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Tamekia emerged as a distinctive name in the United States during the latter half of the 20th century. It appears to be a modern creation that may have developed as a variation of names like Tamika…
Latoria is a feminine name that likely emerged as a modern construction in the United States during the mid-to-late 20th century. It may be a variant of Victoria with the prefix 'La-', a naming…
Variation of Dominique, African American, French
"belonging to the lord"
A spelling variation of the unisex Dominique that was briefly popular in the late 80s and early 90s.
Spanish, Greek
"of rainbows, of Irises"
A bright and brilliant choice, most notably borne by Mexican singer Iridián who rose to fame in the 90s, this colorful name ultimately relates to the Greek Iris. It briefly appeared in the US stats…
Latin
"foreign"
This is a name used as a pseudonym by Celia in Shakespeare's As You Like It to conceal her real identity. It was later seen as a character in the Ken Follett novel Pillars of the Earth . Can also be…
Greek
"clear-voiced, whistling"
One of the Sirens in Greek mythology, Ligeia was also the title character in an Edgar Allan Poe story. The mythological Ligeia was half-bird, half-woman. Spelling may also be Lygeia or Ligia.
Literary name
Created by novelist Clive Barker for an entire universe in his book Imajica : strange but magical.
Literary invention
One of the Six Snub-nosed Princesses created by L. Frank Baum for his Oz books. Could also be seen as a female version of the color name Cerulean.
Latin, mythological name
Accalia was the human foster-mother of twins Romulus and Remus. Her name is even more obscure than theirs.
"she who disbands armies"
Literary and ancient, Lysistrata is the Latinized form of the Greek Lysistrate and the variation used by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophenes in his comedy of the same name. Set around the…
Italian feminine diminutive of Roman family name Domitius, Latin
"tamed"
Domitilla is the name of the wife of the Roman emperor Vespasianus and the mother of the emperors Titus and Domitianus. There is a Santa Domitilla with catacombs in Rome named after her. The…
Scottish variation of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
This obscure Margaret variation was a popular name in medieval Scotland and could make a truly distinctive, feminine choice today.
French, meaning unknown
Also seen as Alyenor and Eleonore, this is an old French name dating back to the Arthurian romances and still heard today.
Short form of Elisabetta, Italian variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Isabetta is a charming spin on both the Elizabeth and Isabella families and a new way to go if you love the originals but want something more, well, original. Isabetta Rose is the name chosen by…
Avangela is an uncommon feminine name that appears to blend elements of 'Ava' and 'Angela.' This modern creation combines the popularity of Ava (from Latin, possibly meaning 'bird' or 'life') with…
Feminization of Cesar, Latin
"head of hair"
Cesaria, a modern feminine form of Caesar or the Latinate Cesar, has been obscure in the Western World but may stir to life along with other names that have their roots in ancient Rome. Cesarina,…
Spelling variation of Aniceta
Anacita is a variation of the ancient feminization Aniceta that's largely unknown in the English-speaking world. But with the rise of so many A names, the pretty Anacita may have her day in the sun.
Spanish
"she who smiles"
Erendira was the name of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez heroine and also a mythological princess. The name is best known in Mexico.
Algonquin
"playful one"
Seen from our vantage point, Pocahontas is a name that will please no one. It's sure to invite playground mockery, and parents without Algonquin ancestry will be engaging in cultural appropriation.…
Feminine variation of Arkady
"from Arcadia"
Arkadina was thrust into the limelight as one of the (many) middle names of Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson's little girl. The Slavic or Russian feminine form of Arkady, which is derived from the…