The Hoarder's List of Names

Calantha

Greek

"lovely flower"

Another of the new Greek-accented Cal- names.

Jonquil

English flower name, from Latin

"reed"

Jonquil is an unusual flower name that is less outlandish than Daffodil and less common than Daisy. It just might appeal to parents seeking a singular botanical option. Unlike most flower names,…

Neith

Egyptian

"divine mother"

One of the more unusual mythology names for girls , Neith is the name of the Egyptian goddess of home and femininity.

Atria

Star name, Latin

"entry hall"

A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe, also the name of a publishing imprint and an assisted living corporation, probably because it has that streamlined corporate I-could-be-a-car-name…

Kerris

Welsh

"love"

Kerris is a much easier if less authentic phonetic spelling of the popular and pretty Welsh name Cerys.

Isaline

French variation of Isabelle

A trendy name in France, sometimes also spelled Ysaline, that's related to both Isabelle and Iseult. To the American ear, it freshens up Isabelle without really improving on it.

Jadine

Modern invented name

Unusual and unfashionable name found in Toni Morrison's novel Tar Baby .

Elixyvette

English combination of Elizabeth, Alexis, and Yvette

"pledged to God + defender + yew tree"

Elixyvette is part Elizabeth, part Alexis, part Yvette -- and a total mess. Few people go to such lengths to make a name different. Aren't you glad?