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Emilia
Feminine variation of Emil, Latin
"rival"
Emilia is the feminine form of the Roman clan name Aemilius, which derived from the Latin aemulus , meaning "rival." In Shakespeare’s Othello , Emilia is the wife of Iago and confidante of Desdemona.…
Kamila
Latin, Arabic
"young ceremonial attendant; perfect"
Variant spelling of Camila, common in Eastern Europe. Kamila and Kamilah are also feminine forms of the Arabic name Kamil, meaning "perfect".
Ilona
Hungarian variation of Helen, Finnish
"shining torch; light; joy"
This variant of Helen is used across Europe, in France, Germany, Lithuania, Poland, and it's native Hungary. Reminiscent of Elena, Leona, Ilaria, Fiona and Lola, it nevertheless remains a rarity in…
Henrik
Danish and Hungarian variation of Henry, German
"estate ruler"
The long history and solid usage of Henry has infiltrated other cultures, where a number of variations experience the same degree of popularity. In the US, Henrik first entered the Top 1000 in 2014.…
Shari
Anglicized variation of Hungarian Sari, variation of Sarah
"princess"
This once-cool nickname-y name now belongs to the grandma generation.
Adrien
French variation of Adrian, Latin
"man of Adria"
This spelling variation of Adrian was popular in France and Belgium during the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s, peaking in 1991 when it reached the Top 20 in France. While it has since declined in use, it…
Ilma
Finnish, Hungarian, Spanish, or literary Quenya
"air; starlight"
A name that's unknown in the US and Britain but is popular as a nature name in Finland. May also be known as a Hungarian variation of Amelia and a Spanish form of Wilhelmina. Ilma also appears in…
Ervin
Variation of Erwin, German
"respected friend"
Ervin is an old-school great-grandpa name, like Irving and Ernest, that may just be ready for revival. It's also a well-known name in Hungary and elsewhere in central and eastern Europe. As a…
Malcsi
Malcsi is a feminine Hungarian diminutive form of Malvina or names beginning with 'Mal-'. With its distinctive sound and ending in '-csi' (a typical Hungarian endearment suffix), it carries a sweet,…
Benci
Benci is an uncommon feminine name with potential Hungarian origins. The name may be derived from the Hungarian word 'bencés' relating to the Benedictine order, ultimately connecting to the Latin…
Agotha
Agotha is a feminine name with Hungarian origins, believed to be a variant of Agatha, which comes from the Greek word 'agathos' meaning 'good.' The Hungarian variation adds a distinctive cultural…
Bernadett
Bernadett is a feminine name variation of Bernadette, particularly common in Hungarian and some other Eastern European cultures. Derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard'…
Borbála
Hungarian form of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman, stranger"
Popular in its native Hungary where it ranks in the Top 100, Borbála is a variation of Barbara. Derived from Greek, it means "foreign, stranger", and is connected to an early Christian saint, the…
Kamilla
Scandinavian; Hungarian; Russian, variation of Camilla
Kamilla is the usual spelling of Camilla throughout Scandinavia and in Finland, Hungary, Iceland, and Greenland. Kamma is an appealing short form.
Analee
Analee is a sweet, feminine name that combines the popular prefix "Ana" with the suffix "lee," creating a melodic and graceful sound. It can be considered a variation of Annalie or a compound of Anna…
Malika
Arabic
"master"
Malika is an attractive multi-cultural name--it is also a pet form of Amalia in Hungary. Malika Haqq is an actress who is one of Khloe Kardashian's BFFs on Keeping Up With the Kardashians .
Dorika
Dorika is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. It may derive from the Greek 'doron' meaning 'gift,' making it related to names like Dorothy and Theodora. Alternatively, it could be…
Mika
Japanese, Slovene, Hebrew, English, Greek
"beautiful fragrance; who is like God?; follower of Demeter"
Mika is a sparky and stylish Japanese girls' name that translates easily to English. Also used as a Slovene and Hebrew diminutive for Mihaela and Michaela, as an alternative spelling to the Biblical…
Dorottya
Hungarian variation of Dorothy, Greek
"gift of God"
Anasztaizia
Anasztaizia is a feminine name representing a Hungarian variant of Anastasia, which derives from the Greek word 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection.' This elaborated form maintains the spiritual…
