Perfume-inspired names
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Wouldn't it be lovely to name your child after a beautiful fragrance? Aside from the obvious ones (Coco, Chloe, Jicky, Mitsouko, Shalimar)... here are some under-the-radar names inspired by perfumes.
- Aerin
Origin:
Tolkien Middle Earth invention, or variation of ErinDescription:
In Tolkien's world, the derivation of this airy name is Elvish. Regular folks might consider it an artsier form of Erin, borne by cosmetics heiress and socialite Aerin Lauder.
- Ambrette
Origin:
French, word nameDescription:
Ambrette is the name of a French dessert pear, and also a West Indian hibiscus seed.
- Artemisia
Origin:
Greek, variation of ArtemisDescription:
You might think Artemisia is the feminine form of the name, but in fact the original Artemis is feminine too, the name of the Greek mythological goddess of the moon. Artemisia Gentileschi was an esteemed Italian Baroque painter, unusual in an era when not many women were acknowledged. Artemisia is also a genus of plants which include sagebrush and tarragon.
- Amaranthine
- Anisia
- Antaeus
- Aventus
- Cinnabar
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Associated with a vivid red-orange-colored lacquer, would make a more than distinctive color-related choice.
- Cristalle
- Cabotine
- Calice
- Caline
- Calyx
- Ellena
- Immortelle
- Kenzo
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"strong and healthy"Description:
Kenzo is a common Japanese name with several creative bearers: the single-named fashion designer, prizewinning architect Kenzo Takada, and painter Kenzo Okada, which makes it internationally recognizable.
- Kilian
Origin:
German variation of Cillian, IrishMeaning:
"war strife; church"Description:
This German spelling of the classic Irish Cillian is heard throughout Europe — it's a popular choice in France as well.
- Loulou
Origin:
Diminutive of Louise or LouisaDescription:
Loulou is more likely to be fashioned as Lulu today, but as a short form for any of the Louise names, Loulou is the more logical if more cumbersome spelling. Adorable, in either version.
- Misia
- Mitzah