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Variation of Doria, English from Greek
"gift of God"
Not quite Dora or Daria, this name is often dismissed in favor of its more familiar counterparts, but it has versatile appeal, given that it has a number of different origins. It can be considered a…
Greek
"pure"
An alternate spelling of Aikaterini, the Greek form of Catherine. Both names are almost always shortened to Katerina.
Variation of Alethea, Greek
"truth"
Unusual and pretty, if lispy.
Spanish, Italian, Greek
"hope"
Derived from the Greek elpis , Elpidia is a theatrical choice, borne by the protagonist of an 18th century opera, written by George Friedrich Handel. Meaning "hope", it has a stylish 'el' beginning…
"lovely, desired"
Likely derived from the same root as Eros, Erato is a rare choice from Greek mythology, borne by one of the Nine Muses. Known as the Muse of lyric poetry — and erotic poetry — she is often depicted…
"nether darkness, gloom"
If you like names with darker meanings, this one from Greek mythology might be for you. Also written as Erebos, he is the personification of darkness, and often the underworld too. Despite the gloomy…
"spring or hero"
Erinna was an ancient poetess from the island of Telos near Rhodes. Only fragments of her poems remain, which were reproduced in Bergk's Poetae Lyrici Graeci (published in 1900). Her name is of…
Italian form of Hermergoras, Greek
"assembly of Hermes; marketplace by the boundary marker"
The Italian form of the saint name Hermegoras, Ermacora is a rare but less clunky option. Associated with the first bishop of Aquileia, Italy in the 3rd century, Ermacora blends the name of the…
Judeo-Greek and Judeo-Spanish diminutive of Esther, Hebrew
"star"
An elaborate and pretty diminutive of Esther, Estirola may appeal to fans of Estella and Estrella who also want a name with Old Testament connections. In Judeo-Spanish, it would be pronounced as…
Variation of Eurydice, Greek
"wide justice, wide order"
An alternative spelling of Eurydice, the name of Orpheus's wife in Greek Mythology.
"wide glory"
In Greek mythology, Euryclea (or Eurycleia) is the dedicated nurse of both Odysseus and his son Telemachus. When Odysseus returns from his long journey in disguise, she recognizes him, but keeps his…
English, French, Dutch, Greek
"bearer of good news; The Gospel"
A sweet and musical variation of Evangeline or Evangelia, Evangelie may be considered a French form of the name in the style of Amelie, Elodie, and Eulalie. While it would typically be written as…
Variation of Evangeline or Evangelista, English, Greek
"bearer of good news; preacher, Evangelist"
An elaborate alternative to stylish Evangeline, Evangelisa is a rare choice with familiar and popular sounds. Ultimately deriving from the Greek euangelos meaning "bringer of good news", this form…
Variation of Evangeline, English, Greek
"bearer of good news"
A sleek and pretty alternative to the rising star Evangeline, Evangelise may be interpreted in a variety of ways. On one hand, it may simply be an elaboration of Evangeline, ultimately from the Greek…
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
"evangelist, preacher; sharer of good news or gospel"
While this name might lean feminine to English speakers, it is in fact a unisex name notably borne by 15th-century physicist and mathematician, Evangelista Torricelli, who invented the barometer.…
Variation of Evangeline or Evangelista, Greek
A spin on Evangeline or Evangelista, Evangelita is a spirited yet elegant choice, associated with sharing Evangelical beliefs, or bringing good news. It is predominantly used in South America and in…
Modern Greek, Russian, and Bulgarian form of Eugenia
"well-born, noble"
Used as the modern Greek form of Eugenia and as an alternative transcription of the Russian Yevgeniya, and the Bulgarian Evgeniya, this name is pronounced differently depending on location and…
Modern Greek form of Eurydice
"wide justice"
A modern Greek variation of the mythological Eurydice, memorably borne by the wife of musician Orpheus whom he fails to save from the underworld, after he breaks the condition set by Hades of not…
Variation of Eugenia, Greek
A variation of the Ancient Greek Eugenia, this form is likely inspired by the modern Greek transcription: Evgenia. Pronounced as ehv-yeh-NEE-a, this spelling may appeal to those living outside of…
Russian variation of Theodore, Greek
Feodore is a masculine name with noble Russian roots, serving as a variant of the more common Theodore. Derived from Greek elements meaning 'gift of God,' Feodore carries the same profound meaning…
