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hathorhasnot
By hathorhasnot
Updated Sat May 20 2023
  1. Bellamy

    • Origin:

      English and Irish from French

    • Meaning:

      "fine friend"

    • Description:

      Bellamy is emerging as an up-and-coming girls' name, an Irish surname-y riff on the super-popular Bella series of names. While the Bella connection makes Bellamy sound a little trendier and more popular than it really is, we see the name possibly rising through the ranks for both genders in the coming years.
  2. Cady

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive and surname

    • Description:

      Cady is one of those names that sounds popular but is actually rare in this form, given to only a few dozen baby girls in the US last year.
  3. Cailin

    • Origin:

      American variation of Caitlin or Kaylin

    • Description:

      While the Cailin spelling doesn't appear on popularity charts, other forms such as Kaylin and Kaylen do, along with several similar names, from Caitlin to Jalen to Kayla. The result: a name that feels more common than it actually is.
  4. CALACE
    • Calantha

      • Origin:

        Greek

      • Meaning:

        "lovely flower"

      • Description:

        Another of the new Greek-accented Cal- names.
    • CALICE
      • CALISSA
        • Calista

          • Origin:

            Greek

          • Meaning:

            "most beautiful"

          • Description:

            Spelled with either one 'l' or two, Calista came to the fore in 1997 when Calista Flockhart hit it big as Ally McBeal. Flockhart, who bears her mother's middle name, didn't just introduce a name, she introduced a whole sensibility. Pretty and delicate, Calista is definitely worthy of consideration, especially for parents with Greek roots.
        • Calixta

          • Origin:

            Greek

          • Meaning:

            "most beautiful"

          • Description:

            Calista Flockhart may have made her variation of this beautiful Greek name familiar to modern Americans, but the even-edgier x version was the name of an earlier feminist heroine: a character in Kate Chopin's The Storm.
        • Callas

          • Description:

            Opera lovers and fans of the great diva might make a more sensitive choice with Maria.
        • Callie

          • Origin:

            Greek diminutive

          • Meaning:

            "beautiful"

          • Description:

            As 90s and early 2000s favorite Allie is starting to fall, Callie is feeling extra fresh. Callie is a nickname name that is currently more popular on its own than any of its longer versions. Callie was popular in the late 1800s when it was in the Top 200 for several years. However the name fell out of favor, eventually falling off the charts for some time. Callie has been rising again since the 70s, and it is now back in the Top 200 once again. In the popular show Grey's Anatomy, doctor Callie Torez's full name is the Greek Calliope.
        • Calliope

          • Origin:

            Greek mythology name

          • Meaning:

            "beautiful voice"

          • Description:

            Calliope is the name of the muse of epic poetry -- and also the musical instrument on the merry-go-round. Bold and creative, it debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016, and entered the Top 500 in 2023. Similar in rhythm and sound to Penelope with usable nicknames Callie, Clio, and Lola, it is no wonder it's on the rise.
        • Callisto

          • Origin:

            Greek mythology

          • Meaning:

            "most beautiful"

          • Description:

            Best known as one of the moons of Jupiter, Callisto was a nymph coveted by Zeus who was turned into a bear by Hera, becoming the Great Bear (Ursa Major) constellation.
        • Calypso

          • Origin:

            Greek

          • Meaning:

            "she who hides"

          • Description:

            This hyper-rhythmic name has two evocative references. In Greek mythology, she was an island nymph, a daughter of Atlas, who delayed Odysseus from returning home. It is also a genre of West Indian music, originating in Trinidad and Tobago and largely popularized in the States by Harry Belafonte.
        • Cantara

          • Origin:

            Arabic

          • Meaning:

            "little bridge"

          • Description:

            An interesting and unusual choice, with a choral feel.
        • Carbry

          • Origin:

            Irish

          • Meaning:

            "charioteer"

          • Description:

            Male name from Irish mythology makes stylish-sounding choice for girls.
        • Carden

          • Origin:

            English occupational name

          • Meaning:

            "wool carder"

          • Description:

            Unusual, serious, no-nonsense occupational surname that could be borrowed from the boys.
        • CARDYNN
          • Carina

            • Origin:

              Italian

            • Meaning:

              "dear little one"

            • Description:

              Carina is a pretty delicately feminine name whose fall from popularity is not helped by its similarity to hurricane name Katrina or slang victim Karen.
          • Carise

            • Description:

              Carise is a delicate feminine name with possible French origins. It may be related to the Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved,' suggesting someone who is cherished. The name has a sophisticated, elegant quality while remaining relatively uncommon, making it appealing to parents seeking something distinctive. Carise blends classic femininity with a contemporary feel, and its melodious sound flows gracefully when spoken. Though not widely used in English-speaking countries, it occasionally appears in France and among francophone communities. The name carries connotations of affection, warmth, and tenderness, making it a subtle yet meaningful choice for a daughter.