By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Addisynn is a feminine name that represents a modern elaboration of Addison, combining the traditional surname-turned-first-name with the popular '-ynn' ending. The original name Addison means 'son…
Surname name
Zatara is a relatively uncommon surname found in Arabic and African cultures that could be quite cute on a baby girl.
Japanese
"resourceful child"
Motoko Kusanagi, perhaps the best known association to the name, is a character from the sci-fi anime and manga series The Ghost in the Shell . She's a strong, wise, and independent cyborg who…
Ardelia is a feminine name with classical roots, derived from the Greek word "ardis" meaning "arrow" or possibly related to "ardent," suggesting warmth and passion. This elegant name has historical…
Variation of Euphemia, Greek
"fair speech"
Variation of Euphemia.
Ella Rose combines the popular given name Ella with the classic middle name Rose, creating a melodic double name that has gained favor in English-speaking countries. Ella, of Germanic origin meaning…
Ardelle is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the word 'ardent,' meaning passionate or fiery. This elegant name gained modest popularity in the United States during the early 20th…
Italian
"little flame"
Fiametta is the pseudonym Italian Renaissance writer Bocaccio gave to his muse in his writing; her real name was most likely Maria d'Aquino. It was also the title of a ballet in the 19th century.…
Feminine form of Hadriana
Hadriana may not have been used for a couple of millennia, but with the new fashion for ancient names, it just might be ready for a comeback.
Equilla is a rare feminine name with unclear origins, though it may be related to the Latin 'aquila' meaning 'eagle' or could be a creative variation of names like Aquilla or Priscilla. The name has…
Greek, English
"plant eaten by fawns"
A beautiful plant and a rare botanical name probably deriving from Greek. Could make a novel honor middle for an ancestral Helen.
Virtue name
Modern virtue names aren't always subtle, and Bravery definitely cuts to the chase. It's a bold choice—one your teenager might begrudge. Talisa Soto and Benjamin Bratt used it as a middle name, where…
Invented name
Famed track and field sprinter Wyomia Tyus's name never caught on after her multiple gold medals in the 1964 and 1968 Olympic Games.
Romanian
"violet flower"
Derived from viorea , the Romanian word for the sweet violet flower. Former Romanian prime minister Viorica Dănicilă is a famous bearer.
Bella Rose combines two beloved feminine names into one melodic compound name. Bella, meaning 'beautiful' in Italian, has enjoyed significant popularity as both a standalone name and nickname for…
Greek
"good deeds"
Think the letter X is always cool in names? Meet Eudoxia. An ancient name with a great meaning, associated with a number of saints and Byzantine royals. You might also like the similar Eudocia or…
Invented name, meaning unknown.
A new name bestowed on a few girls each year thanks to Brazilian gospel singer Kemilly Santos. Kemilly makes for an unconventional way to get to Milly.
Romani
"elf warrior or all true"
Variant of Alafair
Invented literary name
A fanciful concoction whipped up by L. Frank Baum for a beautiful and powerful princess in one of his Oz books.
"burner of ships"
In Homer's Odyssey Nausicaa (or Nausicaä) is a daughter of Alcinous who helps Odysseus on his journey home. In pop culture, it is the name of the eponymous heroine in the 1984 Japanese anime movie…
