The Hoarder's List of Names

Lilabet

Lilabet is a charming feminine name that originated as an affectionate Scottish diminutive of Elizabeth. The name gained wider recognition as it was the childhood nickname of Queen Elizabeth II, used…

Selestine

Selestine is a feminine name with ethereal qualities, derived from the Latin word "caelestis" meaning "heavenly" or "celestial." It represents a variant spelling of Celestine, giving the name a…

Caecilia

Feminine form of Caecilius, Latin

"blind"

The ancient Roman name that gave us Cecilia, Cecily, and related names. This spelling looks authentic, but might raise more pronunciation problems than it solves.

Leontine

French female form of Leontios, Greek

"lion"

Leontine is the French form of a name that's more familiar by its spelling variation Leontyne, the name made famous by opera diva Price. An obscure choice, Leontine nevertheless feels right for our…

Willodean

American

"resolute protection + valley; resolute protection + high ranking priest; willow valley"

The Social Security Lists show this name to have been used throughout the 1920s and 30s especially in Southern states, where it likely appealed alongside Clarabel and Marigold. It feels part…

Lisanne

Dutch combination of Elisabeth + Anne

"God is my oath + grace"

A bit like Annelise in reverse, Lisanne is a sleek but gentle Dutch compound name that was popular in the 2010s.

Violante

Greek and Latin

"purple flower"

Too close to violent.

Elsavetta

Elsavetta is an elaborated feminine name that appears to be a variant of Elizabeth or possibly a fusion of Elsa and the Russian diminutive suffix '-vetta.' The name Elizabeth ultimately derives from…

Bellerose

French and English

"beautiful rose"

A felicitous combo of two sweet names; also a Queens, New York neighborhood.