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Latvian variation of Inga,
Traditionally spelled Ingūna, this Latvian variation of the Norse Inga is worn by Latvian model Inguna Butane.
Japanese
"big moon"
An energetic unisex Japanese name with dozens of potential meanings depending on the kanji characters used.
Hebrew
"praise"
A popular Jewish girl name in Israel, derived from the name Hallel.
Czech diminutive of Magdalena
"from Magda"
Typically seen as a diminutive or nickname of the Czech Magdaléna.
Serbian, Croatian
"lily"
While possibly intimidating at first glance, this is a gorgeous variation of Liliana and related names that is used in Serbia and Croatia.
Tahitian
"heavenly crown; heavenly flowers"
The Tahitian variation of Leilani.
Variation of Verona, Italian
Variation of Verona.
Irish, meaning unknown
Modwenna is the name of a medieval Irish saint who, according to legend, founded Burton Abbey on the River Trent, site of many miracles. Saint Modwenna, also called Modwen, made a pilgrimage to Rome…
Hungarian variation of Hilda
"battle, warrior"
Ildiko is a variation of the German Hilda — itself short for Brunhilda. In Hungary, the name is spelt Ildikó.
"gracious"
A gorgeous Hebrew name that was originally used for boys, but is now increasingly used for girls as well. As a bonus, you get the sweet built-in nickname Nina.
Slavic diminutive of Alexandra
"defending warrior"
If Sasha feels just a tad too dull, you may like the evocative Sasheya — used as a diminutive of Alexandra in Slavic regions.
Greek
"lioness"
Leonora meets Theodora — this striking alternative to popular Leo names has heaps of potential, and loads of attractive nickname options.
Lithuanian
"girl who gives hope"
A beautiful Lithuanian name with an ever-so-lovely and inspiring meaning.
Irish form of Geraldine
"spear ruler"
Gearóidín is familiar to our Irish members, but is probably unseen outside the Emerald Isle. It would provide some steep challengers to people unfamiliar with Irish names, but since that hasn't…
"fear, revere"
In the Bible, this name belongs to a son of Jehaleleel, of the tribe of Judah. But it feels wearable for either sex in the twenty-first century.
"my brother is pleasant"
Variant of Ahinoam
Also spelled Achinoam, this Biblical name belonged to wives of both King Saul and King David.
English
"wage war"
Fierce, bold, and very evocative, Warrior is not a name for the faint of heart. It's the latest in a slew of Magic Names , chosen for their incantatory power, added to the baby name lexicon. Parents…
Italian place name
A Pilgrimage site in Italy that also serves as a unisex given name.
Slavic diminutive of Ivan
"God is gracious"
This diminutive of Ivan is commonly used for girls in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
