By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Anastasha is a feminine name that appears to be a creative blend of Anastasia and Natasha, both names with Russian and Slavic origins. Anastasia comes from Greek roots meaning 'resurrection' or…
English variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Variation of Katherine.
Tasoula is a feminine name of Greek origin, functioning primarily as an affectionate diminutive of Anastasia, though it can sometimes stand as an independent name. The suffix '-oula' in Greek adds an…
Variation of Katherine or more specifically, Kathryn, that is sure to add complications.
Literature, Greek
"defender"
One of the romantic names favored by British pastoral poets, it was first used as a masculine name by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso for his 16th century play about a shepherd falling in love with a…
Modern invention from Greek and Latin
"herald, spokesman, official messanger"
A modern feeling choice with ancient roots, Kerix (or Keryx) once referred to a herald or an official conveyer of messages, often responsible for bringing communications between warring groups, for…
Diminutive of Kyriaki, Greek
"of the Lord"
Traditionally a nickname for the rare Greek name Kyriaki, Kita could also work as a cute elaboration of Kit or a nickname for Katherine. Pronounces as KEET-sa in Greek, it means "of the Lord" or…
Malayalam variation of Cyriacus, Greek
"of the lord"
Greek
"maiden"
Kore is the original Greek form of the modern Cora, a name that's heading straight for the top of the charts in the English-speaking world. Kore was an alternate name for Persephone, goddess of the…
Variation of Christalyn or Krystal, English, Greek
"Christian; crystal"
A variation of Christalyn, itself a modern feminine form of Christian or Christina, Kristolyn is notably associated with Broadway star and actress, Kristolyn Lloyd. The name may be considered a…
"of the lord; Sunday"
A rare and spiky name with a gentler meaning, Kyriakia is very occasionally heard in Greece. It may be considered a feminine form of the Greek name Kyriakos or as an elaboration of the related…
"wolf man; man of light, man of morning twilight"
While they may look similar, Lycander is not in fact a variation of Shakespearean Lysander. Pronounced as LIE-kahn-der as LIH-kahn-der, it derives from Lykandros, which gives it two possible…
"wolf man; man of light"
A rare Ancient Greek name with two possible meanings, Lykandros may derive from either lykos meaning "wolf" or lyke meaning "light" or "morning twilight". Either way, it has great imagery, and can be…
Variation of Lyra or combination of Lyra and Rania
"lyre, harp; heavenly harp"
Lyrania is a contemporary choice that may be viewed in several ways. On one hand, it's a pretty, elaborated form of the Greek Lyra, giving it a hint of Liliana, while on the other, it may be viewed…
Variation of Illyria, Lirio, Lyra, or Lirija, Albanian, Portuguese, Greek
"Illyrian; lily; lyre; freedom"
Light and lilting, Lyrian has a number of different roots, including: the ancient place name of Illyria (fictionalized in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night ); the Portuguese Líria and Lírio meaning "lily";…
"ending sorrow, one who frees from pain"
A rare Ancient Greek name with a powerful and uplifting meaning, Lysanias was a historical leader of small kingdom in present day Lebanon. He is mentioned in Luke's Gospel, making this a rare and…
"she who disbands armies"
Literary and ancient, Lysistrata is the Latinized form of the Greek Lysistrate and the variation used by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophenes in his comedy of the same name. Set around the…
Italian form of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
This elegant variation carries the same core meaning as Margaret while featuring the distinctive Italian pronunciation and spelling. The name has historical significance in Italy, where Saint…
Scottish variation of Margaret, Greek
This obscure Margaret variation was a popular name in medieval Scotland and could make a truly distinctive, feminine choice today.
