Marian is, for me, a cooler version of [name_u]Marie[/name_u]/Maria with a lot of potential. It reminds me of the sea (= marine) and sounds so lovely!
Cassius?
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It’s an elegant name with a strong, powerful sound. I love the association with [name_m]Cassius[/name_m] the historical figure, and [name_m]Muhammad[/name_m] [name_u]Ali[/name_u]’s original first name. And you can’t go wrong with an -ius ending.
Juniper?
I adore how fun and quirky [name_u]Juniper[/name_u] sounds. It reminds me of [name_u]Sailor[/name_u] [name_m]Jupiter[/name_m], which was my favorite character besides [name_u]Sailor[/name_u] [name_f]Moon[/name_f]. [name_m]Even[/name_m] the nicknames [name_u]June[/name_u] or [name_f]Junie[/name_f] make me love it even more. I also appreciate the word/nature-inspired name theme.
[name_f]Aveline[/name_f]?
I like how it adds a little spunk to the ultra frilly [name_f]Ava[/name_f] while still sounding feminine and ethereal. It’s super cute and feels more complete and looks like it can age a tad better than [name_f]Ava[/name_f].
Stevie (g)?
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For a boy, I feel [name_u]Stevie[/name_u] is an a little dated nickname for [name_m]Steven[/name_m], whereas for a girl, [name_u]Stevie[/name_u] opens a whole new perspective! On a modern-day girl, [name_u]Stevie[/name_u] is fresh and spunky and works so well!
Isidore?
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It’s so soft, but also feels solid and established. I adore the imagery it has, of a kind-hearted young boy who grows up into a wonderful man. This name is on my longlist and I wouldn’t be surprised if it got higher, because it’s right up my ally.
Evaluna?
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I love the strength yet fluidity Evaluna possesses. It feels starry-eyed and endlessly bright, the four syllables feel like a solid and steady rythym, like that of the ocean or the beating of a heart which adds that element of strength in my mind… Resilience! The ‘[name_f]Eva[/name_f]’ is classic, elegant, and refined while ‘[name_f]Luna[/name_f]’ feels sleek, mysterious and just a little bit dreamy, so both of these names together is just 
Iver?
Iver has both Olde Worlde and nature vibes. It means yew wood but it also sounds like ivy. It’s a strong sounding name yet also soft. Also meaning archer, it conjures images of archery in the woods.
[name_m]Iver[/name_m] is a very unusual name, from a US/UK perspective, yet it feels familiar due to [name_m]Ivor[/name_m] and [name_m]Ivan[/name_m].
August?
I like how dignified the name [name_u]August[/name_u] sounds— it immediately makes me think of nobility. I think the nickname options, especially [name_m]Augie[/name_m] and [name_u]Gus[/name_u], make the name age well throughout different stages of life, also. And it’s one of those word names that feels like a name-name— as a big fan of a lot of word names, this is a plus.
What do you like about the name [name_u]Fennel[/name_u]?
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I like the gentle and unexpected sounds, and I love the culinary association- sweet and warm! It’s familiar without being overused.
Magdalena?
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