a cut above average

Considered not the best but a little above average. The quality of this dress isn't the finest that I've seen, but it is a cut above average.

better than average. John isn't the best mechanic in town, but he's a cut above average.

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Zelma	ZEL-mə	English
Leyton	LAY-tən	English (Rare)
Delfina	-	Italian, Spanish
Henye	-	Yiddish
DesidÉRio	-	Portuguese
Zina	-	Russian