By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Latin
"title of honor"
Related to the Roman name Titius and the more modern Titus, the "tit" syllable would be problematic for any modern girl. Try the similar Russian name Tatiana.
Adema is the name of a rock band that might be adapted as a girl's name -- though sounds a bit like a medical condition.
Finnish form of Ida
"industrious one"
For an American girl, the double "I" might be a problem as a child, but an attention-getting talking point as an adult.
Star name, Latin
"entry hall"
A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe, also the name of a publishing imprint and an assisted living corporation, probably because it has that streamlined corporate I-could-be-a-car-name…
Italian, diminutive of Lucrezia, Roman family name
Krizia is a stylish Italian clothing and handbag designer and manufacturer. The name is an interesting alternative to all those old Cris/Kris-starting names. Krizia is one of those Italian names for…
American invented name
A really inventive invented name, with a little of this and a little of that. Has a somewhat rhythmic African feel.
Invented name
She looked like a model but she was really an evil many-tentacled monster in Men in Black : your child will never forgive you if you choose this name. And neither will we.
Italian, musical term
Toccata is delicate and musical yes, but still somehow unappealing.
Literary name
Name of the winning young heroine of Toni Morrison's first novel, The Bluest Eye .
Loriot is an uncommon feminine name with French origins. The word 'loriot' in French refers to the golden oriole bird, known for its bright yellow plumage and melodious song. As a personal name, it…
Alegría is a beautiful feminine Spanish name derived directly from the Spanish word for "joy" or "happiness." Its Latin roots trace back to 'alacer,' meaning "lively" or "animated." The name embodies…
Macarthur as a feminine given name is quite unusual, as it's traditionally a Scottish surname meaning "son of Arthur." The name gained prominence through historical figures like General Douglas…
Video game name
Kazooie is the bird to Banjo's bear in the Banjo-Kazooie video game series. It's hard for us to imagine Kazooie as a baby name, but Banjo is occasionally used, notably for actress Rachel Griffiths'…
Delaunay is a refined French surname that has transitioned into occasional use as a feminine given name. Derived from the Old French 'de l'aunay,' meaning 'from the alder grove,' it carries an…
Timpani is a feminine name derived from the musical instrument, which comes from the Italian 'timpano' meaning 'kettledrum.' This uncommon name carries musical associations, evoking rhythmic,…
Latin, meaning unknown
An ancient Roman name, lost to time.
Morisot is a feminine name with French origins, most notably associated with the renowned Impressionist painter Berthe Morisot (1841-1895). Originally a surname, it has occasionally been adopted as a…
Flamenco is an unusual feminine name derived from the passionate Spanish dance and music style. The word itself has Spanish origins, possibly coming from the Spanish word 'flama' meaning 'flame,'…
Italian, meaning unknown
This could make a sizzly Latinate namesake for Aunt Linda.
"gold"
The Early Americans invented names too, sometimes variations of classical or biblical favorites. This one appears in Colonial rosters; the Aur beginning is Latin and means "gold."
