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Bethanie is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, representing a variation of Bethany. The name refers to the biblical village near Jerusalem mentioned in the New Testament as the home of Mary, Martha,…
Beverlee is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Beverly. Originally an Old English surname derived from 'beofor' (beaver) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow), meaning 'beaver stream' or…
Hebrew
"daughter of Yahweh"
An Old Testament name, Bithiah is a bit like Tabitha, Keziah, and Beulah in sound, but heard far less often. In the Bible, Bithiah is the name of one of Pharaoh's daughters, often depicted as the one…
Breonna is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Breanne or Brianna, which ultimately derive from Celtic origins. The name gained particular recognition following the tragic death…
Camile is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Camille, which derives from the Latin name 'Camillus.' It has French origins and traditionally refers to a young ceremonial attendant.…
Carlena is a feminine name that combines the Germanic element 'carl' meaning 'free man' with a Latin or Spanish-influenced ending. This elegant variation relates to Caroline and Carlene, offering a…
Carola is a feminine name with Latin and Germanic origins. It is the feminine form of 'Carol' or 'Karl,' meaning 'free man' or 'strong woman.' Popular throughout Europe, particularly in Germany,…
Norwegian, Danish, Czech, variation of Cecilia, Latin
"blind"
Variant of Cecilia used in several European countries, which could also make for a pretty variant spelling of the medieval English version, Cecily.
Charissa is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from 'charis,' meaning 'grace,' 'kindness,' or 'beauty.' It's related to the more common Charisse, Carissa, and Karissa, all variations of the…
Native American place name
Chenoa is the Native American name for the Kentucky River. This name has come into prominence as the stage name of Argentine singer María Laura Corradini Falomir. In the US it is given to a handful…
Latin and French
"fair Christian"
Though Isabel is a smash hit, Christabel still hasn't been fully embraced. It was originally popularized in England via the Coleridge poem Christabel ("whom her father loves so well") and was given…
Ciena is a contemporary feminine name that has gained modest popularity since the early 2000s. Its origins are somewhat debated—it may be a modern variation of Sienna (the Italian city or earthy…
Ciera is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of Sierra, which comes from the Spanish word for 'mountain range.' This contemporary spelling became popular in the United States during…
