KBiz's list "The Hoarder's List of Names" of 20 great name ideas: Mclean - Hessie!

The Hoarder's List of Names

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McLean is a masculine name derived from the Scottish Gaelic surname Mac Gille Eáin, meaning 'son of the servant of John.' As a first name, it represents the trend of using ancestral surnames as given names, which became increasingly popular from the late 20th century onward. McLean carries strong Scottish heritage connections and projects an intellectual, distinguished quality—possibly influenced by associations with prestigious institutions like McLean Hospital and McLean County in various states. The name remains relatively rare as a first name but has steady usage in families with Scottish ancestry or those appreciating its refined sound. It offers the friendly nickname 'Mac' while maintaining a sophisticated full form. McLean bridges traditional naming conventions with modern surname-as-first-name styling in an understated, elegant way.

Mclean

Roone is a lively, attractive and unusual redhead entry brought into the mix by the late TV sports and news executive Roone Arledge, who seemed to own it as a one-person name when he was alive.
 Roone can also be seen/used as a short form of Rooney.

Roone

Author Toni Morrison is an acknowledged master of naming, and Sethe, the name of one of the main characters of Beloved, which can be pronounced as Seth or Seth-eh, relates to the male biblical name Seth but is also the name of the Egyptian god of confusion.

Sethe

AZRIEL

VELLA

ROLF

KERRIGAN

LOUISE

MAIRI

Classie is a feminine name that emerged in the American South during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It may have originated as a nickname for the more formal Classy (itself derived from 'classic') or as a variation of names like Clotilde or Claudia. Classie carries connotations of elegance, refinement, and timeless appeal through its association with the word 'class.' The name peaked in popularity in the 1910s and 1920s but has since become quite rare, giving it a distinctive vintage charm. Classie exemplifies the Southern tradition of melodious feminine names with an affectionate quality. The name's cheerful sound and positive associations make it a sweet, though uncommon, choice that evokes a bygone era of Southern grace and charm.

Classie

CABE

With the popularity of Isabella, you might think of Isabelline as a further elaboration -- though it would be the definition of gilding the lily.  But Isabelline is also a color, an amorphous pale yellow-gray-cream most often seen in horses' coats or birds' plumage.

Isabelline

GENNA

Oma is a feminine name with Germanic origins, literally meaning 'grandmother' in German and Dutch. The name carries warm associations of maternal wisdom and familial nurturing. While primarily known as a term of endearment for grandmothers in German-speaking countries, Oma has occasionally been used as a given name in the United States, particularly in communities with German heritage. The name peaked in limited popularity in the early 1900s but has since become quite rare as a first name. Oma also appears in Japanese, meaning 'horse,' and in some African languages with various meanings. The name's brevity and soft sounds give it a gentle quality, though its strong association with grandmotherhood in German culture may influence how the name is perceived.

ETTORE

MACLEAN

The name of the king of the fairies in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream; could work just as well for your little sprite.

Oberon

AVIELA

Hessie is a feminine name with both English and Scottish roots. Most commonly understood as a diminutive or nickname form of Hester, Esther, or Hesther, which derive from the Persian word for 'star.' Hessie was relatively popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural communities in the American South. The name has a sweet, old-fashioned charm that evokes images of simpler times. While it fell from common usage in the mid-20th century, it retains appeal for parents seeking vintage names with a gentle, feminine quality. Hessie may also occasionally be used as a nickname for Jessica. The name's warm, familiar sound balances its relative uniqueness in contemporary times.