By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Pesha is a feminine name with Yiddish and Eastern European Jewish origins. Traditionally, it's considered a diminutive form of biblical names like Perpetua or Persian names meaning 'flower.' In some…
Greek
"of Zeus"
As long as nobody connects it with xenophobia -- the fear of strangers and the unknown.
Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian
"small, humble; preparation"
Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name…
Greek variation of Selena
See SELENA.
Feminine variation of Zephyr, Greek
"west wind"
Zephyr may not be a name often heard in the U.S., but its variations are used throughout Europe. Zephyrine, a cousin in sound and feel if not in fact to such lovely names as Severine and Seraphina,…
"studious"
The unusual Parmenia is very occasionally chosen by Latino parents.
"all the gods"
Anthea would be simpler and prettier, though Panthea has possibilities.
"youth, young woman"
An overlooked name from Greek mythology, Pallas is both an epithet for the goddess of wisdom and a name in its own right, borne by a daughter of the sea god Triton who was raised alongside the…
"the sea"
The name of several early saints, including one, Pelagia the Penitent, a beautiful and licentious dancing girl who repented, then, disguised as a man, spent the rest of her life living alone in a…
Greek word name
A mathematical possibility, but the odds are against it.
Greek mythology name
The feminine form of Orpheus, the charming musician of Greek myth who descended to the underworld.
Achilios is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from the legendary hero Achilles of Homer's Iliad. The name carries connotations of strength, bravery, and martial prowess. While less common…
"young goat"
Often found as a brand name in the hi-tech and industrial worlds.
There once was a moralizing fabulist who tried to make it as a baby name...and failed.
"needle"
Victorian feel.
Alvertos is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Alberto, the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Albert. The name ultimately derives from Germanic elements meaning 'noble' (adal) and…
"victory"
The goddess and personification of victory in Greek mythology – sister to strength, force, and zeal – could make a powerful namesake for a daughter. The goddess would fly a chariot across…
Nikolia is a feminine name that represents a feminine form of Nicholas or Nikolai. It has Greek origins where "Nike" means "victory" and "laos" means "people," together meaning "victory of the…
Nikoleta is a feminine name of Greek and Slavic origin, representing a feminine form of Nicholas, which means 'victory of the people.' This elegant variation is particularly popular in Greece,…
Diminutive of Alexander
"defending men"
With the plethora of Alexes around, Xan (and Xander) have emerged as hot new nicknames for Alexander. Xan also stands well on its own. It can be found--not surprisingly--in several computer games.
