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Literature, compound of Arabella and Aminta, Greek
"loveable; unyielding + defender; unfading"
Araminta is a poetic and enchanting eighteenth-century invention with plenty of elegance and a touch of old-fashioned clunkiness. It first appeared in William Congreve's 17th century comedy The Old…
Hebrew
"God be praised"
This bold musical word name is given to just a handful of baby girls per year in the US, but it has a very contemporary sound. Hallie and Lou/Lulu would make for more mainstream nicknames. Lovers of…
Jesenia is a feminine name with Spanish origins, particularly popular in Latin American communities. It is believed to be a modern derivative of Jessenia, a genus of palm trees native to Central and…
Alexandrea is a feminine name representing an elaborate variant of Alexandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' This particular…
Angelika is a feminine name representing the Eastern European, German and Scandinavian spelling of Angelica. Derived from Latin 'angelicus' meaning 'angelic' or 'of angels,' it carries celestial and…
Diminutive of Carmel, Hebrew
"garden"
Carmelita is an obscure short form of an obscure name that may rise to new prominence during the 2012 Olympics, via runner Carmelita Jeter aka "The World's Fastest Woman." Carmelita has a…
Latin
"glory"
Originally the name of the titular faerie queene of Spenser's epic poem "The Faerie Queene," published in 1590. Gloriana was, along with Belphoebe, an allegory for Queen Elizabeth. In the 400-odd…
Compound name or variation of Juliana, Latin
"youthful, sky father + grace"
On one hand, Julieanna might be considered a less succinct and less popular spelling alternative to Juliana or Julianna, while on the other, it might be viewed as a compound name, blending 70s fave…
Aramaic
"O Lord, come"
An Aramaic phrase used by Paul, which shares sounds with 80s and 90s star Samantha.
Marilena is a feminine name with Latin and Greek origins. It's a combination of 'Maria', derived from the Hebrew name Miriam meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'beloved', and 'Elena' or 'Lena', which…
Fictional invented name
"mortician"
Charles Addams invented the name Morticia for the mother in his cartoon series "The Addams Family." The name comes from the word mortician—very appropriate for this macabre mom.
Natalina is a feminine name of Italian and Latin origin, serving as an elaborate form of Natalia. Derived from the Latin 'natalis' meaning 'birthday' or 'birth,' it traditionally referenced children…
Nataliya is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European cultures. It is a variant of Natalia, derived from the Latin phrase 'natale domini,'…
English flower name
This name of the bright orange flower found in Asia has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries. A notable namesake is Tiger Lily, the Native American princess from Peter Pan . Read more…
Ahitana is a feminine name with possible Indigenous American origins, though it may also draw from various cultural sources. The name has a melodic, flowing quality with its alternating vowels and…
Persian
"immaculate"
Anahita is the name of the water goddess who rules, among other things, fertility and wisdom. Associated with Venue, Anahita is a stylish Iranian name for girls. Anahita was derived from the Old…
Annaleigha is a feminine name that combines the classic Anna with a stylized spelling of 'Leigh' or 'Leah.' Anna derives from the Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' while Leigh has Old…
Aracelis is a feminine name with Spanish and Latin American roots, derived from the religious phrase 'altar of heaven' or 'altar of the sky' (altar del cielo). The name combines spiritual…
Aribelle is a melodic feminine name that combines elements of Annabelle and Arabella. This elegant name has French and Latin influences, with 'ari' possibly deriving from words meaning "eagle" or…
Greek, variation of Artemis
You might think Artemisia is the feminine form of the name, but in fact the original Artemis is feminine too, the name of the Greek mythological goddess of the moon. Artemisia Gentileschi was an…