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Latin
"love"
This Latin word for love is not traditionally used as a name, but why not? It's got a pretty sound and some distinctive flair. Variants Amori or Amorie can also be thought of as different spellings…
Italian place-name
This name of an architecturally glorious Italian city makes a romantic and evocative possibility.
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…
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 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 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…
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.
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,'…
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.
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…
Parthena is a distinctive feminine name derived from Greek mythology, specifically connected to Parthenos ('virgin'), an epithet of the goddess Athena. The name directly relates to the Parthenon, the…
Feminine form of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
If you're looking for a girl's name that honors an ancestral Arthur, try Artis.
Irish
"swarthy"
Dugan is an open, friendly, and cheery Irish surname that would be suited to a dark-haired boy.
Welsh
"silver, bright, brilliant, snow"
A modern, unisex Welsh name with a shiny feel, Eirian can mean "silver" (from Welsh arian ) or "snow, brilliant, bright" (from eira ). It may appeal to those who like rising star Eira, but want…
Romarius is a masculine name with Latin origins, likely developed as an elaboration of the Roman family name Romanus, meaning 'from Rome' or 'Roman.' This distinctive name carries classical resonance…
Italian, diminutive of Lucrezia, Roman family name
Krizia is a stylish Italian clothing and handbag designer and manufacturer. The name is an interesting alternative to all those old Cris/Kris-starting names. Krizia is one of those Italian names for…
Maevi is a delicate feminine name with likely Scandinavian origins, possibly as a variant of Maeve or a form related to Nordic naming traditions. The name has an ethereal, almost mythical quality…
Norse
"Day maiden"
This royal Danish name has long been used across Scandinavia, Germany and Slavic countries and somewhat in the US around the turn of the last century --it was #622 in 1888. There were two notable…
Benjamino is a masculine name that represents an Italian elaboration of Benjamin, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'son of the right hand' or 'son of my days.' The Italian suffix '-ino' adds an…
Aeddan is a masculine name of Welsh origin, a variant of the name Aidan. Derived from the Old Welsh element 'aed' meaning 'fire,' the name carries connotations of passion, warmth and spirit. In Welsh…
