![]() ![]() as a top-10 moniker in the 1950s – is long overdue to make a comeback as a sweet-as-honey baby girl name. Deborahĭeborah, also spelled Debra, comes from the Hebrew word for "bee." There aren't many things sweeter than honey, and Deborah – a name that reached peak popularity in the U.S. Bonnieīonnie, while long used by the Scottish as a word for "pretty" or "attractive," may also come from the French word bon, which means "good." The French word has everything to do with why some candy is referred to as bonbons, so in a deliciously indirect way, the vintage name Bonnie is a super-sweet and increasingly popular baby name. This is a sweet name with staying power for a baby girl. Also the name of a mythical nymph who cared for Dionysus, Ambrosia comes from the Latin ambrosius, which means "immortal," and it's almost always depicted as something deliciously sweet. Sweet baby girl names AmbrosiaĪmbrosia is known as the nectar of the gods, which is said to ensure immortality for, or at least cleanse, whoever ingests it. The name is thought to be a variant of the Norse name Rolf, which means "famous wolf." Additionally, as anyone with a sweet tooth may know, it's the name of a classic, cone-shaped caramel-filled chocolate candy often sold at movie theaters: Rolos! Spelled with one "L" or two, this adorable name might be just right for your little sweetie. Rollo was a Viking who became the first ruler of Normandy in the early 900s. His name, it's said, means "sweet-smelling" or "fragrant." You won't find Quanah anywhere on the Social Security list of most popular names, which makes this soothing name that much sweeter. Born in Oklahoma in the 19th century, he led the Kwahadi band of the Comanche Nation. Quannah (also spelled Quanah) was the name of the last Comanche leader, Quanah Parker. ![]() ![]() And if you haven't made the connection already, Necco (short for New England Candy Company) was also a candy company founded in the late 1800s that produced Necco wafers – the iconic, pastel-colored candy discs in flavors such as clove, chocolate, and licorice, which come in a tube wrapped in thin waxed paper. Also spelled Neco or Necho, it is the name of two rulers of ancient Egypt. Necco is most commonly heard as a surname in Italy. Since maple trees are known for their naturally sweet sap that runs in spring, is collected by sugar farmers, and boiled down to make a delicious natural sugar, this is one super name for a sweet baby boy. Once upon a time, it was given to a person who lived near a maple tree. Originally a surname, it's catching on as a given name. Javor means "maple tree" in Serbian, Croatian, and other Slavic languages. No matter how it's spelled, this name is a winner in our book. This name is often spelled Jarrah, a spelling variation that's more popular, perhaps because it better distinguishes the name from the feminine Sarah. Jarah is a biblical name taken from the Old Testament that means "honeycomb" or "honeysuckle" in Hebrew. On a sweeter note, the Heath candy bar is made of toffee, almonds, and chocolate. The best-known figure with this name is the late Australian actor Heath Ledger, who starred in many films, including 10 Things I Hate About You and The Dark Knight, for which he won a posthumous Academy Award in 2009. Heath is an English name, originally a surname, given to someone who lived on or near a heath (open land covered in coarse grass, heather, and gorse). There is also a Scottish Clan Graham and an English author named Graham Greene, as well as Graham Nash, the sweet-voiced singer-songwriter from Crosby, Stills & Nash. ![]() It comes from the surname Grantham, which translates to "from a gravel homestead." But who can help but think of the sweet graham cracker, a key ingredient in s'mores and in crusts for cheesecakes. Graham is a Scottish surname turned given name. Actors Clark Gable and Clark Gregg, jazz trumpeter Clark Terry, and comic book character Clark Kent (aka Superman) are the most notable bearers of this name. Though the name means "cleric" or "scribe," it also has sweet origins: In 1917, a candymaker named David Clark released the Clark Bar, which is similar to the Butterfinger. ClarkĬlark is a common English surname that has long been repurposed as a given name. Carmelo is a super sweet, almost buttery, melodic name. Carmelo Anthony is an NBA basketball player. Our Lady of Carmel was another name for the Virgin Mary. The masculine form of the name Carmel, this sweet and golden name means "garden" in Hebrew. Carmelo is a naturally sweet given name with Latin roots. ![]()
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