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Zebulon
Hebrew
"exaltation or little dwelling"
An Old Testament name with a Puritan feel and post-Zachary possibilities--one of several routes to the cool nickname Zeb. Pike's Peak was named for Zebulon Pike, the best known bearer of the name. In…
Theadora
Spelling variation of Theodora, feminine variation of Theodore, Greek
"gift of God"
As Theodore gets more popular for boys (it's now in the Top 10, and may even reach Number 1), Theodora is becoming more widely-used for girls, which means various spellings and short forms will…
Theodosia
Greek
"gift of God"
This feminine form of Theodosius has long been buried deep in the attic, but might be a good discovery for the parent who wants to move beyond Theodora. Vice President Aaron Burr named a daughter…
Arria
Latin, thin"
The name of a woman who played a dramatic role in ancient Roman legend, it seems quite slight for modern use. Variation: ARIA
Jozsi
Jozsi is a feminine variant of the Hungarian name József, which is equivalent to Joseph. With its roots in Hebrew, it carries the meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase.' While primarily used…
Kordelia
Kordelia is an alternative spelling of Cordelia, a feminine name with Latin origins that means 'heart' or 'daughter of the sea.' This variation with a 'K' gives the classical name a more modern,…
Alixevette
Alixevette is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a creative combination of Alix (a French variant of Alice, meaning "noble" or "of noble kind") and possibly Yvette (a French name…
Yvette
French, feminine of Yves
"yew tree"
This French name has the elegance of other '-ette' names like Colette and Odette, and is a botanical name without being too obvious about it. Related to the sleek French name Yves, it was popular in…
Genevie
Genevie is a feminine name that appears as a shortened form or variation of Genevieve. The name Genevieve comes from Germanic origins, meaning 'tribe woman' or possibly 'woman of the race.' Genevie…
Bryonia
Bryonia is a distinctive feminine name derived from the scientific name for a genus of climbing plants commonly known as bryony. The name has Greek origins, as 'bryon' referred to moss or plants in…
Kaitrionagh
Kaitrionagh is a feminine name of Celtic origin, likely an elaborate variant of Caitríona, which is the Irish form of Katherine. The distinctive '-agh' suffix adds a traditional Irish flair to the…
Kaitriona
Kaitriona is a feminine name of Irish Gaelic origin, representing a traditional spelling variation of Katherine/Catherine. Derived from the Greek 'Aikaterine,' its ultimate meaning relates to 'pure.'…
Breccan
Irish
"freckled, speckled"
This Irish name of a saint from the Isle of Aran also appears in myth and fantasy fiction, giving it an intriguing, mystical air. Some modern parents are attempting to update the spelling, as in the…
Ivona
Ivona is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly popular in Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, and Poland. It's a variant of Yvonne, which ultimately derives from the Germanic element 'iv'…
Evonnie
Evonnie is a rare feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of names like Yvonne or Evonne. With French influence evident in its structure, Evonnie combines the popular 'Ev-' prefix (as in…
Brisa
Spanish
"breeze"
Brisa is commonly used in Latino families, all but unheard of in others.
Koren
Koren is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it relates to 'keren' meaning 'horn' or 'beam of light,' symbolizing strength and radiance. The name also appears in Korean culture…
Jovan
Slavic variation of John Latin
"God is gracious; Jove-like, majestic"
Jovan, the name of the supreme Roman deity, seems more extraterrestrial now -- and it's also firmly attached to a perfume label. Some parents may see it as a variation of Giovanni, the Italian for…
Teilo
Welsh, meaning unknown
Especially if you have Welsh roots, this prominent saint's name could be an interesting and more masculine alternative to Taylor.
Jeramie
Jeramie represents a modern spelling variation of Jeremy, which derives from the Hebrew name Jeremiah, meaning 'appointed by God' or 'God will uplift.' This alternative spelling keeps the traditional…