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Ili
Ili is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Finnish, it relates to 'joy' or 'delight,' while in Turkish it can mean 'connection' or 'relation.' This short, melodic name also appears in…
Ishmael
Hebrew
"God will hear"
Ishmael is most familiar through "Call me Ishmael," the opening line spoken by the youthful narrator of Moby-Dick . Few American parents have followed that advice, though the Spanish and Arabic…
Jenifry
Cornish variation of the Welsh name Gwenfrewi
"white peace"
This Celtic saint's name is the most offbeat Jen name of all.
Lothar
German
"famous army"
Lothar is cloddish, till you add a dashing io to the end...
Lorraine
French
"from the province of Lorraine"
Sweet Lorraine might just be old enough to be ripe for reconsideration. This French place name has moved in and out of fashion in the few hundred years it's been used as a girls' first name, somewhat…
Marlene
German variation of Madeline; combination of Mary and Magdalen
Marlene Dietrich made it famous when she condensed her first two names, Maria and Magdalena. Now more often pronounced with two syllables rather than three.
Navin
Hindi
"new, novel"
Sleek, and fresh, Navin is a Hindi name that could fit in with the currently popular in/an/en/on-ending boys' names.
Padraic
Padraic is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, serving as a traditional Irish variant of Patrick. Derived from the Latin 'Patricius' meaning 'nobleman,' it honors Ireland's patron saint, Saint…
Parwiz
Parwiz is a masculine name with Persian origins, derived from the word 'parwiz' meaning 'victorious' or 'fortunate'. Historically associated with Persian nobility, it was notably borne by King…
Ruchel
Ruchel is a feminine name of Yiddish origin, representing the Yiddish variant of Rachel. Rachel comes from Hebrew and means 'ewe' or 'female sheep,' symbolizing gentleness and nurturing qualities. In…
Tammie
Tammie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Tamara, which has Hebrew roots meaning "palm tree." It can also be a nickname for Tamsin or Thomasina, feminine variations of Thomas,…
Ysolt
Ysolt is a feminine name derived from the medieval romance of Tristan and Isolde (also spelled Iseult, Isolt, or Yseult). This ancient Celtic name likely means "ice" or "fair, beautiful one" in its…
Yannick
Breton
"God is gracious"
Yannick originated as a diminutive of Yann, the Breton form of John. However, it has since become popular as a standalone name in its native region of Brittany, as well as in France as a whole, where…
Beatriz
Spanish and Portuguese variation of Beatrice
"she who brings happiness; blessed"
Attractive translation of Beatrice, popular with Hispanic parents. Beatriz is currently a Top 10 girl name in Portugal. The original Latin form of the name, Beatrix, was in early sources spelled…
Demeter
Greek
"earth mother"
Demeter, the Greek goddess of grain, agriculture, and the harvest, growth and nourishment, was Zeus's sister and Persephone's mother. Variation Demetria is the full name of actress Demi Moore. Though…
Flannery
Irish
"descendant of Flannghal"
Long before the vogue of using Irish surnames for girls, writer Flannery O'Connor gave this one some visibility. It has a warm (flannelly) feel and the currently popular three-syllable ee-ending…
Gustav
Teutonic
"staff of the Goths"
Gray-bearded name heard primarily in Sweden and Germany.
Jens
Scandinavian variation of Johannes or John, Hebrew
"God is gracious"
Short but substantial Nordic name that travels well -- although it runs the risk of being confused with all the feminine Jen names.
Jennet
Old English short form of Jean or Janet
"God is gracious"
It feels like a slenderized modern version, but Jennet actually has deep roots. Could this plucky name rescue Janet and Jenny from their datedness?
July
English word name
"month name"
Most things Jul-related – from the month of July to popular modern names Julia and Julian – originate with Roman emperor Julius Caesar, and the month name July is no exception. Fifteen girls and…