Amarie—pronounced ah-muh-REE in English or ah-ma-REE if you want to show off your high-school French—wears several lovely feathers in her cap at once: part sleek modern invention, part romantic nod to “amour,” and part sweet spin on the ever-classic Marie. Put those threads together and you get a meaning that shimmers somewhere between “beloved” and “star of the sea,” a blend that feels both timeless and delightfully fresh. Although she’s never cracked the Top 750 in the U.S., Amarie has been steadily fluttering around the 800s for more than two decades, suggesting she’s uncommon enough to turn heads but familiar enough not to baffle baristas. The name rolls off the tongue like a lullaby, pairs effortlessly with one-syllable middles (think Grace or Pearl), and carries a built-in message of love—perfect for a daughter you plan to spoil with affection and adventure in equal measure.