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Greek
"evening, evening star"
Hesperia is the name of one of the Hesperides, known as the daughters of Hesperus or evening. Hesperus is the personification of the evening star in Greek mythology, better known as Venus in Roman…
Flower name, from Greek
"water vessel"
Prettier than the other name the plant goes by, Hortensia.
English hyphenated botanical name
Hyphenated names are getting increasingly popular for girls in England, and the botanical Ivy-Rose is one of the most popular, ranking alongside choices like Isla-Rose and Lily-Rose.
Marveline is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a creative elaboration of the name Marvel, with the feminine suffix '-ine.' The base name Marvel derives from the Old French 'merveille'…
Romanian variation of Julia, Latin, "youthful"
"youthful"
Used predominantly in Romania and Moldova, Iuliana is a variation of Julia and Juliana. It might sometimes be heard in Hawaii, though Kuliana might also be used too.
Khmer
"moon girl"
Channary, a sweet and preppy sounding name with a lovely lunar meaning, belongs to a character in the Lunar Chronicles series. Her relatives Levana and Selene have similarly moon-inspired monikers.
Lillie Rose combines two classic floral names into a sweet, feminine double name. Lillie is a variation of Lily, derived from the flower symbolizing purity and innocence in many cultures. The 'ie'…
Compound name, Sophia + Rose, Greek and Latin
"wisdom and rose"
Sophia Rose combines two classic feminine names to create a beautiful double name that balances traditional elegance with floral grace. Sophia, of Greek origin meaning 'wisdom,' has remained…
Likely a play on Maxine and Lucille, Maxzille combines the trendy Max with the frilly -ille ending and adds in a z for good measure.
Nature name
"earth apple"
A daisy-esque flower, although chamomile is much more commonly associated with the tea that's made from it.
Anniina is a Finnish feminine name that evolved as a variant of Anna, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor.' Popular in Finland and other Nordic countries,…
Dannielle is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Danielle, which itself is the female form of Daniel. The name has Hebrew origins meaning "God is my judge." This particular spelling…
Flower name, from French or English
"complexion; coronation"
A popular flower, but as a name we don't expect it to reach the heights of Lily or Violet. Its origins are not entirely clear: it may come directly from the French word carnation "complexion"…
An edible plant used in seed and spice form.
Better known as Tapioca, Cassava makes an innovative way to get to the nicknames Cass or Cassie.
Arabic
"gift"
Perfect for a long-awaited child or rainbow baby.
An evergreen with yellow flowers, Ambretta works to modernize Amber.
Celtic
"great treasure"
Despite appearances, Ismenia does not seem to be related to Greek Ismene ("knowledge"). Instead, one possible derivation is from Celtic elements meaning "excellent" and "treasure". Variations include…
"corn grinder"
The bell-shaped flower Aletris is also known as Colic Root, Blazing Star, Unicorn Root, and Stargrass. Its roots have medicinal properties and are used to aid digestive and muscle problems. Its name…
Aria Rose combines two beautiful and lyrical names. Aria, of Italian origin, means 'air' or 'melody' and refers to an expressive solo in an opera. It has gained significant popularity in recent…
