Girls

Emani

Variation of Iman, Arabic

"faith"

Emani is more popular than the original Iman, for girls at least. About 200 baby girls were named Emani in the US last year, while 80 girls were named Iman. Iman is quite gender-neutral, with 60 baby…

Cassiopeia

Greek mythology name

"cassia juice"

Cassiopeia, the name of a mythological mother who became a stellar constellation, is challenging but intriguing, and has all those softening Cass nicknames available. And with all names Cass-related…

Emelyn

Emelyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, a variant of Emeline which ultimately derives from the Germanic name Amalia, meaning 'work' or 'industrious.' The name combines the popularity of Emma…

Vionnet

French designer name

This name of a famous Parisian fashion designer known for her sophisticated 1920s and 30s style could translate into a pretty American baby name.

Kiranda

American invented name

A really inventive invented name, with a little of this and a little of that. Has a somewhat rhythmic African feel.

Lotus

Greek

"lotus flower"

A flower name containing both beauty and power, Lotus has significance in both Buddhism and Hinduism, symbolizing purity, grace and spiritual growth — not to mention a familiar yoga position. In…

Ilona

Hungarian variation of Helen, Finnish

"shining torch; light; joy"

This variant of Helen is used across Europe, in France, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and it's native Hungary. Reminiscent of Elena, Leona, Ilaria, Fiona and Lola, it nevertheless remains a rarity in…

Kamaria

Swahili

"moonlight"

Lush and unusual.

Ophelie

French variation of Ophelia

"help"

Though this name properly takes an accent over the first e, most Americans would probably have trouble pronouncing it with French elan. Ophelie is the title of a Rimbaud poem, Ophelie Davis is a…