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  1. Fabia

    • Origin:

      Latin female variation of Fabian

    • Meaning:

      "bean grower"

    • Description:

      Fabia is one of several pleasant international-accented female versions of Fabian.
  2. Fabienne

    • Origin:

      French variation of Fabia

    • Meaning:

      "bean grower"

    • Description:

      Instead of the usual French suspects -- Danielle, Isabelle, Gabrielle -- why not consider Fabienne, which is less common and just as pretty.
  3. Fable

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Inventive name for the child of a writer.
  4. Fedar

    • Description:

      Fedar is an uncommon masculine name with Slavic origins, most likely a variant of Fedor or Fyodor, which are Eastern European forms of Theodore. The name derives from Greek elements meaning 'gift' and 'god,' essentially translating to 'gift of God.' Fedar maintains the strong, dignified quality of its more common variants while offering a distinctive spelling. This name is rarely encountered in English-speaking countries but has historical usage in Eastern European regions, particularly among those with Russian, Belarusian, or Ukrainian heritage. Fedar's simplicity and straightforward pronunciation make it accessible despite its rarity. The name carries an air of old-world charm combined with a certain rugged strength that makes it an interesting choice for parents seeking something unusual yet historically grounded.

  5. Femke

    • Origin:

      Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "peace"

    • Description:

      Femke is a diminutive version of the Dutch or Frisian name Fem, which in turn is a feminine form of the masculine name Femme (still with us?), which is a diminutive of several Old German names names containing the syllable "frid" which means peace.
  6. Fern

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "plant name"

    • Description:

      Of all the botanicals, Fern has been one of the slowest to move back from the front parlor into the nursery, despite the appealing girl character in the children's classic Charlotte's Web. Fern was most popular from the turn of the last century through the 1940s, reaching a high of #152 in 1916. We can certainly see her rejoining the long list of popular greenery names.
  7. Fiadh

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "wild"

    • Description:

      Fiadh is the fastest-rising girls name in Ireland, derived from the ancient root word for "wild". Sassy but gentle at the same time, it also entered the England and Wales Top 1000 in 2020 and has been steadily rising ever since.
  8. Fifer

    • Origin:

      Scottish occupational name

    • Meaning:

      "piper"

    • Description:

      This musical choice fits right in with all the new hard-working Millers and Gardeners. It's also a Scottish demonym, referring to an inhabitant of the historic Scottish county of Fife.
  9. Fjord

    • Origin:

      Norwegian nature name

    • Description:

      The Old Norse and modern Norwegian word name Fjord, which refers to a passage in the sea, could work for children of both genders.
  10. Freyja

    • Origin:

      Old Norse variation of Freya

    • Meaning:

      "a noble woman"

    • Description:

      The original form of the name of the Norse goddess Freya, whose name is now a worldwide sensation. Freya is the most common variant, although Freja is preferred in Denmark and Sweden. Iceland still uses Freyja, the Old Norse spelling.
  11. Gabrina

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, variation of Gavriela

    • Meaning:

      "God ismy strength"

    • Description:

      Gabrina is a name sometimes heard in the Latino community, could make a distinctive alternative to Gabriela.
  12. Galilee

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "the province"

    • Description:

      Galilee is a highly unusual place name, Galilee being a large region in northern Israel, the home of Jesus during at least thirty years of his life, and also where he cured a blind man. The Sea of Galilee gets its name from the area.
  13. Galileo

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "from Galilee"

    • Description:

      The name of the great Renaissance astronomer and mathematician would make a distinctive hero-middle-name for the son of parents involved in those fields.
  14. Genna

    • Description:

      Genna is a feminine name with Italian origins, serving as a diminutive form of Giovanna, the Italian equivalent of Jane or Joan. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' Genna carries this beautiful spiritual significance. The name has gained modest popularity in English-speaking countries as both a standalone name and a shortened form of Genevieve or Jennifer. With its soft, flowing sound and two-syllable structure, Genna strikes a perfect balance between uniqueness and familiarity. The name exudes a gentle, warm quality while remaining straightforward to pronounce and spell.
  15. Giacinta

    • Origin:

      Italian, from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "hyacinth"

    • Description:

      Giacinta is as pretty in its way as Jacinta, the Spanish name for the same purple flower, and is also a saint's name. Gia is the nickname it shares with all Gia-starting names.
  16. Giana

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Gianna

    • Description:

      This variant of Gianna has been in the US Top 1000 for most of the 21st century and hit a peak in 2010 at Number 568. The original spelling outranks the trimmed down version by far.
  17. Gianna

    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Giovanna or feminization of Gianni, forms of John

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      The Italian Gianna undoubtedly owes much of its popularity in the US to its status as an honor name for John. Before the importation of Gianna, there was no truly workable feminine form of John, so Gianna found widespread favor among American parents with Italian roots and far beyond.
  18. Giulana

    • Description:

      Giulana appears to be a variant spelling of Giuliana, the Italian feminine form of Julian, ultimately derived from the Latin name Julius. The name connects to ancient Roman heritage, specifically the Julian family name, and means "youthful" or "devoted to Jupiter." This particular spelling variation (missing an 'i') is quite rare, making it even more distinctive than the already elegant Giuliana. The name carries a romantic, melodious quality typical of Italian names, with its flowing syllables and soft sounds. While uncommon in English-speaking countries, it offers parents seeking Italian heritage connections a beautiful alternative that maintains cultural authenticity while providing a slightly unique twist on the more standard spelling.

  19. Giulia

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Julia

    • Meaning:

      "youthful"

    • Description:

      An Italian version of an English classic beginning to be adopted by cutting-edge American parents, including Entourage's Debi Mazar.
  20. Grant

    • Origin:

      Scottish from French

    • Meaning:

      "large"

    • Description:

      One-time beach-boy compadre of Glenn, Greg, and Gary that originated as a nickname for a tall person, Grant has become a no-nonsense, career-oriented grown-up and one that is seeing new appreciation. It was chosen for his son by actor Morris Chestnut. It has cultural cred via artist Grant Wood, whose best known painting is 'American Gothic.'

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