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Hebrew, variation of Sarah
"princess"
Sera is a truly international variation heard in Hebrew-speaking, Spanish and Italian cultures. Sera can also spelled Serah. Sera might also be a short form of Seraphina. While Sera may rightly be…
Sheva is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Hebrew, Sheva (שבע) means 'seven,' a number with profound spiritual significance representing completion and divine perfection.…
Siddhi is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin deeply rooted in Hindu philosophy. The name literally translates to 'accomplishment,' 'perfection,' or 'spiritual power.' In Hindu traditions, siddhis…
Place-name
Sylvester Stallone used Sistine, the name of the Vatican chapel, the site of Michelangelo's magnificent frescoed ceiling, for one of his daughters -- an imaginative choice.
Tupi, Finnish variation of Tatiana, Russian
"morning star; secret"
A pretty, multicultural choice, Taina has its origins in South America and in Europe. As a Tupi name, Taina (also written as Tainá) means "morning star" and has been a popular choice in Brazil since…
English word name from Greek
"idea, speculation"
A wild word name, connected to ideas, explanations, speculation, and possibility, Theory makes a unexpected option. While some might sound oddly hypothetical for a real baby, it was nevertheless…
Norse
"thunder goddess"
Thora, related to Thor, is the ancient Norse thunder goddess name that's much softer and gentler than its meaning suggests. A noted bearer is actress Thora Birch.
Yoruba, Japanese, English
"enough for me; wealth; twin"
The short OH variation of Tomi was occasionally used as an alternative to Tommie in mid-century America, when it given to around 50 girls each year in the 60s and 70s, making it feel like an…
Flower name, from Persian
"turban"
One of the most unusual flower names, Tulip is cute but tough to pull off as a first. It has some celebrity cred via Charlie Tamara Tulip, twin daughter of Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell. It…
Slavic or German
"shepherdess; wanderer"
Rarely heard, and when it is, usually attached to a witch. Historically, though, Wanda was a legendary eighth century queen of Poland, and in literature it is the central character of Ouida's…
Waylynn is a contemporary feminine name that combines elements of popular naming trends. It likely draws from the 'Way-' prefix seen in names like Wayne or Waylon and the trendy '-lynn' suffix common…
Yaneth is a feminine name of Spanish origin, considered a variant of Janet or Janeth, which ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' Popular in Latin American…
Mayan
"love, mercy"
Yuli is a feminine name with diverse origins. In Hebrew, it's a variation of Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded.' It also has Russian and Spanish roots, where it serves as a diminutive of…
Female variation of Yvain or Scottish
"evening star"
A mix of Yvonne and Elaine, Yvaine was first noticed in the Neil Gaiman fantasy novel and then movie Stardust , in which Claire Danes played the 'fallen star' Yvaine. This In all its forms, one of…
German, diminutive of names beginning Sig/Zig
"victory"
Fitting in with Scottie, Stevie, Frankie, and Birdie, Ziggy is a nickname-y choice that feels energetic, cutesy, and cool. Borrowing star quality from Ziggy Stardust and Ziggy Marley, Ziggy is…
Zury is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Hebrew, where it could be related to 'Tzuri' meaning 'my rock' or 'my strength.' Alternatively, it could be…
Spelling variation of Zaire, African place-name
"river that swallows all rivers"
Zaire, derived from the name of a now dissolved Central African state which takes its name from the Kongo term "the river that swallows all rivers", has become a stylish choice for American boys,…
Zyanya is a beautiful feminine name with Nahuatl (Aztec) origins, meaning 'forever' or 'always'. This indigenous Mexican name carries deep cultural significance, representing eternity and perpetual…
Variation of Aaliyah, Hebrew
"to ascend"
A less known, but still as vowel-rich, version of the popular Aaliyah.
