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Evia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Eva or Eve, names meaning "life" or "living one" with Hebrew origins. Alternatively, Evia could reference the Greek…
Arabic
"daybreak, dawn"
Al-Falaq or The Daybreak is the 113th chapter of the Qur'an in Islam. Falaq is slowly increasing in use as a girl name in the US, but still remains very rare. Falaq Naaz is an Indian actress with…
Diminutive of Frances
"free man"
Old fashioned nickname that some girls just might be able to pull off. You'd just have to be sure your little Fancy was one of them.
Fatma is a feminine name with Arabic origins, representing the feminine form of the name Fatim, which means 'one who weans an infant' or 'abstainer.' Most significantly, Fatma is a variant of…
Roman, English word name, from Latin
"young deer; all the animals that live in a particular area"
Fauna is the Roman goddess of the earth as well as one of the fairies who protected Disney's "Sleeping Beauty". It can also be considered a word name with a scientific, nature focused feel. Used to…
Faya is a lyrical feminine name with diverse cultural connections. In Arabic origins, it relates to words meaning 'shadow' or 'shade,' suggesting protection and comfort. Some sources connect it to…
Dutch and Frisian
"peace"
The vintage Fenna, an old lady name making a comeback in the Netherlands, originates in Friesland in the northern part of the country, where the Fries language is spoken. Rhyming with Jenna, it's…
Ethiopian variation of Phoebe
"bright, radiant"
An Ethiopian girls' name with a bright and cheerful sound, Feven rhymes with popular Haven. Feven is the Ge'ez variant of Biblical Phoebe, also the goddess of the moon and hunting in Greek mythology.…
English word name
"the quality or state of being free"
Name that makes a strong philosophical statement -- but might ironically be a lot for a child to carry.
Freidy is a feminine name that likely evolved as a diminutive or variant of names like Frida, Freida, or Elfrieda. These names have Germanic origins, with Frida meaning 'peace' and Elfrieda meaning…
Yiddish
"pious"
Fruma is too frumpy for a baby born today. In Fiddler on the Roof , Fruma is the name of a ghost.
Ginna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive of names containing 'gin' like Virginia or Regina, a variant spelling of Jenna (meaning 'white wave' or 'fair…
Gladis is a feminine name that represents a spelling variation of the more common Gladys. Derived from the Welsh name Gwladus, meaning 'princess' or 'kingdom,' it carries a sense of dignity and…
English
"wanderer"
Gypsy, long associated with the intellectual stripper Gypsy Rose Lee and the musical that was made about her life, was used by Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings as the middle name of their daughter…
Hanah is a variation of the more common spelling Hannah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' This alternative spelling maintains the same pronunciation while offering a streamlined,…
Hazyl is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative spelling variation of Hazel, which derives from the Old English word "hæsel," referring to the hazelnut tree…
Scottish
"Hugh's town"
As far as Texas place names go, Houston is more unique than Austin and Dallas and more attractive than Marfa.
Imrie is a feminine name with Scottish roots, derived from the surname Imrie which originated from the place name Imrie in Angus, Scotland. The place name itself may have Gaelic origins, possibly…
French or Persian
"long ago or magic, witch"
Queen Jadis, also known as The White Witch, is the main villain in The Chronicles of Narnia . She is the force responsible for freezing Narnia and creating the Hundred Year Winter. Author C.S. Lewis…
Hindu, Slovakian, Spanish, or Arabic
"rock-rose or earthen water jug"
Jara is a name with roots in several different cultures and languages, with different meanings and associations. She's the Hindu goddess of the household, happiness, and prosperity. In Spanish, where…
