By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French variation of Theresa
Last popular in this country from the 1920s to the 1950s, it now seems more modern than the English Theresa.
English, feminine variation of Thomas
One of those feminizations that came over shortly after the Mayflower but has been lost at sea ever since.
Turkic, Mongol
"iron"
Although Tamerlaine, especially with the addition of an i, feels more feminine than masculine these days and is occasionally used for girls, the original Tamerlane was a fierce Mongol warrior.
Greek
"honoring god"
Previously Timothy's dusty and outdated sister, now actually feels fresher than its brother name. With Thea names right on trend at the moment, this could be a surprising and even more unusual…
Diminutive or variation of Irish surname Tabar
"water pourer"
A nickname with quirky, old-fashioned charm, Tipper likely comes from the Irish surname, Tabar, meaning "water pourer", though it may also just be used as a playful pet name for a girl, if it happens…
English, modern spelling variation of Trina
See TRINA.
Feminine variation of Tristan
"noise or sorrowful"
This female form of Tristan was featured on the reality-television show The Bachelorette, and has been rocketing up the charts as a new millennium Trisha.
Celtic mythology name, feminine variation of Tristan
"sorrow"
A more substantial but less-popular feminization of Tristan, the originally-male mythological name now used for girls as well as boys.
Feminine variation of Tristan, Celtic
Tristine is an uncommon girls' name that feminizes the mythological Tristan, yet is used for girls much more rarely than the original.
Feminine form of Ulrich or Wulfric, Swedish, German
"rich and noble heritage; wolf ruler"
Ulrica has an Old World sound, but is perhaps enough like Erika and Annika that it could work today. Also spelled Ulrika, it was borne by a 18th century Swedish queen and Olympic ice hockey player,…
German variation of Wanda
Brings to mind phrases like "I vanda new bike" or "I vanda go home".
Scandinavian, feminine variation of Vanya
Russian Uncle Vanya becomes niece Vanja in Sweden: an intriguing switch.
Russian
"foreign"
Short form of the Russian Varvara, a feistier version of Barbara.
French variation of Veronica
The sleek French version of Veronica has considerable class and chic.
Hungarian variation of Vita
A particularly distinctive and dainty example of the life-affirming family of names.
Czech, variation of Victoria
"victory"
A Top 10 classic in the Czech Republic.
Feminine variation of Vincent
Vincenza would be a more user-friendly form in this country.
Feminine variation of Virgil, Latin
"staff bearer"
This Shakespearean name is even more out of step than its male counterpart, but it may possibly be so far out it could make its way back in.
French variation of Vivian
"life"
Embroidered lace hankie of a name, used in a Thomas Hardy novel. That literary cred lends some gravitas. An exceedingly rare name -- Viviette was used for no baby girls In the US last year -- it…
Spelling variation of Wisdom
Configuration coined by troubled former NBA star Jayson Williams for his daughter.
