By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Agna is a feminine name with ancient roots spanning multiple cultures. In Latin contexts, it relates to 'agnus' meaning 'lamb,' symbolizing gentleness and purity. The name also appears in Indian…
German, Dutch, Slavic
"sun gift; lily; spear of strength; woman from Cynthus; Zinnia"
Similar in style to Sonja and Lilja, Cinja may be used as a variation of Cynthia (a Greek name, indicating someone from Cynthus), or as an alternative spelling to Sinja, a name which itself has…
Germanic, Polish, and Frisian short from of Elisabeth, Czech, Slovak
"pledged to God; fox; hazel"
Liska is a sweet but sharp name with a number of meanings and origins. From its Germanic, Swedish, Frisian, Polish, and Kashubian roots, it's a diminutive of Elisabeth, possibly inspired by Eliska,…
Combination of Maria or Marie and Lotte, Dutch, German
"beloved, drop of the sea, bitter + free man"
A rare smoosh name, in the style of Liselotte, Hannelore, and Heiderose, Marilotte blends Maria or Marie with Charlotte diminutive, Lotte, giving it a touch of classic elegance but a hint of fun too.
French, German,, Greek
"seer, prophetess"
Derived from the Greek term for a female prophet or oracle, Sibylle is a French and German variant of Sybil. Associated with wisdom, this spelling of the name is the current favorite in France,…
Italian, German
"rest; crow, rook"
A rock-and-roll version of Coco that could definitely be a possibility for contemporary girls, Rocco is a Italian name, derived from German. Borne St. Rocco, the patron saint of the sick, Rocco's…
German, Irish, "noble; edelweiss"
"noble; edelweiss"
Used predominantly in Ireland, Edel was a popular choice from the 40s through until the 90s, largely in honor of the Irish missionary, Edel Quinn, known for her work with the poor in the slums of…
German and Luxembourgish
"grace + beloved, drop of the sea, bitterness"
Predominantly used in Austria, Southern Germany, and Switzerland, Amrei can be viewed as both a contracted form of the classic Annemarie, and as a smoosh name in its own right, blending Anna and…
Feminine form of Heinrich, German
"home ruler"
A spiky feminine form of Heinrich, Henry, and Henrik, Henrike is a German, Danish, and Austrian equivalent to English Henrietta. It has ranked in the German Top 500 during the 2020s, making it…
German
"noble wolf"
Nein.
"chamberlain, treasurer"
A surname style choice with the sounds of Emma and Keira but the feel of Carter and Palmer, Kemmer is a German last name, occasionally used as a given name too. Likely derived from Kämmerer meaning…
Surname name
A surname not often heard as a first, except in the case of English Gardner, the American track and field Olympian. Originally given to those who lived on the borders of Wales and Scotland, it…
Variation of Meyer, Meir, Mayer, or Myer
"tenant, farmer, leader; shining; doctor"
Similar in sound to Maia, Myla, and Miley, Meyers is a plural name with multiple roots. It can be viewed as a German name meaning "tenant, farmer, bailiff" or "leader of the household", a Hebrew name…
Combination of Rose and Lene, German
"rose + shining light"
Roselene blends a botanical classic with a German diminutive of Helene or Magdalene. As such, it could be interpreted as meaning "shining light of the rose" or perhaps "rose of the tower, rose of…
French, German
"wise army"
Typically used as a masculine name, Rainier is a relative of Rayner that also appears on the map as a mountain in Washington state. Given to a handful of girls across the 2010s and 2020s, Rainier can…
Catalan,Germanic
"temple path; other journey"
Borne by a 14th-century queen of Aragon (Elisenda de Montcada), this long, poetic name could appeal to those who like Elisabeth and Alessandra. Despite appearances, however, Elisenda is not a…
Germanic
"tender to the people, soft to the people"
An old form of Dietlinde, Theodelinda is a Germanic name reminiscent of Theodora, Rosalind, and Belinda. Derived from the elements theod meaning "people" and lind meaning "soft, tender", this…
Variation of Theodelinda, Germanic
An appealing mix of Theodora and Belinda, this old Germanic name blends the elements theod meaning "people" and lind meaning "soft, tender". This form is notably borne by Finnish writer and…
Finnish
"grace"
Finnish diminutive of Hannah or Johanna
A stripped back and streamlined form of Theodelinda (and Theodolinda), Theolinda combines the elements theod meaning "people" and lind meaning "soft, tender". This form may feel more approachable…
