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Almina is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It might be a variant of Almina or Wilhelmina, combining 'al' (all) with 'mina' (love). In Arabic contexts, it could relate to 'al-Aminah'…
Feminine form of Alvin, English
"noble friend, friend of the elves"
Similar to Alma and Alba, Alina and Alexandra, Alvena is a clunky but interesting possibility. A notable bearer is Alvena Vajda Sečkar, an American painter, children's book author, and social…
Croatian, from Spanish
"to harvest"
Tena is the short form of Terezija, the classic Croatian form of Theresa. It's commonly used on its own, popularized in Croatia at the end of the 19th century when author Josip Kozarac wrote a short…
Hebrew
"olive"
A rarely heard Hebrew name whose zippy first initial Z transforms it from dated Yetta-like image to more lively Catherine Zeta Jones-like appeal.
Latin form of Albert, German
"noble, bright"
Albertus is the Latin form of Albert, a masculine name derived from the Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright), thus meaning 'noble and bright' or 'nobly famous.' This classical form…
Greek
"glory"
Cleora is a now-extinct name (there were no babies named Cleora recorded in the U.S. since 1982) that achieved some standing in the early 20th century thanks to the craze for all things…
Hosteen is a masculine name derived from Navajo (Diné) culture, where it functions as an honorific title meaning 'elder' or 'respected man.' In traditional Navajo society, the term indicates a man of…
Ninnie is a sweet, endearing feminine name that often serves as a diminutive for names like Nina, Annemarie, or Jennifer. With its repetitive soft consonants and playful ending, Ninnie has a…
Cena is a feminine name with roots in various cultures. In Latin, it means 'dinner' or 'meal,' while in Slavic languages, it can be related to meanings of 'value' or 'price.' The name has gained some…
Luetta is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive form of Louise or Lou. It combines elements of Lou with the feminine suffix -etta, creating a delicate and melodious sound. The name has…
Variation of Buford, English from French
"beautiful fort"
An offbeat form of Buford that you're unlikely to find on birth certificates today. Maybe for a pet.
Ewin is a masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic origins, likely derived from Eoghan (meaning 'born of the yew tree' or 'youth') or as a variant of Ewan/Ewen (the Scottish form of Eugene, meaning…
Lelar is an uncommon feminine name with obscure origins. It may have emerged as a variant of more familiar names like Lela, Leila, or Lila, all of which have various meanings across different…
Spelling variation of Dorothea, Greek
"gift of God"
The Dorathea spelling moves this name away from the classic Dorothea and toward a smoosh name -- a name created by combining two separate names, in this case Dora and Thea. If you're honoring a Dora…
Danish, Latin, Slavic
"soldier; gracious, dear"
Familiar in Denmark and the Netherlands, Milas blends the trendiness of Silas with the old-school bookishness of Miles, with a hint of mythical Midas too. The exact origins are unknown, but it could…
Miner is a masculine occupational name derived from the English language, referring to someone who works in mines extracting coal, ore, or other minerals. As a first name, Miner is uncommon and…
English variation of Gerda, Scandinavian
"enclosure, stronghold"
Gertha hasn't been seen since 1971, and it's unlikely to make a comeback.
Lesta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Lester or Esther, or possibly derived from Romance languages where '-esta' is a common suffix. In some contexts, it…
Orrie is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a diminutive of Aurora, meaning 'dawn' in Latin, or derive from Hebrew Ora meaning 'light.' In some cases, it appears as a…
Variant of Jephthah
"he opens"
The middle name of a Duck Dynasty castmember, who goes by Jep, derives from the rare Old Testament name that's gone almost completely unused for centuries.