Brielle
Origin: Hebrew, Irish, French
Meaning: ‘Brielle’ is a variation on the name ‘Gabrielle’. �It means ‘A closed area’. �Alternative meaning is ‘Hunting Grounds’
It is also the name of a seaport in the Western Netherlands.
Famous Brielle’s include:
- Brielle Barbusca (TV Actress)
- Brielle Lacosta (model)
- Brielle Von Hugel (Pop Singer)
Bronte
Origin: Greek
Meaning: ‘The Sound of Thunder’
Although this name has been around for decades, when surnames became popular in the 2010’s, the popular novel �’Wuthering Heights’ by Charlotte Bronte and the popularity of the ‘Bronte sisters’ made this a popular name. �When the name was first used, it was pronounced ‘Brun-tee’. �Thank goodness that has changed in recent years.
Famous Bronte’s include:
- Emily, Charlotte and Anne Bronte (the Bronte Sisters)
- Bronte Barratt (Aussie Swimmer)
Ciara
Origin: Irish
Pronunciation: �’Kear ah’ in Ireland. �In the United States it is pronounced ‘Key – Arr- Ahhh’
Meaning: �’Saint’ or ‘Dark-haired’
Ciara is an Irish name and a variation on the male name ‘Ciaran’ (usually spelt Kieran in Australia). �St Ciara was a prominent figure in seventh-century Ireland and established a monastery in the Kilkeary in County Tipperary. �It was one of the most popular girl’s names in 2006, and we predict it will be one of the top names in 2017!
Famous Ciara’s include:
- Ciara (the R & B singer without a surname)
- Ciara Sexton (Dancer)
- Constance McCormack (Soccer Player)
- Ciara Bravo (TV Actress)
Constance
Origin: English, Latin
Meaning: �”With Purpose and Consistency’
Another name that is steeped in history, with historical names making a huge comeback in 2017. �Constance was the daughter of William the Conquerer (first King of England). �It was also a popular character in Gossip Girl. �A variation on the name is ‘Connie’.
Famous people called ‘Constance’ include:
- Constance Zimmer (USA Actress)
- Constance Hall (Perth based blogger)
- Constance Keen (Pianist)
Cora
Origin: Greek
Meaning: ‘Maiden’
The name Cora was first made popular in the 1826 book ‘The Last of the Mohicans’. � Cora was also the name of the daughter of Zeus. �It has been a popular name since the 1880’s, but with the wonderful character of Cora Crawley in Downton Abbey, the name has had a popular resurgence. Cora is also a shortened form of the name ‘Cordelia’ or ‘Coraline’. �The names ‘Corinne’, ‘Coralie’ and ‘Clara’ are also derivatives of the name Cora.
Famous People Called Cora:
- Cora Pearl (English-French Cortesan)
- Cora Walton (American Gospel Singer)
- Cora Corre (English Model and Grandaughter of Vivienne Westwood)
Daisy
Origin: English
Meaning: Named after the flower
Dairy is thought to be a pet name for girls named ‘Margaret’. �The name became popular after the use in the song called ‘A Bicycle Built For Two’. �Was also the name used for the Kitchen Maid in Downton Abbey.
Famous People Called Daisy:
- Daisy Lowe (Model)
- Daisy Ridley (Actress)
- Daisy Fuentes (TV Actress and Fit Lady from the TV Ad)
- Daisy Bates (Civil Rights Leader)
Emmeline
Origin: French, English
Meaning: �Industrious and Hard-Working
Emmeline is a variation on the name ‘Amelia’. �The Normans introduced this name to early England. �Emmeline was also the infamous name of the charcter portrayed by a young Brooke Shields in ‘The Blue Lagoon’. It was also the name of a witch in the Harry Potter series.
Famous People Called Emmeline:
- Emmeline Pankhurst (Famous British Suffragette)
- Emmeline Ndongue (French Olympic Basketball Player)
- Emmeline Bale (daughter of Welsh Actor Christian Bale)
Eve
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: �’Life’ or ‘To Breath’
Eve is a biblical name, which has been popular for millennia. �Eve is reputed to be the first female formed from a rib from Adam.
Famous Eve’s Include:
- Eve (Rapper from the United States)
- Eve Torres (Wrestler)
- Eve Hewson (Movie Star)
Fern
Origin: English
Meaning: �’A Green Plant That Loves Shade’
Fern is one of those old style baby names that isn’t as common or popular as the usual ‘Rose’ or ‘Daisy’ names. �Although it has been around since the 1880’s, with old fashioned names that are left of centre again becoming popular, this is one to watch in 2017!
Famous Fern’s Include:
- Fern Arable is the main character in the book ‘Charlotte’s Web’
- Fern Holland (American Lawyer and human-rights activist)
- Fern Michaels (Romance Novelist)
Freya
Origin: �English, Norse
Pronounced: FRAY-AHH
Meaning: �’Of Noble Birth’ or ‘Noble Woman’
Freya was the most beautiful of all the Norse Goddesses�and was the Goddess of Fertility.
Famous Freya’s Include:
- Freya Mathews (Australian philosopher and author)
- Freya Mavor (TV Actress)
- Freya Lim (Pop Singer)
- Freya Van den Bossche (Politician)
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