Updated November 2023
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Judeo-Italian
"true gold"
A stunning Judeo-Italian name that would cross well into other cultures —the built-in nickname Vera is a plus as well.
Finnish
"lady of the sun"
Päivätär is the goddess of the sun in Finnish mythology, who owns the silver of the sun, spins silver yarn, and weaves clothes out of them. Her counterpart is Kuutar, the goddess of the moon.
Greek
"devotee of the Virgin Mary"
From the Greek title of the Virgin Mary, Panagia, which "all holy".
Persian
"fairy lady"
In the tales of the Arabian Nights, Paribanu or Paribanou is a fairy who falls in love with the human Prince Ahmed and rescues him.
Patricija is a feminine name that represents the Slavic form of Patricia. The name derives from Latin 'patricius,' meaning 'noble' or 'of patrician rank,' indicating high social standing in ancient…
Paula Sofia combines a classic feminine name with a philosophical one. Paula, the feminine form of Paul, derives from Latin meaning 'small' or 'humble,' and has maintained steady popularity across…
Nature name
A unique compound name taken from a variety of mint known for its medicinal properties.
French, English, Latin
"yokel"
Old French form of Petronilla borne by Perenelle Flamel (1320-1402), alchemist and wife of Nicolas Flamel. They are known for their quest to discover the philosopher's stone, a legendary substance…
French feminine variation of Petronius, Latin
"yokel, woodpecker, stone"
So many names sound better with a French accent, and Petronille is one of them: it feels unusual in an elegant way. Usually spelled as Pétronille, it is derived from the Latin Petronius, possibly…
French
"bat"
"one of many praises"
Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table,…
Modern invented name
Mother of rising star actress Quvenzhané Wallis.
Rosa Maria combines two classic feminine names with rich cultural heritage. Rosa, meaning 'rose' in Latin and many Romance languages, symbolizes beauty and love. Maria derives from the Hebrew name…
Danish
"little rose"
A pretty Danish compound name derived from the words for "rose" and "little". A slightly frillier counterpart to Roselil.
Slovene variation of Rosalia, Spanish
"rose"
Stylish short form Zala is the most common name in Slovenia.
Sanjuanita is a feminine name with Hispanic origins, specifically derived from the name San Juan (Saint John). This diminutive form adds the feminine suffix '-ita' to create a name meaning 'little…
Inca, Quechua
"maize mother"
In Inca mythology, Saramama was the goddess of maize.
English word name
"in a sincere or genuine way"
A bold word name with a sweet meaning — Sincerely would make a stand-out middle name now that Truly is becoming mainstream.