By Pamela Redmond · Updated October 2026
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Rafelia is a feminine name that appears to be a rare elaboration of Rafael or Raphaela. With Hebrew origins, it connects to the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed' or 'healing God.' This uncommon…
Rafiela is a feminine name likely derived from the masculine name Raphael, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'God has healed.' This feminized variation maintains the melodic quality and spiritual…
Bertunga is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a creative elaboration of the Germanic name element "bert" meaning "bright" or "famous," combined with a unique suffix.…
Roderiga is a feminine name that represents the female form of Rodrigo, which derives from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'ric' (power, rule), together meaning 'famous ruler' or 'powerful…
Roldana is a feminine name with likely Spanish or Latin American origins. It appears to be a feminine form of Roland, a name of Germanic origin meaning 'famous land' or 'fame of the land.' Roland was…
Rosemunda is a rare feminine name with Germanic roots, combining elements meaning 'horse' (from 'hros') and 'protection' or 'guardian' (from 'mund'). This elegant name has historical connections to…
Spanish
"ruby"
Perhaps influenced by the Hispanic-themed TV show of this name, several hundred parents chose it in the last year counted.
Rufa is a feminine name with ancient Roman origins. It derives from the Latin word 'rufus' meaning 'red-haired' or 'red-headed.' Historically, it was used as a descriptive nickname or cognomen in…
Spanish, feminine variation of Salvador
Olde World Latin.
Spanish, from Latin
"sacred"
Sancha of Leon was an 11th century princess who became Queen of Spain after her brother was killed by Ferdinand I, whom she then married. A twisted tale indeed, but Sancha is one of those names that…
Spanish variation of Sancia
The forerunner of Cynthia is all but unknown these days, but deserving of import and revival.
Saretta is a delicate feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive of Sara, which derives from Hebrew meaning "princess." The suffix "-etta" adds a sense of endearment and delicacy,…
Zarita is a feminine name with Spanish or Latin American origins, possibly a diminutive form of names like Zara or Sarah. The suffix '-ita' is a Spanish diminutive denoting affection or smallness.…
Spanish, from Greek
"west wind"
Sefarina is dramatic and feminine, but Serafina is far more commonly used. Think of Sefarina as deriving from Zephyr, which can be used as a male name; the female version is Zephyrine or Zephyrina,…
"a sign"
Nearly unknown here, with good reason.
Spanish place-name
This legendary Andalusian city, according to myth founded by Hercules, is an undiscovered baby name destination.
Silvina is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' It's essentially a feminine form of Silvio or Silvius, names connected to the Roman god of forests…
Silveria is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'wood', or from 'silverius' meaning 'silvery'. The name carries connotations of natural beauty, woodland…
Spanish nature name
For any parents out there searching for a nature name starting with x -- and we doubt there are many -- this one, named for a Spanish monk called Ximenes, is a small tropical plant bearing wild limes.
Cimona is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Simona (the feminine form of Simon, meaning 'to hear' or 'to be heard' in Hebrew). It might also be a creative variation…
