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  1. Amabel

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "lovable"

    • Description:

      Amabel is an older name than Annabel and a lot more distinctive. Amabel was a very common name in the twelfth and thirteen centuries, then was revived during the nineteenth century British fad for medieval names.
  2. Lake

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      This body of water runs deep; the best of a group of new possibilities that includes Bay, Ocean, River, and the more established Brook. It has received attention via the actress Lake Bell. Lake would make a particularly cool and refreshing middle name, as Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady did for daughter Vivian.
  3. Stirling

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "from the city of Stirling"

    • Description:

      Though the usual U.S. spelling is Sterling, this is the authentic Scottish family name version.
  4. Ossian

    • Origin:

      Old Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little deer"

    • Description:

      Ossian, or Osian, from the Old Irish name Oisin, was the son of Finn in Irish legend that was transformed into a Scottish hero in the Ossianic poems of James Macpherson in the eighteenth century--which also popularlized Oscar, Fingal, Selma and Malvina.
  5. Ismay

    • Origin:

      Possible variation of Esme

    • Meaning:

      "esteemed, beloved"

    • Description:

      The rise of the the various Isabel names may give a boost to this variation, which has a sunny, springtime feel.
  6. Emmalene

    • Description:

      Emmalene is a delicate feminine name that combines the classic Emma with the traditional suffix -lene. Emma derives from Germanic origins meaning 'universal' or 'whole,' while the -lene ending adds a flowing, graceful quality. This elaboration creates a name that feels both familiar and distinctive. Emmalene has historical roots but has never been widely popular, giving it a vintage charm without feeling overused. The name carries a sweet, gentle sound that evokes images of traditional femininity and warmth. Emmalene might appeal to parents who appreciate classic names like Emma or Helena but desire something less common. Its rhythmic three-syllable pattern and soft consonants create a melodious quality that feels both timeless and romantically old-fashioned.