Names That Mean Lovely

Intriguing Old Welsh name being revived there, but would have major pronunciation problems here.

This Persian name with an Old Testament pedigree has a warm Sasha-like feel. The Biblical Vashti was a queen who refused her husband's orders to appear naked in front of his party guests and so was deposed in favor of Esther. For her independent spirit, Vashti has become something of a feminist icon.

Another of the new Greek-accented Cal- names.

A shimmery name with a wonderful meaning; another intriguing variation is Siroun.

The more familiar name Thandi is often used as a nickname for Thandeka.

A rare name typically heard within Italian Jewish families.