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By BabyMammie · Updated May 2023
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Feminine variation of James
"supplanter"
More grown up than Jamie, but never given to more than 13 baby girls in the US per year (and that back in 1968). Modern parents prefer Jamie, Jameson or even James itself, as Blake and Ryan Reynolds…
Hebrew
"peace"
Pazel's abbreviated version, Paz, is far more modern and attractive.
Pierra is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Pierre, the French form of Peter, which means 'rock' or 'stone.' By adding the feminine '-a' ending to the traditionally masculine Pierre,…
French from German
"pledge"
Ghislaine still sounds unusual to us, even though in France this name is dated. It can also be spelled Ghislain. In the US, it is best known through association to Ghislaine Maxwell, the…
Babba is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from various world cultures, including as a form of 'Baba,' which means 'father' or 'elder' in many Slavic and Middle…
Old English
Modern invented name from combining "Qulyndreia" and "Venjie"
"Venjie"
Made famous by Quvenzhané Wallis, the actress.
Greek, place name, meaning unknown
The name of an area in northern Greece, known in the era of Homer's Odyssey as Aeolia, Thessaly makes a spirited and pretty place name. Reminiscent of Tessa, Rosalie, and Thea, the name likely…
Sanskrit
"dark, of the night"
Lots of charm.
English word name
Sure it makes a big statement, but if you can call your child Wren, Robin or Falcon, why not also Hummingbird? This pint-sized jewel of a bird is a lovely connotation for the baby that's full of…
Sabka is a rare feminine name with roots possibly connected to Eastern European or Slavic languages. The name might be a diminutive form derived from names containing 'sab' elements or related to the…
Aboriginal Australian
"black swan"
Maroochy Barambah, an Australian singer, brought this name into prominence in Australia.
Thai
"heart"
A rare name in Thailand.
Babochka is a feminine name of Russian origin that directly translates to 'butterfly' in Russian. This delicate and whimsical name carries the symbolic meanings associated with…
Eldrich is a rare masculine name with Germanic and Old English roots, closely related to the word 'eldritch,' which means strange, eerie, or otherworldly. The name evokes ancient mysticism and…
Occupational name
One of the less obvious newly plausible occupational names, could instill a sense of adventure in a child.
Trevares is a distinctive masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly a creative variation of names like Trevor or Travis, or derived from similar Romance language names. The name has a melodic…
Modestina is a feminine name of Latin origin, functioning as the diminutive form of Modesta. Both names derive from the Latin word 'modestus,' meaning 'modest,' 'moderate,' or 'temperate.' The name…
Word name
Forget Patience and Charity: Here's a Colonial name (and sentiment) that seems perfect for modern times.
Yiddish
"pearl"
Old-fashioned enough to the American ear that literally no baby girls received the name in the US in the most recent year counted. Though might Pessa provide a more unique spin on Tessa? It certainly…
