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Latin
"relating to springtime"
Cerelia is a melodic and unusual choice, perfect for a child born in April or May. Another version is Cerella.
Cerena is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Serena, which comes from the Latin word 'serenus' meaning 'clear, tranquil, or serene.' Alternatively, it could be…
Variation of Cheryl, English compound name blending Cheryl and Lyn
"dear lake; dear + pretty"
Sweet and retro, Cherilyn peaked in 1972, when Cher (born Cherilyn Sarkisian) rose to fame. Possibly not quite ready for a comeback, though perhaps fun nickname Cherry might swing it.
French, Spanish
"hummingbird"
The French and Spanish word for "hummingbird" is lithe and charming as a girl name.
Spanish
"conception"
Name given in honor of the Virgin Mary that might prove difficult for a modern Spanish-American child to pull off.
Coralyne is a feminine name inspired by coral, the vibrant marine organism that forms colorful reef structures in tropical oceans. The name blends 'coral' with the popular feminine suffix '-lyn(e),'…
Corianna is a melodic feminine name that blends elements of Cora and Anna, or may be seen as an elaborate form of Corinne. Its origins likely trace to the Greek name Korinna, meaning 'maiden' or…
Italian, French
"little thing"
Italianate variation of Cosette, from Victor Hugo's Les Misérables .
Cristiana is a feminine name with Latin origins, the feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ.' Popular in Portugal, Italy, Romania, and other predominantly Catholic countries, the…
Dalina is a melodious feminine name with multicultural origins. It likely developed as a combination of the prefix "Dal-" (found in names like Dallas) with the feminine suffix "-ina." In Slavic…
Flower name, from French
"lion's tooth"
The bright yellow weed lends itself to a creative baby name, although we don't recommend the nickname Dandy.
Combination of Della and Mae
"noble drop in the sea"
A sunny and sparky compound name which rolls easily off the tongue.
Denaly is a modern feminine name of American origin that appears to be a variation of 'Denali,' the name of the highest mountain peak in North America, located in Alaska. The name carries…
Desarae is a feminine name that serves as a variation of Desiree, which comes from the French 'désirée' meaning 'desired' or 'longed for.' This particular spelling emerged in the United States as…
Greek
"lady"
Despina is best known as the clever and wily maidservant character in Mozart's opera Così fan tutte , and as one of Neptune's moons, making it a musical and an astronomy-inspired choice. However, the…
Domani is a feminine name with Italian origins, directly derived from the Italian word meaning "tomorrow." This evocative name carries connotations of hope, future possibilities, and new beginnings.…
Scottish, feminine variation of Donald
"proud chief"
Donia is a name with many possible origins. Besides a short female form of Donald, it may also be a form of the Italian Donna meaning lady, a variation on the Arabic Donya meaning world, or a Celtic…
Elidia is a feminine name with Spanish and Greek roots. It's a variation of names like Elida or Elydia, potentially derived from the Greek 'Elidaia,' referring to ancient Elis in Greece. The name may…
Elivia is a feminine name with roots as a variant of Olivia, while also incorporating elements of names like Eliza or Elisa. The name blends the popular 'El-' prefix with the appealing '-via' ending…
