Unique, Feminine Girls Names
- Veronique
Origin:
French form of VeronicaMeaning:
"true image"Description:
Veronica seems poised to rise again, along with many other V names, and with it may follow this more romantic French version.
- Seneca
Origin:
Latin surname and Native AmericanMeaning:
"people of the standing rock"Description:
Seneca was both a Roman philosopher-statesman and is a Native American Iroquois tribe. Occasionally used for both girls and boys, Seneca is now a Hunger Games character.
- Zandra
Origin:
Variation of Sandra and AlexandraMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
A name that is rarely heard and might be worth considering as a way of zipping up a namesake Sandra. It has long been associated with iconoclastic British fashion designer Zandra Rhodes.
- Anaise
Origin:
Variation of AnaisDescription:
Anais, the name forever attached to the daring French-born American novelist and diarist Anais Nin, is unusual and French enough without appending an e, though some may think it clarifies pronunciation.
- Charisma
Origin:
Word name, English from GreekMeaning:
"charisma, grace"Description:
Trying to imbue your child with charisma at birth involves a certain degree of chutzpah. It was brought into the mix by ex. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress Charisma Carpenter, who was named after an Avon perfume.
- Adelice
Description:
Adelice is a delicate feminine name with French and Germanic roots. It likely derives from the Germanic elements 'adal' meaning 'noble' and 'ice' serving as a feminine suffix. It can be viewed as a variant of Adelaide or Adelais, with a softer, more flowing quality. The name has a vintage charm combined with a modern feel in its streamlined form. Though uncommon in usage statistics, Adelice offers an elegant alternative to more popular choices like Alice or Adeline. Its melodic three-syllable pronunciation gives it a graceful rhythm, while its rarity makes it distinctive. The name suggests refinement and gentility while remaining accessible in pronunciation.
