Unnamed List

  1. Leta
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "glad, joyful"
    • Description:

      Leta has hipster cred as the daughter of cool mommy blogger Dooce. Related to the Greek mythological Leda, a great beauty who mothered another great beauty, Helen of Troy, Leta is a name that's as unique as it is historic: Only 14 baby girls were named Leta in the US last year, and 18 were named Leda. Pronunciation is lee-tah.
  2. Nolie
    • Description:

      Nolie is a charming feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names like Magnolia, Olivia, or Eleanor, or it could stand as a variation of Nola, which has Irish roots meaning "noble." Some families use it as a nickname for Noelle, connecting it to Christmas traditions. The name has a vintage, sweet quality that fits with the trend toward reviving early 20th-century names. Nolie's simple two-syllable structure and soft sound make it appealing for modern parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. While uncommon in official name rankings, it has gained modest attention as parents increasingly look for names with a gentle, nostalgic feel. The name's rarity gives it a special quality while remaining intuitive to spell and pronounce.

  3. Penny
    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Penelope
    • Description:

      Like Peggy and Patsy, the kind of zesty moniker young Judy Garland would sport in her early let's-put-on-a-show flicks. It fell out of favor (and the Top 1000) for a while, but has recently rebounded by reentering the charts in 2013. Expect it to continue gaining traction on the heels of Penelope.
  4. Vada
    • Origin:

      English, Sanskrit, German
    • Meaning:

      "knowledge, rule"
    • Description:

      Vada is a feisty retro choice that feels like a fresh spin on the likes of Ava and Ada. Its bold V initial is bang on trend, although Vada remains very uncommon in the US. It is perhaps best known as the heroine of the 1991 cult classic coming-of-age movie My Girl, Vada Sultenfuss, played by Anna Chlumsky.
  5. Zolie