Not As Traditional Choices

  1. Britta
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian, variation of Birgit or Britt
    • Meaning:

      "strength or exalted one"
    • Description:

      If you want a pan-Scandinavian name with energy and style that could have been a winner, if not for the sound-alike water filtration company Brita.
  2. Pascale
    • Origin:

      French from Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "Passover"
    • Description:

      Sophisticated, stylish feminine form of Pascal especially appropriate for girls born around Easter or Passover.
  3. Shalom
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Supermodel Shalom Harlow glamorized this name, which is heard as a greeting every day in Israel.