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Tona is a short and melodic feminine name with multiple cultural roots. In Spanish, it can be derived from Antonia, meaning 'priceless' or 'invaluable.' It also appears in various Native American…
Diminutive of Victoria, Latin
"victory"
The Tori spelling — sans E — is much more common as both a given name and nickname.
Scottish habitational surname
"from the hillocks"
Popularized for girls after Kirsten Dunst portrayed high school cheerleading captain Torrance Shipman in the 2000 movie Bring it On . Tori is an easy nickname.
Tracie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Tracy, which itself began as an English surname derived from place names in Normandy, France. The place names came from the…
Short form of Theresa, English, Greek, or Cornish
"to harvest; third"
While Tessa is now preferred, this slightly sharper diminutive of Theresa was the more familiar option in the early 20th-century. It enjoyed a brief return to the US charts in the 60s and 70s but is…
Welsh
"large homestead"
Trevor with a New York accent.
Finnish
"wind"
A sweet and intuitive Finnish word name. The double U's up the quirkiness, for English speakers at least. Also used in Estonia, notable bearers include actress Tuuli Narkle, cartoonist Tuuli Hypén,…
Hindi
"rain"
This Indian name with a Slavic sound definitely has potential.
Diminutive of Viktoria, Russian from Latin
Fresher and more exciting than Vicki or Tori.
English, diminutive of Lavinia
A winning, gold locket nickname name of the turn of the last century, though also a common nickname for Vincent.
Latin
"moral excellence"
The mother of all virtue names.
Vivyan is an uncommon name with medieval origins that can be used for either gender, though it's more frequently associated with women. It derives from the Latin name 'Vivianus,' meaning 'alive' or…
Scottish
"foreigner, stranger"
More famously spelled Wallis as a feminine name: the woman for whom the King of England abdicated the throne.
Wania is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, found in Arabic, Polish, and Pakistani naming traditions. In Arabic, it carries meanings related to 'closeness' or 'tenderness,' while in…
English
"windy"
And her sisters, Stormy and Sunny.
English word name
"one who wins"
Winner is a positive word name that entered the lexicon thanks to rapper Nya Lee, who chose it for her baby girl. But this name is a unisex winner with the cute nicknames Winnie or Win.
Xochilt is a feminine name derived from Nahuatl (Aztec) language, where 'xochitl' means 'flower.' The name carries deep cultural significance in Mexican and Mesoamerican heritage, reflecting the…
Spanish place name
Not strictly Spanish but Guanche, the original inhabitants of the Canary Islands, this place name became popular as a first in Spain via a trilogy by Alberto Vazquez Figueroa. The Guanche meaning of…
Chinese
"speak night tide"
A popular Chinese name, Yuxi appeared in the Top 10 names for girls in its native country in recent years. With the evocative and poetic meaning of "speak night tide" or "language of the evening…
Zailie is a modern feminine name with a contemporary feel and exotic sound. While it doesn't have deep historical roots, it may have evolved as a variation of names like Zaylie, Zayla, or Zahlia. The…
