Unusual or just Beautiful

Just names that have popped into my head ones I haven't seen any version of before and ones that no one really thinks about.
  1. Blaize
    • Origin:

      Variation of Blaise, French
    • Meaning:

      "to lisp, stammer"
    • Description:

      A Blaise/Blaze hybrid that maintains neither the history of Blaise nor the wordiness of Blaze.
  2. Briella
    • Origin:

      Short form of Gabriella
    • Meaning:

      "God is my strength"
    • Description:

      If you feel, as many parents do, that Gabby or Gabi is too harsh a short form for the mellifluous name Gabriella, try Brie, Brielle, or Briella.
  3. Elysia
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "from Elysium"
    • Description:

      While this might be used as an alternative spelling to Elisa, Alyssa, Alicia, and similar, this form stands out from the pack as Elysia relates to Elysian Fields, the home of the blessed dead in Greek and Roman mythology. Far less popular than other similar choices, it did rank in the UK Top 1000 until the 2020s, albeit near the latter end of the list.
  4. Elsabeth
    • Hadrian
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "dark-haired"
      • Description:

        Most parents would find this old Roman name pretentious compared to the more accessible Adrian, but some history buffs just might want to commemorate the enlightened emperor.
    • Katiya