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Lucy

Lucy is the English form of the Roman Lucia, which derives from the Latin word "lux" meaning "light." Lucy and Lucia were at one time given to girls born at dawn. Lucy can alternatively be spelled Luci or Lucie.

Lucy was fashionable first in England and Wales but now is popular in the US as well. That's due to its attractiveness on so many levels: Lucy is both saucy and solid, a saint's name and heroine of several great novels, and is associated with characters as diverse as the bossy Lucy in Peanuts, the psychedelic "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds," and the madcap I Love Lucy.

Mila

Mila is a feminine name of Spanish origin with several meanings. In Spanish, it means "miracles," while in Slavic, it translates to "favored." Mila is also a diminutive of Camila, allowing you to get creative with a family name from previous generations. Famous women with this name include actresses Mila Kunis and Milla Jovovich. As the apple of your eye and a source of infinite wonder, choosing the name Mila is a sweet way to remind them.

Melanie

Melanie is a girl's name with Greek origins meaning “black” or “dark-skinned.” The name was first introduced into the English language during the Middle Ages by French settlers. Melanie is a beautiful girl’s name that has been a popular choice since the 1960s. Other variations of this name include the Latin Melania and the rather sophisticated-looking Mélanie.

Mason

Mason is a gender-neutral name of British roots, meaning "stone worker." When it comes to English occupational names, Mason certainly takes the cake. Sharing their definition with highly-skilled workers who handle bricks and stones daily, Mason is undoubtedly a solid and sturdy choice for your eager beaver. No stranger to the spotlight, Mason shot to fame on Keeping Up With The Kardashians when mama Kourtney chose the name for her firstborn.

Leo

Sometimes you don’t have to roar to get attention; you need just three letters to land on something great. Leo dates to Roman times and was the name of popes, saints, emperors, and kings. For stargazers, Leo is the fifth Zodiac sign and a constellation shaped like a lion. Like Milo and Theo, Leo ends with an appealing O sound. One of many nicknames elevated to first-name status, it can serve as a nickname for Leonardo, Leonard, Leopold, and Leon, or it can stand on its own. Javier Bardem and Penelope Cruz named their son Leo Encinas Cruz in 2011.

Lucille

Looking for a distinctive girl's name that has classic charm while also enjoying the status of being a rare gem? Lucille is a French given name set to illuminate your baby name selections! It comes from Lucia, meaning "light," a fourth-century patron saint of the blind. It's the name of one of the most celebrated comedians of the 20th century, Lucille Ball, and the name of a BB King song. Saturday Night Live favorite Maya Rudolph gave her daughter the name Lucille in 2009.

Kylie

It may come as no surprise to learn that the girl's name Kylie springs from Australian roots, given Kylie Minogue's global stardom. But you may be interested to learn that it is the Indigenous Australian word for "a curved returning stick," better known as a boomerang. Another source for this given name is the Irish surname Kiely or O'Cadhla, meaning "beautiful" and "graceful." No doubt you will be spinning around with joy when your beautiful baby Kylie arrives in the world!

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