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Irish
"sorrow"
Bronagh, along with Anglicized form Brona, is a popular name in Ireland. It's the name of a sixth century mystic as well as a modern television character on Penny Dreadful.
Audur is a feminine name of Old Norse origin meaning 'wealth,' 'prosperity,' or 'rich.' In Norse mythology and medieval Icelandic sagas, several notable women bore this name, including Auður djúpúðga…
Kolbrun is a feminine name of Old Norse origin with deep roots in Icelandic naming traditions. The name combines the elements 'kol' (coal or dark) and 'brun' (brown or eyebrow), potentially referring…
Catalan, place name
This Catalan classic — spelled Nuria in Spanish — is the name of a valley in Catalonia with a shrine to the Virgin Mary, making this both a Marian name and simply a place name. Or maybe not so…
Norse
"elm"
In Norse mythology, Embla is the equivalent of the Bible's Eve, who, along with her husband Ask, were the first humans to be created by the gods, in this case from trees. With its lovely nature…
Icelandic from Norse
"the help of Ing"
Derived from the Old Norse name Ingibjǫrg. The name references the Germanic fertility god Ing, the original name of the god Freyr.
Unnur is a feminine Icelandic name with ancient Norse roots. It derives from the Old Norse name Unnr or Uðr, which means 'wave' or 'to love.' In Icelandic mythology and sagas, Unnur djúpúðga (Unnur…
"cloak"
This geographical name is in the Icelandic Top 20 , inspired by a volcano in southern Iceland. The volcano was named after the Icelandic word for a hooded cloak, since the summit is often covered by…
Icelandic, Norse, Germanic, Arabic
"sun; lily; habit, custom"
A familiar choice in Iceland, the sunny and simple Sunna may be viewed as a nickname for Sunneva or Súsanna, the Icelandic variants of Sunniva and Susannah. As such, it two nature-connected meanings:…
"harp"
The Old Norse word for "harp", also designating the constellation Lyra (which means "lyre" in Greek). It's popular in Iceland, where it is also the name of the first month of summer in the old…
Greek, Egyptian
"mighty bull"
This was the name of a 13th-century saint, a Mercedarian friar who was martyred by pirates. It derives from the name of the Greco-Egyptian bull god Serapis.
German, short form of Josephine
Finja Is a Josephine nickname that ranks among the Top 100 girl names in Germany.
Spanish compound of Linda and Celia
"pretty + heavenly"
A compound name that gives a mid-century favorite a fresh lease of life, Lindelia blends Linda with Celia. Predominantly used in Latin America, it might also be considered a mix of Linda and Amelia…
Lúcia is the Portuguese and Italian form of Lucy, derived from the Latin name Lucia, meaning "light" or "illumination." With ancient Roman origins, the name became widely popular due to Saint Lucia…
Salomé is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, derived from 'Shalom' meaning 'peace.' This name carries significant biblical and historical associations, notably referring to two different women in the…
Variation of Lovisa, Swedish
"renowned warrior"
Lovis is Lovisa's quirkier counterpart — if you're searching for a name that combines Scandinavian style with retro darlings Avis and Mavis, Lovis could be your girl.
Italian
"Valley"
This Italian word name, meaning (as you would suspect) valley, has a rolling soft sound to it. The "lay-a" sound also perfectly complements the current fashion for similar names such as Rhea, Layla…
Variation of Lynette
"idol"
If you like lispy Celtic and Gaelic names, you may fall for Lynneth. Lynneth has a similar sound to Gwyneth, Elspeth and Meredith and might, therefore, find popularity among those who are looking for…
unknown
Delsia has always been a rare name in the US, with only a few babies born with this name each year. It is somewhat reminiscent of Dulcie and Delysia.
Modern invented name
Mistelle is a modern invention combining Misty with the evergreen feminine suffix 'elle'. This name is occasionally seen in Australia.
