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Ianthina
Ianthina is a feminine name of Greek origin, derived from the word "ianthos" meaning "violet flower" or "purple-colored flower." The name carries strong botanical associations and evokes the delicate…
Iara
Variation of Yara, Arabic, Tupi
"small butterfly; lady of the water"
Iara rhymes with Yara, an Arabic name of which it can be a variation. More commonly it's associated with Iara of Brazilian myth — a water nymph, sometimes mermaid, of Tupi and Guaraní legend. In the…
Iara
Iara, while listed as masculine here, is traditionally a feminine name with Brazilian origins, derived from ancient Tupi-Guarani mythology. In Brazilian folklore, Iara (or Yara) is a water nymph or…
Iarla
Gaelic, Irish
"ruler"
This name of a saint from Galway whose monastery became a center of learning, is an undiscovered Gaelic gem.
Ibara
Japanese surname
"thorn"
Typically seen as a Japanese surname, but used for a female antagonist in the anime series My Hero Academia .
Ibeeria
Ibeeria is an extremely rare feminine name likely derived from Iberia, the historical and geographical name for the peninsula containing Spain and Portugal. The unusual spelling with double 'e' gives…
Iberia
Place name
Iberia, the name of the Spanish-Portuguese peninsula, makes an attractive, unusual first name.
Ibiza
Place-name, Arabic
"land"
Often viewed as a tourist hotspot for those looking for sun, sea, and a buzzing club scene, Ibiza is a Spanish island in the Mediterranean Sea, also considered a World Heritage Site, with old…
Ibona
African, meaning uncertain
Ibona is an uncommon feminine name with possible African origins. The name may be connected to various African languages, potentially relating to concepts of blessing, gift, or beauty, though…
Ibrahima
Ibrahima is a masculine name of Arabic origin, representing a variation of Ibrahim, which is the Arabic form of Abraham. The name carries deep religious significance in Islam, Christianity, and…
Ica
Ica is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic contexts, it may be a diminutive suffix added to create endearing feminine forms of names. It exists as an independent name in several…
Icauna
Celtic
A Celtic goddess of the river Yonne in Gaul.
Ida
German
"industrious one"
Many vowel names stylish a century ago are coming back, and Ida seems like a possible, logical successor to Ada and Ava. A century ago, Ida was considered "sweet as apple cider," and was Number 10 on…
Idaia
Idaia is an uncommon feminine name with ancient Greek roots. In Greek mythology, Idaia (sometimes spelled Idaea) was a mountain nymph associated with Mount Ida in Crete, where Zeus was hidden as an…
Idaleena
Idaleena is a feminine name that appears to be an elaborate variation of Ida, a name of Germanic origin meaning "industrious" or "prosperous." The addition of the suffix "-leena" creates a more…
Idalena
Idalena is a feminine name that likely developed as an elaboration of Ida, a name with Germanic roots meaning "industrious" or "hardworking." The suffix "-lena" creates a more ornate, flowing…
Idalia
Greek, Germanic
"behold the sun; work, labor"
A pretty, if unusual choice for a summer baby, particularly a girl with an ancestor named Ida. An epithet of the goddess Aphrodite, Idalia is derived from the Greek place name Idalion. It may also be…
Idalina
English elaboration of Ida
Makes Ida more feminine but no more fashionable.
Idalya
Idalya is an uncommon feminine name with possible connections to several origins. It might be related to Ida, which has Germanic roots meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking,' combined with a…
Idania
Idania is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek name Idana, related to Mount Ida, a sacred mountain in Greek mythology. Alternatively, it could have Slavic…