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Swedish short form of Margareta, Latin, Greek
"pearl"
Not to be confused with Marta, which is a variation of the Biblical Martha, this Swedish name is a diminutive of Margareta, in turn making it an international form of Margaret. It is a popular choice…
Variation of Martina, elaboration of Martha, or compound name
"warlike; lady; from Athens"
Cosy but strong, distinctive and regal, Marthena could be a number of things: a spelling variation of Martina (likely based on Afrikaans form, Marthina); an elaboration of the classic and Biblical…
Lithuanian variation of Mateja or Mattea, Hebrew
"gift of Yahweh"
The Lithuanian spelling of Mateja, itself a feminine form of the Biblical Matthew, Matėja is a Top 20 choice in Lithuania. While Mateja is more popular in Slovenia and Croatia, this variation was…
Combination of Maya and Nayeli or Eliana, Spanish
"mother's sun"
Also spelled as Mayeli, this form entered the US stats in 2025. Given to 7 girls, it is likely a blend of Maya or May and Nayeli or Elliana. As such, it could have a variety of meanings depending on…
Greek
"bee-keeper; bee-man"
A rare name from Greek mythology, Melisseus derives from melissa meaning "bee" or "honey", and as such this name has the whimsical, but occupational, meaning of "bee-keeper" or more literally,…
"song"
An elaborate and poetic form of Melody, Melodia comes from the Greek melos meaning "song". It may additionally be considered the Spanish form of the word name, more traditionally spelled as Melodía.…
"remembrance"
A rare name from Greek mythology, with a warm and bright meaning, Mnemosyne is the Titan goddess of memory and the mother to the nine Muses. Pronounced as ni-MAHS-ih-nee in English and…
"burner of ships"
The modern Greek form of Nausicaa — the name of a character in Homer's Odyssey — avoids any unfortunate associations with nausea and offers a sleek, stylish sound.
Catalan and Italian form of Nausicaa, Greek
The Catalan and Italian form of Nausicaa, a daughter of Alcinous in Greek mythology who helps Odysseus on his journey home. In pop culture, it is the name of the eponymous heroine in the 1984…
In Homer's Odyssey Nausicaa (or Nausicaä) is a daughter of Alcinous who helps Odysseus on his journey home. In pop culture, it is the name of the eponymous heroine in the 1984 Japanese anime movie…
Ukrainian, Greek
"new"
Traditionally spelled as Neonilla, this is the Ukrainian form of the saintly name. Borne by a 3rd century saint, martyred during Roman persecution, Neonila is derived from the Greek "neos", meaning…
Russian, Greek
Bright and intriguing, Neonilla is an ancient name with the cool meaning "new". Derived from the Greek "neos", it was borne by an Orthodox saint, persecuted and martyred in the third century. An…
Variation of Eloise, French and English
"healthy, wide"
Eloisia is a feminine name that appears to be an elaborate variation of Eloise or Eloisa. These names ultimately derive from Old German Helewidis or Heloise combining elements meaning 'healthy' and…
Biblical form of Naomi, Greek
"pleasantness"
A rare form of the popular Naomi, found in the Greek Old Testament, Noemin is pronounced with the emphasis on the last syllable (-MEEN), while the first two glide smoothly into each other. It may…
Lici is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from names like Alicia or Felicia. It can be viewed as a unique, shortened form or a standalone name. Lici offers a modern, concise alternative to…
Ukrainian place name
"voyage"
While Odessa may be more familiar in the US, Odesa is the Ukrainian spelling of the sea port, named by Catherine the Great for Homer's Greek epic, The Odyssey . As such, it may be interpreted as…
Greek mythology name
"wrathful"
Grimes may have named her daughter Exa Dark Sideræl, but it wasn't her top choice. "A girl named Odysseus is my dream," she told reporters. Now that Grimes put it out there as a potential girl name,…
Alike is an uncommon feminine name that may have multiple origins. It could be a variation of Alice (of Germanic origin meaning 'noble' or 'kind'), a creative modern invention, or derive from a word…
African Portuguese, Spanish, Greek
"help"
Most notably used in Mozambique and Mexico, this rare, masculine form of Ofelia could work as a rare alternative to Celio, Felix, Orlando, and Emilio. Yet to rank in the US stats, an alterative…
Russian, Azerbaijan, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian form of Ophelia, Greek "help"
A variation of the arty and elegant Shakespearian name, Ofeliya is sometimes used in Russia, the Ukraine, and Bulgaria, and in Azerbaijan, where it is likely transcribed as Ofeliya, with the dotted…
