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Spanish
"pretty"
Like Benita, had some popularity in the fifties.
Brianda is a feminine name with Spanish and Portuguese origins, derived from a feminine form of Brian. The original name Brian comes from Celtic roots meaning 'high' or 'noble.' Brianda carries a…
Cameran is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Cameron, which originated as a Scottish surname meaning "crooked nose" or "crooked river." As a first name for girls, Cameran…
Carmina is a feminine name of Latin origin that derives from the word 'carmen,' meaning 'song,' 'poem,' or 'verse.' The plural form 'carmina' literally translates to 'songs' or 'poems,' giving the…
Greek
"gold"
Cressida is a golden, mythological, and Shakespearean name, much better known in Britain than it is in the US. Given to just 11 American girls in a recent year — though still the highest number on…
Spelling variation of Daya
Daya, popularized in the US as the name of a character on Orange Is The New Black , the variation Daia has recently been chosen as a name by Dutch rapper Willie Wartaal for his daughter, born in…
Dalida is a feminine name with Egyptian and Italian roots. It gained recognition through the famous Egyptian-Italian-French singer and actress Dalida (born Iolanda Cristina Gigliotti) who rose to…
Efrata is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the biblical Ephratah or Ephrath, an ancient name for Bethlehem. The name appears in the Bible, associated with the region where Rachel was…
Elania is a feminine name with multiple potential origins, most commonly seen as a variation of Elena or Elaine. These roots trace back to Greek (Helena, meaning "bright, shining light") or Provençal…
Elanna is a modern feminine name that combines elements of popular names like Ella, Elena, and Anna. It may have originated as a creative variation of Eleanor or Helen, or possibly derived from Irish…
English, Turkish
"noblewoman; country, world commander; ruler of the people"
A name with various origins, Elmira combines the sounds of multicultural Mira with the popular El- beginning. Despite this, the name is rarely heard in the US, though it does rank in the Top 100…
Elynor is an uncommon variant spelling of Eleanor, a name with Greek and Provençal origins meaning 'light' or 'bright one.' This distinctive spelling gives a fresh twist to the classic name while…
English word name
"a feeling of intense excitement or joy"
A pretty and modern word name for a daughter, expressing great happiness.
Gimena is a feminine name of Spanish origin, serving as a variant of Ximena or Jimena. The name has deep historical roots in Spanish-speaking countries, notably connected to Jimena Díaz, wife of the…
Graciella is a feminine name that beautifully elaborates on the name Grace. It combines the Latin 'gratia' meaning 'grace' or 'favor' with the Spanish diminutive suffix '-ella,' creating a name that…
Welsh
"white ring, circle"
Gwendolen, an ancient Welsh favorite, retired decades ago in favor of the short form Gwen, but now, as in the case all across the naming board, the nickname has faded and the more distinguished…
Hebrew, variation of Hadassah
"myrtle tree"
This variation of the Biblical Hadassah is beautiful in its own right. It also comes with built-in trendy nickname Haddie, or the sleek and fashionable Dasha — maybe even boyish and modern Dash.
Hawaiian
"crescent bay or garland valley"
An appealing Hawaiian name which belongs to a town, river and bay on Kauaʻi island in Hawaii. The two possible meanings of the name, "crescent bay" or "garland (lei) valley" both describe the beauty…
"holy day"
A fun and confident choice, Holiday is a celebratory name, particularly associated with Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, and New Year, and with rest, leisure, and vacations more generally. Fitting…
Holliday is a feminine given name derived from the English surname meaning 'one who dwells near a holy day.' Originally a surname used to identify someone who was born during a religious festival or…
