Bengal Cat Names
- Sadiyah
Description:
Sadiyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'fortunate' or 'lucky.' It's a variant spelling of Saadia or Sadiya, derived from the Arabic root 'sa'd' relating to happiness, good fortune, and prosperity. The name has historical significance in Islamic culture and has been borne by notable women throughout history. The spelling with the final 'h' emphasizes its traditional Arabic pronunciation and gives it an elegant quality. Sadiyah remains moderately popular in Muslim communities worldwide and has gained some recognition in Western countries with diverse populations. The name carries positive connotations of joy and blessedness, making it an appealing choice for parents wanting a name with both cultural significance and an optimistic meaning.
- Nagida
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"prosperous, successful"Description:
Hebrew name with a bountiful meaning but a less-than-attractive sound.
- Varsha
Origin:
HindiMeaning:
"rain"Description:
This Indian name with a Slavic sound definitely has potential.
- Carwen
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"blessed love"Description:
This feminine version of the Welsh name Carwyn could be a good choice for parents looking for something fresher than Bronwen.
- Richiza
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"wealthy"Description:
The ancient mother name from which Richeza, Richenza, Rikissa, and Rixa were spawned. Richiza was derived from the Germanic root ric, meaning "mighty" or "wealthy." The classic masculine name Richard comes from the same origins.
- Fortune
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"luck, fate, wealth"Description:
A contemporary sounding word name with an ancient history, widely used in the Roman Empire, and based on the mythic goddess of good luck and fertility.
- Guin
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"white, fair, blessed"Description:
Yet another member of the Gwyn/Gwen/Finn family of names ultimately deriving from a Celtic element meaning "white", Guin gets rare use in England and Wales; a notable bearer is Olympic-medal winning rower Guin Batten.
- Blakesley
Origin:
English place-name and surnameMeaning:
"dark wolf's wood or clearing"Description:
Blakesley is the name of a village in England, also sometimes found as a surname along with Blakely and Blakeley, turned into a first name for their daughter by reality stars Trista and Ryan Sutter. Blakesley joins other -ley ending names -- Hadley, Finley -- as one of the most popular forms of unisex names with a girlish spin.
- Tordis
Origin:
Norwegian variation of Þórdís, Old NorseMeaning:
"thunder goddess"Description:
Tordis left Norway's popularity charts in 1948, placing it among the old lady name that could soon be up for revival.
- Tolver
Origin:
DanishMeaning:
"thunder wolf, twelve"Description:
Diminutive form of Tholf
- Aranrhod
Origin:
Welsh, possibly "silver wheel"Meaning:
"silver wheel"Description:
An alternative spelling, found in some sources, of Arianrhod. This version lacks the fashionable "Aria" sound that is part of Arianrhod's appeal.
- Benedita
Origin:
PortugueseMeaning:
"blessed"Description:
Benedita is easy for an English speaker to pronounce yet sounds just uncommon enough to be intriguing. And with Benedict more in mainstream use, Benedita feels possible.
- Breeze
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Most will see this as a refreshing middle name possibility, but Bristol Palin baby daddy Levi Johnston used it as a first name for his new daughter, Breeze Beretta.
- Rixa
Origin:
Diminutive of Richiza, Richenza, or Rikissa, GermanMeaning:
"wealthy"Description:
A nickname for medieval names such as Richenza and Rikissa, which were derived from the Germanic name Richiza. RIxa could easily be adapted for modern use, particularly if you're looking to honor a Richard.
- Felicitas
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"good luck, fortune"Description:
In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.
- Eythora
Origin:
IcelandicMeaning:
"thunder"Description:
An anglicised or dutchified spelling of the Icelandic name Eyþóra, brought to fame by the Dutch Olympic gymnast Eythora Elisabet Thorsdottir, whose parents are Icelandic.
- Lakshmi
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"a lucky omen"Description:
Often heard in India, this is the name of the Hindu goddess of abundance, beauty, and prosperity, the embodiment of grace and charm --lucky omens indeed. The goddess Lakshmi is worshiped daily in Hindu homes, and has festivals held in her honor.
- Wylder
Origin:
Spelling variation of WilderMeaning:
"wild, untamed, uncontrolled"Description:
Wilder is one of the hottest boy names of this decade, and now Wylder has entered the Top 1000 for boys as of 2021. More parents are beginning to consider Wilder and Wylder as a bold and adventurous name for a girl as well, with around 30 girls receiving the name in a recent year.
- Bennette
Origin:
Feminization of Bennett, English, medieval form of Benedict, LatinMeaning:
"blessed"Description:
Bennett doesn't really need feminizing — over 100 baby girls in 2020 were given the name as it is — but if you need to make it clear that it's a girl name, Bennette is one way to do that.
