Anthropologie trendsetters #2

Part two! As expected from Anthropologie a bohemian, unexpected and elegant arrangement of names. This list is nothing short from unique. 
  1. Adelaide
    • Origin:

      Variant of Adelheidis, German
    • Meaning:

      "noble, nobility"
    • Description:

      Adelaide is now heading straight uphill on the coattails of such newly popular sisters as Ava, Ada, and Audrey, and in the company of Adeline and Amelia. It was chosen by actress Katherine Heigl for the name of her second daughter.
  2. Adoria
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift, beloved, adored"
    • Description:

      Naming your baby Adoria is a little like naming her Love or Desire. It's a loving message, but perhaps a bit too loving.
  3. Aleksander
    • Origin:

      Russian variant of Alexander
    • Description:

      Will any English speaker spell your son Aleksander's name right on the first try? Nyet.
  4. Alessandra
    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Alexandra
    • Meaning:

      "defending men"
    • Description:

      This softened version is even prettier than the original.
  5. Allaire
    • Origin:

      French surname, possibly meaning "cheerful"
    • Meaning:

      "cheerful"
    • Description:

      Allaire, a last name in France. could make a first, with its light and airy feel.
  6. Aloe
    • Origin:

      Plant name from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "resin"
  7. Amadi
    • Origin:

      African
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      Though this is traditionally a male name, it can work for a girl in our culture. Might also be considered a short form of the Italian Amadea.
  8. Anchor
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Plausible word name, denoting strength and stability.
  9. Anja
    • Origin:

      Russian variation of Anna
    • Meaning:

      "grace"
    • Description:

      Anja is one of the most internatioanl of several versions of Ann/Anna now being imported, also including Anya and Annika.
  10. Ara
    • Origin:

      Armenian
    • Meaning:

      "king"
    • Description:

      Simple and yet distinctive, Ara is a mythological name of a famously handsome king. Although it originated as a boys' name, in the contemporary US, it's now much more commonly used for girls.
  11. Arbor
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "tree"
    • Description:

      Arbor is a quirky nature name with holiday vibes.
  12. Aspen
    • Origin:

      Nature and place-name
    • Description:

      Aspen is part of two groups of stylish and unique baby names: nature names and place-names. The name of a graceful tree in the poplar family with heart-shaped leaves so delicate they quiver in the gentlest breeze, Aspen is also the name of a trendy Colorado ski resort. Aspen started as a unisex name possibility but now is much more frequently worn by girls.
  13. Audre
    • Austen
      • Origin:

        Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin
      • Meaning:

        "great, magnificent"
      • Description:

        While Austin is a popular boys' name, this spelling, honoring novelist Jane, nudges the name toward gender-neutral, chosen last year for 67 baby boys and 57 girls.
    • Azure
      • Origin:

        English color name
      • Meaning:

        "sky blue"
      • Description:

        Azure is a colorful choice for a blue-eyed child, recently chosen by Elon Musk for his daughter. Currently, Azure is used for American baby girls and boys in equal numbers. Among other blue-toned color name possibilities: Indigo, Cerulean, and Blue itself.
    • Adrian
      • Adura
        • Alejrandra
          • Altamira
            • Alyzah