Under-used and Under-appreciated Girls' Names

Gael

Welsh

"wild"

Now that the midcentury sound-alike name Gail for girls is sailing out to sea, Gael is becoming an increasingly popular name for boys -- and could make the gender switch in the opposite direction…

Constantina

Latin, female variation of Constantinus

"constant, unchanging"

Constantina is a pretty, feminissima, if lengthy, variation on the Constance theme. The fourth century Constantina, also known as Constantia and Constantiana, was the eldest daughter of Roman Emperor…

Maebh

Maebh is an ancient feminine Irish name pronounced similar to 'Maeve.' It derives from the legendary queen Medb of Connacht in Irish mythology, whose name means 'she who intoxicates' or 'the cause of…

Róisín

Irish Gaelic, diminutive of RÓIs

"rose"

An authentic choice for your little Irish Rose, chosen by singer Sinead O'Connor for her daughter.