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Emmalyn
English variation of Emmeline, French, or combination of Emma + -lyn
"work; universal"
Variation of Emma with the popular suffix -lyn.
Kamali
African, Mashona
"spirit guide, protector"
Spirit that protects babies from illness...and surname of designer Naomi.
Hartleigh
Hartleigh is a feminine name of English origin, combining 'hart' (meaning 'stag' or sometimes 'heart') with the suffix 'leigh' (meaning 'meadow' or 'clearing'). This nature-inspired name has a…
Astoria
Place name
Long more associated with the New York Waldorf- hotel and the neighborhood in Queens than as a baby name, Astoria is finally beginning to emerge from their shadow and find favor with parents looking…
Kiona
Native American
"brown hills"
Striking and accessible choice.
Zahara
Hebrew; Swahili
"to shine; flower"
Zahara, a delicate but strong multicultural name, came into the spotlight when Angelina Jolie bestowed it on her Ethiopian-born daughter, and we predict other parents will adopt it as well. If you…
Esmerelda
Romani variation of Esmeralda, Spanish, Portuguese
"emerald"
Probably a spelling mistake for Esmeralda.
Irisa
Irisa is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Iris, the Greek name meaning 'rainbow' and associated with the goddess who served as a messenger between gods…
Ayanna
Arabic, African
"large eyes; or time; beautiful flower"
Variant of Ayana with international roots.
Karis
English variation of Carys, Welsh
"love"
This much less popular variation draws more from Karin.
Shadow
English
"shade"
A daring word name with a touch of mystique, Shadow is an edgy choice for a baby that some may say is best reserved for pets. Nevertheless, it has been appearing in the US stats for girls since 1974…
Freedom
English word name
"the quality or state of being free"
Name that makes a strong philosophical statement -- but might ironically be a lot for a child to carry.
Kiera
Irish
"little dark one"
Kiera entered the American popularity list in 1988, though it lags behind the alternate spelling Keira, largely due to the fame of actress Keira Knightley. The original Irish spelling is Ciara, the…
Mystery
Word name
Pretty sound, provocative meaning, but a little over-the-top.
Zenobia
Greek
"force of Zeus"
With historical roots as a beautiful and intelligent ancient queen and literary ties to Hawthorne and Edith Wharton novels, this rarity could appeal to adventurous parents seeking the romantically…
Greer
Scottish, contraction of surname Gregor; Latin
"alert, watchful"
This attractive Scottish surname choice, has a certain amount of glamour thanks to feisty British-born red-haired forties Academy Award winner Greer Garson, who was born Eileen Evelyn Greer…
Delancey
French
"from Lancey"
This is an energetic dance of an Irish surname, great for both genders. Could also be spelled Delancy.
Varena
Variation of Verena, German
"truth; victory"
Likely used as a variation of Verena, a Germanic name related to either the Latin verus meaning "true", or to the Greek Berenice, meaning "bringer of victory". Other theories are that it comes from…
Elira
Elira is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Albanian culture, it derives from the word for 'free' or 'freedom,' making it a name with powerful symbolic significance. Alternatively,…