By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hebrew
"forsaken"
Azuba is a form of Azubah, the Old Testament wife of Caleb. The name was used among early African-Americans.
Italian
"fringe"
An Italian word name that could join the burgeoning Fran community.
Orilla is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'ora' meaning 'coast' or 'shore.' This uncommon name evokes imagery of peaceful coastal landscapes and ocean borders. While never reaching…
"to be at the mercy of"
A unique cousin to Talia.
Deulcia is a rare feminine name with possible Latin or Romance language origins. It may be related to terms meaning "sweet" or "pleasant," similar to names like Dulce or Dulcea. The name could be a…
Greek literary name
Queen Hecuba was the legendary queen of King Priam of Troy, mother of Hector, Paris, Cassandra and others. Euripedes' tragedy Hecuba depicts Hecuba's grief over the death of her daughter Polyxena,…
Dulcimer is an uncommon feminine name derived from the stringed musical instrument. The word itself has Latin origins in 'dulcis' meaning 'sweet' and 'melos' meaning 'song,' literally translating to…
Word name
"red wine grape"
Like Chardonnay, Brandy, and Moxie, or like Cherry, Apple, and Peaches, Cabernet is bold choice, referring to both a variety of grape and the red wine that's made from it. While it does have a fun…
Latin
"bell ringer"
Most often heard as an Italian surname, this might be an unusual yet musical option. While it's not among the traditional Italian names for girls , it can fill that role.
"peace"
Many parents these days are responding to names meaning peace , and this is one of the more unusual ones (more often heard as a surname). Pronounced PACH-ee-a, it relates to such other peaceful names…
Almeda is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'almus' meaning 'nourishing' or 'kind.' It may also be connected to the Spanish term 'alameda,' referring to a tree-lined avenue or…
Arminta is a feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly deriving from Latin 'armenta' (cattle or herd) or perhaps developed as a variant of Araminta. The name has historical usage in the United…
Manerva is a feminine name that likely represents a variation of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, arts, and trade. The name carries rich historical and mythological…
Josiephine is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Josephine, which itself derives from Joseph, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase' in Hebrew. This unique spelling blends…
Margeret is a variant spelling of the classic name Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. This feminine name has been popular throughout Western history, carried by…
Media is a feminine name with ancient roots in Latin and Greek mythology. The name derives from the Greek word 'mesos' meaning 'middle,' though many associate it with the famous sorceress Medea from…
Paralee is a feminine given name that appears to have emerged in the United States primarily in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name may be a compound formation combining elements like…
Arvilla is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the elements 'avis' meaning 'bird' or possibly from 'arvum' meaning 'field.' Some sources suggest it may be a variant of Arvella or a…
Doshia is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Dasha, a Russian diminutive of Daria, meaning "possessing goodness." Alternatively, it could be…
Cordella is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'cor' meaning 'heart,' suggesting someone warm-hearted or brave. It's a melodic variation of Cordelia, which gained literary fame through…
