Gilly
Origin: English
Pronounced: Gi-Lly
Meaning: ‘Flower’
Gilly is also a Pet form of Gillian. Gilly is another ‘Game of Thrones’ name which is very hip in 2016, and is expected to carry through to 2017.
Famous Gillys Include:
- Gilly Louise Scarlett Flaherty (English footballer)
- Gilly Helen Coman (English actress)
- Gilly Flower (English actress)
Harriet
Origin: German, English
Pronounced: Har-riet,
Meaning: ‘Ruler of the home’
Also the feminine form of Harry. Another old fashioned name that has been revived in recent years.
Famous Harriets Include:
- Harriet Beecher Stowe (Author)
- Harriet Nelson (Actress)
- Harriet E. Wilson (Author)
- Harriet Monroe (Critic)
Hermione
Origin: Greek
Pronounced: Her-My-Niy
Meaning: ‘Dedicated to Hermes’
In Greek mythology, Hermione was the daughter of King Menelaus and Helen of Troy who was married to Achilles’ son Neoptolemus. Helen was reputed to be the most beautiful woman who ever lived. Of course, Harry Potter has made this name HUGE in recent years, and it continues to be super popular in 2017.
Famous Hermiones Include:
- Hermione Gingold (Stage Actress)
- Hermione Norris (Actress)
- Hermione Cornfield (Actress)
Honor
Origin: Latin
Pronounced: Hon-err
Meaning: ‘Integrity’
Honor is a somewhat more pressured virtue name than Hope or Grace. Jessica Alba called her daughter Honor – and it has gained traction as a popular name for baby girls.
Famous Honors Include:
- Honor Blackman (English actress)
- Honor Crowley (Politician)
- Honor Fell (Zoologist)
- Honor Ford-Smith (Poet)
Juliet
Origin: Latin
Pronounced: JOO-lee-et
Meaning: ‘Youthful’
One of the most romantic names. Timeless and in vouge in 2017.
Famous Juliet’s Include:
- Juliette Lewis (Movie actress)
- Juliette Bosco (Dancer)
- Juliette Buchs (Model)
- Juliette Gordon Low (Philantropist)
Juno
Origin: Latin
Pronounced: JOO-no
Meaning: ‘Queen of Heavens’
In Roman mythology Juno was the wife of Jupiter. Being somewhat unique and quirky, the name has become popular after the movie Juno was released.
Famous Junos Include:
- Juno Temple (Movie actress)
- Juno Dawson (Author)
- Juno (Singer)
Justice
Origin: Latin
Meaning: ‘Just; upright; righteous’
The name was given to judges or bestowed based on the personal characteristic of a just person. The name is popular at the moment as heart-throb actor Jensen Ackles called his daughter ‘Justice’ who is now 3 years old.
Famous Justices include:
- Justice Smith (TV Celebrity)
- Anna Justice (Director)
- Jessica Justice (Actress)
Kali
Origin: Indian
Meaning: ‘Black’
KÄli is the Hindu goddess of time, change, destruction and empowerment. Pronounced the same as traditional name ‘Carly’ – but with a unique twist.
Katniss
Origin: English
Meaning: ‘Plant Name, Sagittaria Genus’
Katniss Everdeen is the heroine of the popular Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins.
Kaydance
Origin: Latin
Meaning: ‘Joyful Rhythm’
Kaydance name is a girl name that starts with K and letter K means that illumination, intuition and revelation are the key words for the K, the eleventh letter of the alphabet, you are emotional and innovative, with a strong drive to succeed and you can be quite forceful and are many-sided also nervous tension, fear and hesitation are the negative aspects of this high-strung and idealistic cornerstone.
Famous Kaydances include:
- Kaydance McClure(Actress)