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  1. Clovis

    • Origin:

      Teutonic, French, early form of Ludwig or Louis

    • Description:

      An aromatic, unconventional name.
  2. Crescentia

    • Origin:

      Latin, German

    • Meaning:

      "to grow"

    • Description:

      Derived from the Latin Crescentius and Crescens, Crescentia is a bold, strong but elaborate name borne by a 4th century saint and also the heroine of a 12th century German romance. Also spelled Kreszentia, it feels connected to the moon, due to its similarity to the word crescent.
  3. Cressida

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gold"

    • Description:

      Cressida is a pretty mythological and Shakespearean heroine name much better known in Britain than it is here — an imbalance the adventurous baby namer might want to correct.
  4. Cyprian

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "man of Cyprus"

    • Description:

      With a long and noble history -- Cyprian was one of the great Christian Latin writers -- this could make a highly unusual but meaningful choice.
  5. Climence
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        • Demelza

          • Origin:

            Cornish

          • Meaning:

            "eel house or Maeldaf's fort"

          • Description:

            A punchy modern Cornish name derived from a place name, which is of disputed origin. It is sometimes said to derive from a rare Welsh name, Maeldaf, plus dinas, the Cornish for "fort". Another theory is that it comes from Cornish ty "house" plus malsai "eel" – likely a reference to Cornwall's fishing trade.
        • Elena

          • Origin:

            Spanish, Italian, German, Greek variation of Helen

          • Meaning:

            "bright, shining light"

          • Description:

            Elena is at its most popular point ever in the US, thanks to its cross-cultural appeal and the overall popularity of El- names. It's more international than Ellen or Eleanor, but still accessible.
        • Elora

          • Origin:

            Variation of Eliora

          • Meaning:

            "my God is my light"

          • Description:

            While the etymology of the name is unclear, it's most likely a contraction of Eliora or Elnora. Despite the uncertain heritage, it's a winning construction, based on its El- prefix, the feminine three-syllable flow, and the a ending. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2015, and by 2023, Elora was one of the fastest rising girl names.
        • Elowen

          • Origin:

            Cornish

          • Meaning:

            "elm"

          • Description:

            A beautiful modern Cornish nature name that is rapidly picking up steam in the States: even spawning variant spellings like Elowyn and Elowynn. In its native region, it wasn't widely used as a name before the twentieth century, when the Cornish language was revived. A fresh and magical member of the fashionable El- family of names, it has a pleasant, evocative sound.
        • Elspeth

          • Origin:

            Scottish variation of Elizabeth

          • Meaning:

            "pledged to God"

          • Description:

            Elspeth is one of those names that never quite made it out of the British Isles--particularly Scotland, but possesses a winningly childlike charm. Elspeth was used by Sir Walter Scott for several of his female characters.
        • Endellion

          • Origin:

            Cornish place and saint's name

          • Meaning:

            "fire soul"

          • Description:

            Endellion is the name of an early saint who was a daughter of King Brychan and goddaughter of King Arthur whose life is commemorated by the Cornish village of St. Endellion. This intriguing ancient name was brought into modern usage by British Prime Minister David Cameron, who used it as one of the middle names for his fourth child, a baby girl.
        • Era

          • Origin:

            Word name

          • Description:

            Name that enjoyed some popularity early in the 20th century but now is locked in another, ahem, era.
        • Esclarmonde

          • Origin:

            Occitan

          • Meaning:

            "Light of the World"

          • Description:

            Esclarmonde de Foix was an Occitan countess and an important figure in Catharism, a medieval Christian movement, which allowed women and men to both hold church offices. Her tale inspired an opera by the same name by Jules Massenet; the name is also featured in Kate Mosse's bestselling novel Labyrinth.
        • Espen

          • Origin:

            Scandinavian

          • Meaning:

            "god bear"

          • Description:

            Strong and unusual Scandinavian name, but with two possible pitfalls: people might mis-hear it as Aspen, or associate it with sports network ESPN. Variants include Esper and Esben.
        • Eudora

          • Origin:

            Greek

          • Meaning:

            "generous gift"

          • Description:

            Eudora is the name of five minor goddesses of Greek mythology and a major goddess (in the person of Pulitzer Prize-winning Eudora Welty) of modern American literature. Eudora is pleasant and euphoneous and a possibility for rejuvenation.
        • Evadne

          • Origin:

            Greek

          • Meaning:

            "pleasing one"

          • Description:

            In Greek mythology, Evadne was the daughter of Poseidon. Evadne also appears in literature (Mary Shelley's "The Last Man") and has a pop culture reference as the cousin of Wonder Woman. A more unusual alternative to other Greek "-ee" names like Ariadne, Daphne and Penelope. The trendy "Ev" sound makes this a lovely choice in a world of Evelyns, Evangelines and Everlys.
        • Everard

          • Origin:

            English spelling variation of Eberhard

          • Meaning:

            "hardy"

          • Description:

            An older form of Everett that stays closer to its Germanic roots. Distinguished Everard is the name of several historical figures and literary characters, including a minor hobbit in The Lord of the Rings. Yet, even now that Ever- names are the height of style, Everard hasn't been seen on the charts for decades.
        • Evrard

          • Description:

            Evrard is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'eber' meaning 'boar' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This ancient name dates back to medieval Europe and was particularly common in France and Belgium. The name Evrard was borne by several notable historical figures, including Saint Evrard of Cysoing, a 9th-century Frankish nobleman. While relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, Evrard maintains a presence in francophone regions and parts of Europe. The name carries connotations of strength, courage, and nobility. Its distinctive sound and historical depth make it an intriguing choice for parents seeking a name with traditional European roots and strong masculine qualities.