Name Inspiration

This is a blog for expentant mothers, people who are looking to change their names as well as name lovers. I put together these list of names as they stood out to me as the best of the best.

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Liliette

Liliette (Lil-ee-ette) is a stunning name for a sophisticated girl. Liliette is of French origin and means “pure”. It is currently not ranked in the top 1000 names and is a more unique alternative to Lily. Liliette has the personality number 1, which means they are adventurous, strong, independent, and are natural born leaders.

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Elcia

This beautiful name is from Greek origin and pronounced Elle-see-ah. Elcia refers to the mythological place to rest for the souls of the virtuous. This name is mainly given to girls and is also currently unranked which makes it incredibly unique. I’m in love with this name!

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Zagros

This is a rare unisex name that can be given to a girl or a boy. Zagros is a mountain range in Iran that also runs along Turkey and Iraq. The Zagros mountains were occupied by the earliest humans. There are fossils dating back to as much as 35,000 years ago. The highest point in this mountain range is Dena at 14,465 ft. This edgy and unique name means strong and powerful. There are currently no notable celebrities or prominent figures named Zagros.

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Zara

Zara is of Hebrew and Arabic origin. It is the variant of the biblical name Sarah. It also means “princess” and “to blossom”. Princess Anne named her daughter Zara which put this name in the upper class. It’s in the top 500 names in the United States. 

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Blair

This is a unisex name that is just as suitable for a girl as for a boy. However, in the United States the name Blair is used almost predominantly as a girls name and in England and Wales it’s used more as a boys name. Blair means “dweller on the plain” and is of Scottish origin. Tony Blair is a British politician and Blair is one of the main characters in the show gossip girl played by Leighton Meester. 

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Hana

This name is an alternative to the biblical name Hannah. In Japanese this name means “flower” or “blossom”. Although this is not the traditional spelling of the name Hannah this variation made it in the top 1000 baby names in the United States. Hana is also one of the main characters in the show Pretty Little Liars. 

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Kenna

Kenna is the feminine version and the Scottish variant of the name Kenneth. This name means good looking. It’s a unique name that is easy to pronounce and remember. Kenna is also the supporting characters in the TV show “Reign”. 

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Damon

Damon is an ancient greek name with very positive connotations. This name derives from the story of Damon and Pythias where they both became a symbol of true friendship. Damon risked his life to save his friend from execution. The baby name Damon gives out an aura of unwavering loyalty and compassion. It also started rising in popularity after the TV show Vampire Diaries.

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Lily

Lily is a beautiful feminine name for a girl. This name is perfect for a spring baby. It’s also a very common name in many cultures. It’s a great nature name for a very beautiful and sweet girl. The lily flower represents humility and devotion as well as innocence. 

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Zev

This name is one of those one syllable baby boy names that denotes strength. This name means “wolf” in hebrew. It’s an incredibly unique name for a boy however it is still easy to pronounce in many english speaking countries. This name is incredibly masculine and the meaning behind the name is extremely powerful.

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Vienna

This is one of my favorite location names for a girl that has increased in popularity over the past few years. This name is sweet and feminine as well as incredibly unique. It is also easy to pronounce. Additionally, this name is filled with european culture vibes and so chic!

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Anya

Anya (An-yah) is a Russian diminutive of Anna. This name is mostly popular in eastern european countries. In Denmark and Germany it's also used but the spelling is Anja. I still prefer the Anya spelling though since it would be easier to read and pronounce in English speaking countries. Anya means "grace" and it is in the top 500 names in the US. 

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Serena

From Latin Origin, Serena means tranquil and serene. It's on the top 500, and that means that it's familiar but not overused. Serena was also a character in the Gossip Girl series played by Blake Lively. 

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Talia

This is my moms name and she always gets comments on her name. Talia is from Hebrew origins and means gentle dew from heaven. It rolls of the tongue nicely and doesn't sound like a mouthful. It's a great choice.

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Alma

Alma is from Latin origin and means nurturing soul. It's in the top 1000 names and beautiful for a girl. It was at it's most popular in the early 1900's but recently it started trending again.

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Isla

(eye-la) is currently in the top 10 in England. This is a girl name that comes from scottish origins. Isla is the name of the Scottish river and after an Island called Islay. Isla Black Hitchens is also a character from the Harry Potter Series.

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Esme

(Ez-may) Esme is of French and Persian origin. It's a fresher and more modern sounding version of the name Esmeralda. Esme means esteemed/beloved. The name Esme also means emerald.