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Italian, feminine variation of Dominic
"belonging to the Lord"
Fashionably Continental and much fresher than Dominique, though it's been used since the Middle Ages. Dominica can be spelled any number of ways, from Dominika to Domenica, but we prefer this…
Word name, Greek
"manifestation, striking appearance"
Spiritual in multiple senses of the word, Epiphany has been given to a handful of girls since the late 1980s, peaking in 1988 when it was given to 55 babies, following the release of the movie Angel…
Estephanie is a feminine name that represents a variation of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek 'Stephanos' meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' This particular spelling incorporates the Spanish…
Fatimata is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from Fatima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's daughter, who is highly revered in Islamic tradition. The suffix '-ta' adds a distinctive…
Although it's best known as the name of the fictional kingdom in The Princess Diaries , Genovia has a history of use as a first name dating back before author Meg Cabot was born.
Latin, Spanish
"cheerful"
Hilaria, the ancient Roman form of Hilary also given to joyous festivals, is still used in Spain and Poland, while the intriguing Italian version is Ilaria. A notable current bearer is fitness expert…
French variation of Isabel
"pledged to God"
With Isabel getting so popular, parents are searching for new varieties of the name, and Isabeau is one that makes a lovely French twist. Isabeau of Bavaria was the wife of King Charles VI of…
Isabelly is a feminine name that appears to be a creative elaboration of the classic name Isabel or Isabella. These names derive from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning 'God is my oath,' which evolved…
Lakota, Native American
"butterfly"
Kimimila is a trending choice among parents with Lakota heritage. It's especially popular in South Dakota, where many Lakota live today.
English word name
"of legend"
A fast-rising word name, along with its more popular siblings Legend and Legacy.
Basque variation of Luciana, Italian and Spanish
"light"
All the femininity of Luciana, with added zing.
Madelena is a graceful feminine name representing a variation of Magdalena, ultimately derived from Magdala, an ancient place name meaning "tower" in Aramaic. This name connects to the biblical…
English, combination of Mary and Bella
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"
Variant of Maribella
English, combination of Mary and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
Homely compound name which may be written as one word, two words (Mary Louise), or hyphenated (Mary-Louise). The original meaning of Mary is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from…
Feminization of Michal, Polish
"who is like God?"
A classic name in Poland, where it has been in the Top 50 since 2007. Michalina is the feminine form of Michal, the Polish, Czech, and Slavic variation of Michael.
Catalan form of Mireille
"to admire"
Popular name in Spain drawn from the Provencal Mireio, coined by the poet Frederic Mistral. Very pretty and, though difficult to spell and pronounce, simpler than the French version.
Slovenian variation of Natalia
"Christmas"
The French version of this name, Natalie, is most popular in the U.S., but all variations are appealing and this one is a fresh twist. Pronunciation is like Natalia.
Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian
"olive tree"
Slavic feminine form of Oliver, with definite potential in the era of Olivia and Olive.
Ukrainian form of Victoria, from Latin
"victory"
Polish, from Latin
"conquering"
This Polish form of Victoria is popular in its native country, where it was in the Top 3 for 8 consecutive years from 2000 to 2008, and it still hangs on to the Top 20.