Lately I’ve been feeling like my list feels a bit stale, and could use some inspiration/refreshing… My style is a bit eclectic, so I thought this would maybe be a fun way to get inspired. My only rule is that they be eclectic… I’d love to see lists that don’t cater all to one style. Medieval names? Word names? Biblical names? Common names? Unisex names? Literary names? Hero names? I’m up for pretty much anything, but nothing would make me happier than to see Adeliza, Cosette, Ava, Tirzah, Auden, Fioralba, Wildflower, Auli’i, Thisbe, Livia, and Lottie all on the same list. I’d love to see what you come up with!
I will state that Isobel, Adele, Evangeline “Eva”, Vera, Claire, Ayla, and Tali are pretty set as my timeless favorites, and are probably not going anywhere. So feel free to skip over these as recommendations, since they’re already cemented on my list.
Thanks, berries!
2026 Edit: This thread keeps popping up in my “new and unread topics” section of my screen when I’m in the forums, and I’ve been enjoying being inspired this little time capsule of Nameberry a half decade ago! I thought y’all might enjoy some of these names as well, and if you want, feel free to add some of your own from 2026 for us all to share!
Thalia
Suvi
Isla
Cassia
Briar
Mira
Ava
Grey
Juliet
Clara
Etta
Alma
Celia
Edith
Naomi
Josephine
Lydia
Ada
Violet
Pearl
Nora
Elodie
Anastasia
Eloise
Cordelia
Alicia
Bonnie
Ailsa
Amalia