By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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English surname
"hollow way, sunken path"
A habitational surname denoting ancestors from one of the numerous English towns called Holloway. It first broke into the charts as a female name in 2020, when it was given to six baby girls. Since…
Arabic
"brilliant, splendid, eastern wind"
A strong and feminine Arabic choice for a girl, predominantly used among Muslims.
Vernia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Latin 'vernus' meaning 'spring' or 'belonging to spring', suggesting freshness and renewal. Alternatively, it…
Lavera is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from the Latin word 'vera' meaning 'true' or possibly connected to 'lavare' meaning 'to wash.' It emerged in the United States during the…
American fruit name from Powhatan
"a dry fruit"
We've adopted Plum, Cherry, and even Apple as baby names, so why not Persimmon? It lends itself to the charming nicknames Percy or Persy. The word "persimmon" is American in origin. It was derived…
Earnestine is a feminine name with deep historical roots, being the female form of Ernest, which derives from the Germanic word 'ernst,' meaning serious or determined. Popular in the early 20th…
Oneta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Native American languages, particularly Cherokee, where it has been associated with meanings like 'to wait for' or…
Variation of Aleta, Alethea, Alida, Alda, or Olida, Latin, Greek, English, German, Spanish
"truth, verity; small winged one; prosperous, noble; olive tree"
A simple yet distinctive choice with a whole host of origins and meanings, Oleta could be an interesting alternative to Olivia, Lotta or Ottilie. On one hand, the name is considered a variation of…
Alvera is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from the elements 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright.' It can be considered a feminine form of Alvaro or a variation of Elvira. The name carries an…
Jaunita appears to be a variant spelling of Juanita, the feminine diminutive form of Juan, which is the Spanish equivalent of John. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew, meaning 'God is gracious.'…
Almeta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Almeda, which has Spanish roots meaning 'the table' or 'the plateau.' Alternatively, it could be related to the Greek…
City name
A variant spelling of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Vloggers The Bucket List Family have a son named Manilla.
Latin, feminine form of Numerius
Numeria was a feminine forename in ancient Rome, said to derive from Numeria, the goddess of childbirth.
Bernetta is a feminine name derived from the Germanic name Bernard, composed of elements meaning "bear" and "brave" or "hardy." As a feminine diminutive, it softens these strong qualities while…
Cornish
"violet"
A lyrical, and very rare, hidden flower name.
Virgia is a feminine name that likely originated as a variant of Virginia, which derives from the Latin word 'virgo' meaning 'maiden' or 'virgin'. The name Virginia has historical significance in…
Lurena is a feminine name with obscure origins, possibly deriving from Latin roots or representing a variant of names like Lorena or Lorna. This vintage name was occasionally used in 19th-century…
Literature, Spanish, place name
"wild fig tree"
Used in a medieval Spanish tale as the name of a Norwegian princess, Olinda is also a place in both Brazil and Australia and the name of a species of moth. Olinda could be related to the Greek word…
Willia is a feminine name that serves as a variation of the more common Wilhelmina or a feminine form of William. Derived from Germanic roots, the elements 'wil' meaning 'will' or 'desire' and 'helm'…
Greek, diminutive of Anastasia
"resurrection"
Tassoula or Tasoula are unusual -- to an American, in any case -- short forms of the classic Anastasia. More exotic and a lot more interesting than Stacy.
