The Hoarder's List of Names

Elettra

Italian variation of Electra, from Greek

"amber, shining, bright"

Less electric and more serene than Electra which comes with a lot of tragic and psychoanalytical baggage, Elettra is the Italian form that ranks in the Top 200 in the Italian charts. Nicknames Etta,…

Corisande

Greek

"chorus-singer"

Corisande is a very unusual, haunting choice, with the aura of medieval romance--it is found in early Spanish romantic tales, arriving in the English-speaking world in the nineteenth century. 'La…

Niall

Irish

"cloud"

While Niall -- pronounced as Neil or like the river Nile -- is conventionally a boys' name, it might theoretically work for girls.

Alyxandria

Alyxandria is an elaborate feminine variation of the classic name Alexandria, which itself derives from Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind' in Greek. This distinctive spelling, replacing the 'e'…

Elisavet

Greek, from Hebrew

"pledged to God"

An intriguing Greek variant of Elizabeth with a soft and graceful sound.

Etti

Etti is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It can be a diminutive of names like Esther, Henrietta, or Elizabeth in various European traditions, particularly in Germanic and…

Mayim

Hebrew

"water"

This Hebrew water name has two main popular associations: Mayim Bialik, who played the title role in the early 90s TV series "Blossom," and the popular Israeli folk dance, "Mayim, Mayim."

Cerulean

English color name from Latin

"deep sky-blue"

This vivid sky blue color name is at present used mostly for boys, but it is used in such small numbers that it could easily work on any gender. Whimsical and magical, but reminiscent of more…

Jere

Jere as a feminine name typically functions as a shortened form of Jeremiah, Jeri, or other Jer- names, though it can also stand independently. When used for girls, it represents the trend of…