Updated November 2023
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Russian
"snow maiden"
The Russian translation of Snow White.
Cherokee
"young beaver"
A wearable Cherokee option for a daughter.
Greek
"glory of the law"
A whole lot of name at first glance, but with heaps of nickname options, from Thea to Misty to Cleo, just to name a few.
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…
Hawaiian
"heavenly inspiration"
An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.
Belorussian deity
The personification of the morning star. She is said to be one of 3 sisters — the others being the Midday star and Evening star — called the Zoras.
Spanish
"brave, strong"
An elaboration on the sunny Spanish place name Valencia.
Finnish
"mother of waters"
A Finnish water goddess, often depicted as a mermaid with the body of a fish and the torso and head of a woman.
English, modern form of Felicity
Like Felicity, but faster. Given to 6 girls in 2020.
English word name
Victoria is a timeless classic that has been steadily in the Top 50 in the US since the 1980s. Looking for something fresher? Victorious makes a statement and is sure to stand out, while still…
Lithuanian, Latvian, Macedonian, Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian variation of Victoria, Latin
"victory"
Pronounced more or less the same as Victoria, depending on the local language.
English from Italian
"pastoral song"
Is Villanelle the new Sonnet? This elaborate name is a form of poetry — an example is Dylan Thomas's Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night — but many know it better as an assassin's codename in the…
Latin
"female wine harvester"
Vindemiatrix is the third-brightest star in Virgo. Located 110 lightyears away, it marks the eastern lip of the large semi-circular pattern known as the "Bowl of Virgo", which is visible in spring.…
Russian variation of Bathsheba, Hebrew
"daughter of an oath"
Virsaviya is the Russian form of the biblical name Bathsheba. It appeared on the US charts twice, in 2015 and 2016.
Judeo-Italian
"virtuous"
A bit of a mouthful in English, but Vira or Vera would be sweet as a nickname.
Cree
"flower"
English
"flower name"
A rare and picturesque floral name, elaborating on the popular Lily. Waterlilies symbolize peace and tranquility, and there's a lovely artistic association too, thanks to French Impressionist painter…
American invented name
An invented name most notably borne by Winnaretta Singer, heiress to the Singer sewing machine fortune. Singer spent most of her life in Paris after marrying Prince Louis de Scey-Montbéliard. Their…
Russian form of Eugenia
"well born"
In an English-speaking country, stick with Eugenia.
Belorussian
"dawn"
Goddess of the dawn historically worshipped in Belarus. She lives in the Palace of the Sun, opening the gates for him in the mornings so that he can set off on a journey through the sky. Other names…