Bengal Cat Names

Úlfur is a top name in its native Iceland, although it isn't likely to travel outside the country.

Bracha is literally the Hebrew word for blessing. It's rarely put on the birth certificate in the US, although many Jewish girls carry it as their Hebrew name.

Richeza was a name that had its heyday in the Middle Ages but has since fallen into disuse. Richeza, and its variation Richenza, were used by the Swedish and Polish royal families. In a modern context, Richeza could be used to honor an important Richard in the family.

Lacks the cachet of some newer place-names.

In the Book of Samuel, Rizpah is a concubine of Saul. When her sons were killed, she built a house around their bodies and refused to leave their side for seven months.

The Yiddish name from which the common matronymic Jewish surname Glick derives.

Rikissa is an old Swedish name famously borne by Rikissa Birgersdotter, Queen of Norway. Her name was derived from the Germanic Richiza, which is derived from the same source as Richard. That makes Rikissa an unexpected, quirky way to honor an important Richard in your life.

Elysium, or the Elysian Fields, was the Greek mythological utopia where the blessed and righteous resided after death. It's been used as a baby name for girls and boys in small numbers, although the Elyseum variation has yet to break the charts.

In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.

Philosophical surname that could make an unusual first for a red-headed girl.

Hebrew name with a bountiful meaning but a less-than-attractive sound.

The ancient mother name from which Richeza, Richenza, Rikissa, and Rixa were spawned. Richiza was derived from the Germanic root ric, meaning "mighty" or "wealthy." The classic masculine name Richard comes from the same origins.

Benedita is easy for an English speaker to pronounce yet sounds just uncommon enough to be intriguing. And with Benedict more in mainstream use, Benedita feels possible.

An alternative spelling, found in some sources, of Arianrhod. This version lacks the fashionable "Aria" sound that is part of Arianrhod's appeal.

Many Cornish names in use today are taken directly from the dictionary, as is the case with Bennath, a noun meaning "blessing." Despite its similarity to the male name Bennett, Bennath is most commonly used among baby girls.

Tordis left Norway's popularity charts in 1948, placing it among the old lady name that could soon be up for revival.