By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Tamatha is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Tabitha or Samantha. With potential biblical connections through Tabitha (a woman known for her charitable works in the New Testament) and…
Ezelle appears to be an uncommon name that may have evolved as a feminine variant of Ezell, which itself is primarily a surname. The surname Ezell has multiple proposed origins, including a possible…
Lavonda is a feminine name that gained modest popularity in the United States primarily during the mid-20th century. Likely a modern creation combining elements of names like Lavonne and Rhonda, it…
Invented name
Is it related to Angela? Or Tangelo? One invention that doesn't improve on any original.
Tawana is a feminine name that gained particular popularity in the United States during the 1970s. Its etymology is not definitively established, but several possible origins exist. One theory…
Anjanette is a feminine given name with French origins, derived from the name 'Ange' meaning 'angel' or 'messenger.' The name carries a sense of grace and heavenly beauty with the diminutive '-ette'…
Djuana appears to be a variant spelling of Joanna or Johanna, traditional feminine names derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The distinctive 'Dj' spelling represents a modern…
Mayola is a feminine name with possible Latin or Spanish origins, likely deriving from 'Maya' or 'May' with a diminutive suffix. It may also be related to the Spanish word 'mayo' meaning 'May' (the…
Kecia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Kisha or Keisha, which developed in the United States during the 20th century and gained popularity…
English combination of Jean and Marie
"god is gracious + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Rather dated smoosh name. The meaning of Marie is uncertain, but theories include "drop of the sea" (from Hebrew roots mar "drop" and yam "sea"); "bitter" (from Hebrew marah "bitterness"); and…
Latonya is a feminine given name that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. The name appears to be a modern creation combining the popular prefix 'La-' (meaning 'the' in Romance…
Basque
"glory"
While Aintza is perhaps a more accurate and modern Basque alternative to Gloria, Loria has long been considered a possibility too. It comes from loriatsua or loria meaning "glorious" or simply…
Polish variation of Patricia
"noble, patrician"
Tamela is a feminine name that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. It appears to be a creative variation of Tamara or Pamela, combining elements of both popular names. The name…
Australian Aboriginal
"little river"
The Narellan is the name of a river in New South Wales. From this name comes this quasi-French girls' name, which is quite common in Australia.
English from Norse
"the slain hall"
In Norse mythology, Valhalla was the great hall that welcomes heroes who died in battle. The residents of Valhalla were hand-picked by Odin, for they were to help him during Ragnarök. Valhalla…
Renita appears to be a feminine name with Latin linguistic roots, likely derived from "renatus" meaning "born again" or "reborn." It may have developed as a diminutive or variant form of Renata, a…
Valinda is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a combination of the Latin prefix 'val' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy' with the Spanish suffix 'linda' meaning 'beautiful,'…
Luecile is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Lucille, which derives from Latin roots meaning "light" or "illumination." This uncommon spelling variation maintains the elegant,…
Jacqulyn is a feminine name representing a spelling variation of Jacqueline, which is the French feminine form of Jacques (James). Ultimately derived from Hebrew Ya'akov, meaning 'supplanter,' the…