popular surname genre that may work even better for girls. A huge update on Colleen.
Dessie is a charming feminine name with multiple origins. Primarily considered a diminutive of Desdemona (from Greek, meaning 'ill-fated'), it's also used as a nickname for names like Desirée (French…
Greek
"from Doris"
A male name occasionally borrowed by the girls, as in Dorian Cramer, a long-running female character on the soap One Life to Live and famous midcentury model Dorian Leigh.
Greek variation of Alexis
Rather than confusing things with Elexis, we'd stick with the original Alexis version.
Hungarian; Bulgarian, from Hebrew
"pledged to God"
A variant of Elizabeth that is very popular in Hungary, that would translate well as a small quirky twist on the familiar classic.
Emmalene is a delicate feminine name that combines the classic Emma with the traditional suffix -lene. Emma derives from Germanic origins meaning 'universal' or 'whole,' while the -lene ending adds a…
Eren is a feminine name with multicultural origins, though it can also be used for boys in some cultures. In Turkish, Eren means 'saint' or 'holy person,' while it may also derive from Celtic…
Ezria is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly blending elements of names like Ezra and Aria. With its melodic quality and distinctive sound pattern, Ezria has…
French
"from Brittany"
Breton is the term for the people and language of Brittany, a region of northern France with a distinct culture. Breton also might be thought of as a trendy modern invention, taking the midcentury…
Modern invented name
If you're tired of Kevin and Devin, you might consider the newly coined Brevin.
Variation of Genevieve or Geneva, French
"tribe woman or juniper"
The rare name Genoveva might be thought of as a variation of the French names Genevieve or Geneva, which have different roots and meanings. An unusual, pretty choice.
Italian form of Caesar, Latin, "hairy; to cut"
"hairy; to cut"
The handsome Italian variant of Caesar, a name synonymous with Julius, leadership, emperors, and salad, Cesare offers a form with plenty of flair. A rising choice in Italy where it recently made the…
Hebrew
"autumn rain"
Unique possibility for a girl born between September and November.
Bird name
There is a whole new species of bird names open to the baby namer, from the light and feminine Lark to the sleek and powerful Falcon.
Letta is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names ending in '-letta' such as Violetta or Carletta, or it may derive from the Greek 'Alethea' meaning 'truth.' In some…
