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5 names

Dutch · English

Advice; counsel

Familiar

English

Rose + Mary; also the rosemary herb

FamiliarRising

English · French

Daydream

Uncommon

English · Irish

From a name meaning little poet of the king

Rare gem

English · Literary

Meaning uncertain; fame and joy is an unproved explanation

Rare gem

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