By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English combination of Selena and Linda, Latin and Spanish
"moon + pretty"
Selinda has a more natural sound and feel than many compound names, and might make an original way to honor grandma Linda. You can also think of it as Melinda, starting with an S.
Variation of Severus, Latin, or word name
"severe, stern, strict; great, intense; restrained"
Chosen by influencer India Blue (also known as Indy Blue) for her son's middle name in 2025, Severe may be viewed as a word name, with various meanings, including "stern, strict", "great, intense",…
Latin
"of Sidon"
Sidonia is a feminine form of the Ancient Roman habitational name Sidonius. Sidonie is the French form, which sounds similar to the recently trendy Sydney but comes from a different root. An original…
"to be silent, to be still"
An easy-going name reflecting tranquillity, stillness and silence, Sileo comes from the Latin sileō meaning "to be quiet" or "to rest". Despite this calming meaning, the name has plenty of energy in…
Latin word name
"a medieval chemical science"
One of the most extreme of the new word names, recommended only to the most mystical-minded parents. Actor Lance Henriksen spelled his daughter's name Alchamy.
Latin, "wood, forest"
"wood, forest"
More commonly spelled as Sylvester in English speaking countries, Silvester is closer to its Latin origins silva . Sharing a root with Silas, Sylvia, and Sylvie, this form saw occasional use in the…
English variation of Cyrilla, Latin from Greek
"lordly"
Cirilla is the currently most-used version of this name, thanks to The Witcher series, but Sirilla is another spelling variant of the original Cyrilla, feminine of Cyril. Downside: that Siri nickname.
French form of Sixtus, Latin, English, "scraped, polished; sixth; fencing position"
"scraped, polished; sixth; fencing position"
A French variant of the ancient Latin Sixtus, a name whose meaning can be interpreted as "scraped, polished" from the Latin Xystos , or, perhaps more intuitively now, from the Latin sextus meaning…
"white, fair"
The original male name Alban is a lot sleeker and more usable.
Late Roman, Latin
"religious, solemn"
A long name with a sincere and serious meaning but a gentle sound, Sollemnia comes from the Latin sollemnis meaning "religious, solemn, ceremonial". As such, it may be considered the Late Roman form…
Compound name, Sophia + Rose, Greek and Latin
"wisdom and rose"
Sophia Rose combines two classic feminine names to create a beautiful double name that balances traditional elegance with floral grace. Sophia, of Greek origin meaning 'wisdom,' has remained…
"born feetfirst"
A name with a rich history in Ancient Greece and Rome, Agrippina was the sister of Caligula and mother of Nero, who had her murdered. The original male version, Agrippa, can also used for girls. The…
Variation of Cyrilla, Latin from Greek
A variation of Cyrilla, which is in turn a feminine form of Cyril, which, in Greek, is used to refer to God or Jesus.
Historical, Celtic, Greek, Latin
"lady; running water; tiger"
The name of a river in West Asia, Tigris may have its origins in Ancient Greek, in which case it means "running water" or "swift water". Alternatively, it's a saintly choice, possibly borne by a…
Latin, Greek, Persian, "family"
"family"
A striking, unflowery girls name, Tomyris could work for parents looking for a distinctive choice with a strong namesake. Tomyris was a 6th century warrior queen of the Massagetae (modern-day…
Samoan, Indonesian, Latin
"stand, rise; old, ripe; yours"
Succinct and deceptively simple, Tua is a multicultural, unisex choice with a variety of meanings. It is most notably borne by NFL player, Tua Tagovailoa. From its Samoan roots, it ultimately comes…
Swedish, Danish, Old Norse, Latin, Indonesian
"beautiful, beloved; perpetual; Thor, thunder; yours; old, ripe"
With a simple and appealing sound, this travelling-lite name is a multicultural and unisex option, with plenty of meaning packed into three letters. On one hand, it may be a Swedish variation of Tove…
Variation of Varian and Varius, Latin
"versatile"
Modern and ancient at the same time, Varion is a variation of the Roman family name, Varius, via it elongated form, Varianus, and its shortening, Varian. Meaning "versatile", Varion is bold but not…
Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Viridiana, Latin
"green"
A rarer variant of Viridiana, this name is a frilly yet strong sounding choice that may appeal as verdant option for a spring or summer baby. It could also intrigue those who want a rarer alternative…
"tuner of hearts"
If you're looking for something truly poetic, this epithet of the Roman goddess of love and desire might be for you. Derived from the Latin vertere and cor , it means "turner or changer of hearts",…
