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Scottish place name
Not yet on the place-name map, this name has Shakespearean ties via the Duke Of Albany character in King Lear .
Basque place name
Also spelled Leyre and taken from the name of a monastery fortress, the popular and lilting choice in Spain will pose pronunciation problems elsewhere. Among the Top 100 girls' names in Spain, Leire…
Basque
"mine"
A variation of the name Nere, both choices are distinctive and accessible. In the Top 20 in Spain.
Latin
"evening star"
While this is usually thought of as a girls' name because of the Bond Girl connection, its sound is masculine and there's no reason it couldn't work for boys.
French
"ocean"
Oceane (oh-see-EN) has been one of the chicest names in France for several years, ranking in the French Top 50. This is a sophisticated name that could easily cross the ocean, and is much more…
English from Latin
"when the sun stands still"
Solstice graduated from word to official first name when author Lionel Shriver used it for a character in her novel Big Brother . But of course, there were people named Solstice before: 16 baby girls…
Sabrea is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Sabra, which refers to a native-born Israeli or a prickly pear cactus (symbolizing someone tough on the…
French place- and wine name
Chardonnay's twin sister.
Sabia is a melodic feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Italian, it means 'wise' or 'knowledgeable,' derived from the word 'sapienza' (wisdom). In Portuguese and Spanish contexts, it…
Saneiya is a feminine name with a melodious quality and contemporary feel. While its specific etymology is not widely documented, it appears to be a modern creation that may have roots in various…
Indian, Hindi
"Lord Vishnu"
An epithet of Lord Vishnu in Hindu legend.
Spanish
"to snow"
One of several snowy options, this one lacking a tie to a specific place: an asset.
Variation of Surya, Hindi
"sun god"
The graceful Indian Suria or Surya may remind Americans more of little Miss Suri Cruise than of the pantheon of Hindi gods and goddesses.
Arabic
"the shining one"
Star in Orion that might make a fine name, except people will always assume it's Melissa, with a typo.
Etruscan
"gift of God"
This intriguing name of an ancient Etruscan queen renowned for her prophetic powers was long associated with the prima ballerina Tanaquil LeClerq.
