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Eiluned
Eiluned is a feminine Welsh name with ancient Celtic roots, derived from the element 'eilun' meaning 'image' or 'idol'. In Welsh legend, Eiluned appears as a handmaiden to the Lady of the Fountain in…
Faustina
Latin
"fortunate one"
A name with several distinguished namesakes: the wife of ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a famous Italian opera singer, and two Catholic saints--making it both substantial and unusual.
Griselda
German
"grey battle"
Griselda is a famous folklore figure, noted for her patience and obedience. Her story has been told by Petrarch, Chaucer, Boccaccio and set to music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Massenet. In the most…
Heather
English botanical name
"small shrub"
This flower name was one of the most popular in her class in the seventies and eighties, a fact reflected in the 1989 movie Heathers , in which every snobby girl in the high school clique bears the…
Iona
Scottish place-name
This name of a small island off the coast of Scotland is trending upwards along with other I names.
Jill
Diminutive of Gillian or Juliana
"youthful"
Probably due to its nursery rhyme association, Jill has the perpetual air of a rosy-cheeked tot -- even though it is one of the oldest names on the roster, a medieval variation on the Roman Julia.…
Kanya
Hindi
"virgin"
Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies .
Lashauna
Lashauna appears to be a compound name combining the popular prefix 'La-' with 'Shauna,' a feminine form of 'Shaun' (derived from John, meaning 'God is gracious'). The 'La-' prefix became…
Miguela
Spanish, feminine variation of Miguel
If you're looking for an unusual Michaela alternative, try this Spanish route.
Ottavio
Italian, “eighth”
Spirited Italian form of Octavius
Padraig
Irish
"patrician, noble"
Parents of Irish heritage are increasingly looking for more authentic Gaelic names, and this is a native spin on Patrick. Pronunciation will be confusing for many Americans, though: It's POR-rick.…
Toivo
Finnish, Estonian
"hope"
This name was on the U.S. Top 1000 in the early 20th century, when recent immigrants frequently chose native names that have since died out for American babies. But if you're of Finnish or Estonian…
Vadim
Russian
"attractive"
Shorter, more palatable form of Vladimir, best known as the surname of French director Roger.
Yankel
Yankel is a masculine name with Yiddish origins, traditionally used as an affectionate form of Jacob (Yaakov in Hebrew). Popular among Ashkenazi Jewish communities in Eastern Europe, Yankel carries…
Armand
French variation of Herman, German
"soldier"
Since the first production of Camille this has been considered one of the world's most romantic names, though it's one of those French names for boys rarely heard in this country. Actor Armie…
Bryony
Greek
"to sprout, to swell"
Bryony is an unusually strong plant name --the bryony is a wild climbing vine with green flowers --that caught on in the U.K. before sprouting here. The name of the young character in the Ian McEwan…
Celestina
Italian and Spanish variation of Celeste
"heavenly"
We are hearing more of such heavenly names as Celeste and Celia, which opens the door to the range of lovely variations rarely heard before. Celestina is one of them, though given the more accessible…
Diarmuid
Irish
"free from envy"
Old Irish spelling of Dermot / Diarmaid. This spelling is commonly used in the legend of Diarmuid and Gráinne, a love story from Irish legend.
Egypt
Place name, English from Egyptian
"the house of the soul of Ptah"
Place names like Memphis, Harlem, Cairo, Vienna, Milan, and Astoria are right on trend at the moment, and Egypt could fit in, thanks to its similarity in sound to the likes of Edith and Eden. Alicia…
Filimena
Filimena is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Philomena, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'loved' or 'loving.' This alternate spelling with an 'F' instead of 'Ph' gives…