By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Etruscan
"gift of God"
This intriguing name of an ancient Etruscan queen renowned for her prophetic powers was long associated with the prima ballerina Tanaquil LeClerq.
Latin herb name
Aromatic but also problematic.
German, Finnish, Estonian, Slovene, Croatian, Serbian
"from Latin family name"
Tatjana is an interesting twist on an already uncommon name, borne by German-born supermodel Tatjana Patitz. Note that as j is pronounced as y in German, the name is spoken just like sisters Tatiana…
Latin
"like a bull"
Taura is a possibility for a girl born between mid-April and mid-May, but, if a name is destiny, its meaning does suggest stubbornness. Consider Laura, Flora, or Honora instead.
"third"
Tertia—which is occasionally used in the UK, but rarely in the US, would make an unconventional but interesting possibility for the third child in a family. Terza and Terzo are lively Italian…
Combination of Tulia and Ana
The unusual hybrid Tuliana, which rhymes with Juliana, combines the Roman offshoot Tulia with the more familiar Ana, the Latinate form of Anna or Ann. Tulia comes from the Roman family name Tullius,…
Latin, Italian
"last"
An uncommon Latin and Italian name which would make a fitting choice for a final baby – but be aware that many would associate it with the cosmetics brand or the Ultimo brand of lingerie.
"one in the shadow"
Pretty French sound, but there might be a lot of "umbrella" cracks.
"of the city"
This name of eight popes might appeal to confirmed city-dwellers, but Urbana would be more feminine.
Latin, feminine form of Urban
If you live in the city, you might call your urban baby Urbana; if you live in the suburbs--don't even think of Surbana.
Latin place and surname
This name of the major Maltese city takes on an air of attractiveness via model Amber Valletta, making it an appealing alternative to the overexposed Valerie and Vanessa.
"sacred foliage"
This name of a showy, lemony plant makes an unusual entry into the name garden.
Russian
"faith"
This elaboration of Vera makes an attractive and uncommon choice.
Variation of Vera, Russian
The simple, sleek Vera gave birth to the more elaborate Veradis and Veradisia. Neither name was used for any baby girls in the US last year.
"green"
Embodies both color and operatic style.
"evening star"
Said to refer to either Jupiter or Venus, either of which would be preferable as a name.
"pure"
The name of the Roman goddess of the household is not recommended for your little goddess. More on that deity: Vesta is primarily associated with the vestal virgins, her priestesses, who tended the…
"village or street"
Vicus, an unusual ancient Roman place-name, is used for modern-day boys in Africa.
"from Attica"
A hyperkinetic name, might be more kid-friendly without the second a.
"noble wolf"
This softer version of Adolf is sadly still off-limits due to the connotations with Hitler.
