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Tove
Scandinavian
"beautiful, beloved"
Tove is a modern variation of an Old Norse name for which there are no letters on the twenty-first century keyboard (Þórfríðr, for those interested.) Surviving and thriving in modern Scandinavia in…
Aaden
Spelling variation of Aiden
The more popular Aiden becomes, the more spelling variations we see in the Top 1000. This version was as high as Number 271 in 2009, though we recommend choosing a different spelling if you're set on…
Eleora
Eleora is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, related to names like Eliora and Elior. The elements that compose it are 'El' meaning 'God' and 'ora' meaning 'light,' creating the beautiful meaning…
Noemie
Noemie is the French variation of Naomi, a name with Hebrew origins meaning 'pleasantness' or 'delightfulness.' In the Bible, Naomi was the mother-in-law of Ruth and a figure of loyalty and…
Eleni
Greek variation of Helen
A common choice in Greece, Eleni is starting to rise in the US too thanks to its bouncy rhythm and cool -i ending. Also familiar in England and Wales, Eleni was chosen for 255 girls in the US in…
Juneau
Place-name
Juneau could go either way as a name. The newfound fame of the movie heroine Juno knocks this unrelated though identical-sounding Alaskan name out of consideration for boys, for the moment. Though…
Karisse
Karisse is an elegant feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Charisse or Carissa. It likely shares roots with names derived from the Greek "charis" meaning "grace" or "kindness." The…
Adira
Hebrew
"strong"
Adira is one of those names that feels familiar without being overused. Simple but with subtle flair, Adira crosses different languages easily and could provide an alternative option tor the likes of…
Desi
Short form of Desiree, French
"desired"
Desi makes Desiree a lot cuter and more boyish.
Corissa
Corissa is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Cora or Corinne, with roots tracing back to the Greek name Kore, meaning "maiden." The addition of the suffix "-issa" creates a more…
Juni
Scandinavian
"June"
Juni is the Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, and Finnish form of the month name June. While Juni feels cute and fresh, most Americans would assume it was a nickname or a Joni variation. We prefer Juna or…
Kadence
Variation of Cadence, word name
"rhythm, beat"
K-beginnings are often substituted for Cs, and this spelling is definitely finding favor with many parents, among them skateboarding legend Tony Hawk. However, sometimes the original is the best - we…
Vonni
Vonni is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive or variant of names like Yvonne, Siobhan, or Veronica. With Scottish and Irish connections, it may function as a nickname form…
Izetta
American
Usually seen in the Appalachian Mountain region.
Morena
Slovak, Macedonian
"brown-haired"
Morena is the goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth worshipped in Central Europe.
Dianthia
Dianthia is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the Greek words 'dios' (divine) and 'anthos' (flower). It's closely related to Dianthus, the scientific name for the carnation and pink…
Essie
English diminutive of Esther, Persian, or Estelle, French
"star"
Cute short form of Esther, now associated with the iconic nail polish brand.
Aeronwy
Aeronwy is a feminine Welsh name pronounced roughly as "air-ON-wee." It gained recognition as the name of Dylan Thomas's daughter, Aeronwy Thomas-Ellis, who became a poet and writer herself. The name…
Kalantha
Kalantha is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the elements 'kalos' meaning 'beautiful' and 'anthos' meaning 'flower,' thus conveying the meaning 'beautiful flower.' This elegant name is a…
Arke
Greek
"swift"
Arke was the twin sister of the Greek rainbow goddess Iris. Arke is often associated with the seldom-seen, faded second rainbow. She had iridescent wings, which Zeus eventually took off her after she…