By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Evony is a contemporary feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variant of Ebony, referring to the dark, valuable wood and symbolizing strength and rarity. Alternatively, it…
Portuguese place name
"yew tree"
Evora is a city in Portugal known for its magnificent Roman aged ruins. It is occasionally seen as a female name, evoking some of the mystique of this region.
Felina is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins, derived from 'felinus' meaning 'cat-like.' This evocative name suggests grace, independence, and mystery—qualities often associated with…
Filippa is the feminine form of Philip, derived from the Greek name Philippos meaning 'lover of horses.' This elegant name has been used throughout Europe for centuries, particularly in Scandinavian…
Irish
"fair"
Finnegan has been growing in popularity for boys, thanks to the love for all things Finn-related. It's started to be used occasionally for girls, too.
Irish Gaelic
"white shoulders"
This lovely Gaelic name, very popular in the Emerald Isle, has inspired a whole host of diminutives (including Nuala and Nola) and variant spellings, from Finola to Finula to the Scottish and English…
"descendant of Flannghal"
Long before the vogue of using Irish surnames for girls, writer Flannery O'Connor gave this one some visibility. It has a warm (flannelly) feel and the currently popular three-syllable ee-ending…
Spanish and Portuguese elaboration of Flora or Florence
Florinda may be taking a good thing, the name of the Roman goddess of flowers and springtime, and making it too elaborate.
Genavieve is a feminine variation of the name Genevieve, which has French origins derived from the Germanic name Genovefa. The name means 'woman of the race' or 'tribe woman.' While not as common as…
Genessa is a melodic feminine name with possible roots in multiple origins. It may be a variant of Genesis, meaning 'beginning' or 'birth' in Greek, with the feminine suffix -a added for euphony.…
Italian place name
Genova, also known in English as Genoa, is a major port in Liguria, Italy. Its attractive sound — combining elements of Genevieve and Nova — means it has occasionally appeared on the baby name…
Although it's best known as the name of the fictional kingdom in The Princess Diaries , Genovia has a history of use as a first name dating back before author Meg Cabot was born.
Genysis is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Genesis, which means 'beginning' or 'origin' from Greek. This creative variation maintains the profound meaning of the original…
Ginelle is a modern feminine name that appears to blend elements of Gina, Janelle, or Ginette. It may be derived from names like Regina (meaning "queen"), Virginia (meaning "pure"), or Eugene…
Guiliana is a feminine name that is a variant of Giuliana, the Italian feminine form of Julian, which derives from the Latin name Julianus meaning "descended from Julius" or "belonging to Julius." It…
Gwenevieve represents a creative variation of Genevieve, incorporating elements of the Welsh name Gwen (meaning "white, fair, blessed") with the classic French name Genevieve (derived from the…
Gwyndolyn is a feminine name representing a creative spelling variant of Gwendolyn, which derives from Welsh elements 'gwen' meaning 'white,' 'blessed,' or 'fair,' and 'dolen' meaning 'ring' or…
English word name
"the state of being happy"
This positive word name debuted for girls in 2013.
Latin, Spanish
"cheerful"
Hilaria, the ancient Roman form of Hilary also given to joyous festivals, is still used in Spain and Poland, while the intriguing Italian version is Ilaria. A notable current bearer is fitness expert…
Tigrinya, Eritrea
"gift of God"
Derived from the Tigrinya elements hiyab , meaning "gift," and el , "God."
