Names of Real People I Know

Angeli

Angeli is a feminine name with Italian and Greek roots, derived from 'angelo,' meaning 'angel' or 'messenger.' In Greek, 'angelos' referred to a divine messenger, later adopted into Christian…

Selia

Selia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, creating a rich tapestry of meanings. It may be a variant of Celia, which derives from the Roman family name Caelius, meaning "heaven" or…

Mirielle

Mirielle is a feminine name of French origin, a variant spelling of Mireille, which derives from the Occitan name Mireio, made famous by Frédéric Mistral's poem of the same name. The name is thought…

Natividad

Spanish from Latin

"nativity"

Traditionally given to girls born on the September birth date of the Virgin Mary.

Cerise

French

"cherry"

Infinitely preferable to the tease-inspiring English version of the word.

Aderyn

Welsh

"bird"

Derived from the Welsh word for bird, this name might just be ready to have her moment: a nature-connected meaning, a fantastical air, a way to nickname Addie, and a similar style to Elowen, Arwen,…

Aideen

Irish

"jealousy"

A name possibly derived from Etain, an ancient Irish sun and horse goddess whose name is still used. Adina is a related choice.