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Greek
"free"
Eleftheria is derived from the male saint's name Eleutherios/Eleftherios. The national motto of Greece is Eleftheria i thanatos , "freedom or death".
Elianora is an elegant feminine name with roots in various European traditions. It appears to be an elaborate variation of Eleanor (or Eleonora), which derives from the Provençal name Aliénor,…
Hungarian; Bulgarian, from Hebrew
"pledged to God"
A variant of Elizabeth that is very popular in Hungary, that would translate well as a small quirky twist on the familiar classic.
Variation of Emmeline, Old French form of archaic German Amal
"work"
Emmelina, which can rhyme with "keener" or "liner", is a frillier and much less common version of Emmeline. While Emmeline was in the US Top 1000 girl names in 2022, Emmelina was given to fewer than…
Variation of Genevieve or Geneva, French
"tribe woman or juniper"
The rare name Genoveva might be thought of as a variation of the French names Genevieve or Geneva, which have different roots and meanings. An unusual, pretty choice.
Isobelle represents an elegant variation of the classic name Isabel or Isabella, featuring the distinctive French-influenced spelling. This feminine name has deep historical roots, ultimately…
Latin
"warlike"
Marcellina is one feminine form of the names derived from the ancient Roman Marcellus. There was a Saint Marcellina who was a 4th century virgin and the only sister of Saint Ambrose.
Spanish
"beloved star"
A beautiful combination of Maria and Stella. Marianela Núñez is an Argentine ballet dancer.
Combination of Maria + Angela
"Angel Mary"
A traditional smoosh name with a peaceful, religious feel.
Latin variation of Arabella
"beautiful altar"
Lacks the vintage charm of the original Arabella, but with the love for all names Bella, it might appeal to some.
Word name
"sincerity, truth"
A Puritan-virtue type name that could possibly work for a modern baby with its rhythmic four-syllable sound and admirable meaning.
Variation of Ulyana, Russian
"youthful"
A lovely and intriguing option among the girl names beginning with U .
Abbigale is a charming variant spelling of Abigail, a name with Hebrew origins meaning "father's joy" or "source of joy." This unique spelling adds a distinctive touch while maintaining the name's…
Combination name, Ama + issa
"little lover"
Amarissa is kind of cobbled together from two traditional elements: Ama, which means "love" or "lover" and is found in such more established names as Amabel and Amariah, and -issa, which is a common…
Nahuatl
"spring fountain"
Ameyalli is a lyrical name used in the Nahuatl culture in Mexico and Central America.
Maori
"angel"
This feminine name — simply "angel" imported into Māori phonology — is fresher than Angela and less Hollywood than Angelina.
Compound of Ana + Lena
A pretty combination of Ana with Lena (or Helena, Magdalena, or any other name with this ending). However, the first four letters may put some parents off.
Spelling variation of Ariana
Arrianna is a more-unusual spelling variation of the names that are most popularly found as Ariana or Arianna. All are forms of the Greek Ariadne. Given its many spellings, that extra r only…
Christabelle is a feminine name with French and English origins, an elaborated form of Christina or Christabel. The name combines elements of 'Christ' and 'belle' (meaning 'beautiful' in French),…
Deyanira is a feminine name with ancient Greek mythological origins. In Greek mythology, Deianeira (alternative spelling) was the wife of Hercules whose actions unintentionally led to his death. The…