Newest Names on Nameberry
- Tuula
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"wind"Description:
Sweet but strong, Tuula is a variation of the Finnish name and word, Tuuli. Sometimes considered as a literary invention, created by the poet Larin-Kyösti for the song Tuulan tei, it is borne by fashion and lifestyle influencer Tuula Rose Capewell and by ice hockey player Tuula Puputti.
- Bennis
Origin:
Dutch, EnglishMeaning:
"son of Benne; from the grassy plain; blessed"Description:
A surname style name of Dutch and Anglo-Saxon origin, which could make an interesting alternative to Ben or Bennett.
- Katsiaryna
Origin:
Belarusian form of KatherineMeaning:
"pure"Description:
A strong, elegant form of Katherine used in Belarus.
- Corneliana
Origin:
Feminine form of Cornelianus, Late Roman, LatinMeaning:
"horn"Description:
This elaborate form of Cornelia derives from the Late Roman family name Cornelianus, borne by a 2nd century rhetorician, Sulpicius Cornelianus. It might appeal to those who don't want to choose between Cora, Nellie, and Eliana.
- Tuula
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"wind"Description:
Sweet but strong, Tuula is a variation of the Finnish name and word, Tuuli. Sometimes considered as a literary invention, created by the poet Larin-Kyösti for the song Tuulan tei, it is borne by fashion and lifestyle influencer Tuula Rose Capewell and by ice hockey player Tuula Puputti.
- Agron
Origin:
Albanian, GreekMeaning:
"dawn; field"Description:
Popular in Albania, Agron is a name of uncertain meaning, however theories include that it derives from the Albanian ag meaning "dawn" or the Greek agros meaning "fields."
- Sinikka
Origin:
FinnishMeaning:
"bluebird"Description:
This poetic but sparkly sounding name is both an elaboration of the Finnish name Sini, and a name in its own right, meaning "bluebird".
- Ewoud
Origin:
Dutch form of EwaldMeaning:
"ruler of the law; power of the law"Description:
Also spelled Ewout, Ewoud is a Dutch variation of the Old Germanic name Ewald. Made up of ewa meaning "law" and walt meaning "power, authority", it translates to "ruler of the law", "power of the law" or "powerful ruler".
- Kyffin
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"confine, limit"Description:
A Welsh place name and surname, it derives from Cyffin or Gyffin, meaning "limit" or "confine". Notable bearers include landscape painter Kyffin Williams and racing driver Kyffin Simpson.
- Gwenaëlle
Origin:
Feminine form of Gwenaël, French, BretonMeaning:
"blessed and generous"Description:
Also spelled Gwénaëlle and Gwenaelle (outside of France), Gwenaëlle is the feminine form of Gwenaël, made up of the elements gwenn meaning blessed, and hael meaning "generous". While it fell out of style in France back in the 2000s, with the likes of Sylvie and Margot appealing in English speaking countries, Gwenaëlle might make an unexpected choice, an alternative to Noelle or Genevieve, and a way to nicknames Nell and Gwen.
- Skaidrīte
Origin:
LatvianMeaning:
"clear, bright"Description:
Popular in its native Latvia during the first half of the 20th century, Skaidrīte is a name with evocative imagery of bright, clear blue skies. Notable bearers include Latvian basketball player Skaidrīte Smildziņa-Budovska and Skaidrite Darius, the first woman to be employed by an Australian university to develop and manage electronic processing systems.
- Yosefina
Origin:
Hebrew, Yiddish, and Indonesian feminine form of YosefMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
One of many international forms of the Hebrew Yosef (Joseph).
- Estere
Origin:
Latvian form of Esther, HebrewMeaning:
"star"Description:
One of many international variations of Esther, Estere is currently popular in Latvia.
- Keita
Origin:
Latvian variation of Kate, "pure"Meaning:
"pure"Description:
Popular in Latvia, Keita is a short form of Katrīna, also used as a stand alone name, much like Kate is in English speaking countries.
- Edmé
Origin:
Diminutive of Edmond, FrenchMeaning:
"wealthy protector"Description:
This short form of Edmond is also used as an independent name and was familiar in France during the early 20th century. Edmée is the feminine form.
- Yllnore
Origin:
AlbanianMeaning:
"star, luck, fate"Description:
A mystical and poetic feeling name, Yllnore is derived from the Albanian word yll meaniing "star". More figuratively and colloquially, however, it can also mean "fate, luck", "light" and "shooting star". Yllnora is an alternative form.
- Higgins
Origin:
Irish, EnglishMeaning:
"descendant of vikings; descendent of Hugh; descendent of Hicke"Description:
Briggs, Riggs, Hayes, and Collins are all in style, and Higgins feels like it could fit into this category of cool, rugged last names. Derived from an Irish surname, it is the anglicized form of O Huginn, meaning "descendant of Vikings". As an English surname however, it possibly comes the given name Hugh, or from the nickname Hicke (a diminutive of Richard). In this case it could more figuratively mean "son of mind and spirit" or "son of the brave ruler".
- Harlo
Origin:
Variation of Harlow/e, EnglishMeaning:
"rock hill or army hill"Description:
With Harlow in the Top 1000 for girls and currently on the rise as a masculine choice too, spelling variation Harlo has also gained more attention. In 2023, it was one of the fastest rising gender-neutral names, and with its no-frills spelling and similarity to Milo, Arlo, and Harvey, it might appeal to parents who want something modern, unisex, and concise.
- Kendy
Origin:
Diminutive of Kendall, Kendra, or Kendrick, EnglishMeaning:
"valley of the River Kent; handsome; royal"Description:
From Ellie and Millie to Stevie and Kenzie to Scottie and Birdie, nicknames as given names are rising up the charts and the contemporary feeling Kendy could make an unexpected but familiar sounding choice. It could work as an updated form of Kendall or Kendra, or an honor to a Kenneth or a Kendrick. Given to less than 10 babies in 2023, Kendy has been used on a small handful of girls most years since the 50s.
- Statler
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"steadfast, constant"Description:
This surname-inspired name derives from the Old German word statel meaning "steadfast" or "constant", so it could be a very modern honor for someone named Constance. Used for a character in The Muppets (as in Statler and Waldorf), reality TV star, Statler Riley is a contemporary bearer whose appearance on 90 Day Fiancé’ in 2024 could bring more attention to the name.