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Alysia
Alysia is a feminine name that represents a variation of Alicia, which itself derives from the Greek name Alice meaning 'noble' or 'of noble kind.' This elegant spelling variant emerged in the…
Licha
Licha is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish-speaking communities, it often functions as a nickname for names like Alicia or Felicia. In some indigenous Latin American…
Ellissa
Ellissa is a feminine name with ancient roots, possibly derived from the Phoenician 'Elisha' or as a variant of the Greek name 'Elissa,' which was another name for Queen Dido of Carthage in Virgil's…
Alicea
Alicea is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Alice or Alicia. With Latin roots meaning "noble" or "truth," this melodic name combines classic elegance with a unique spelling. Though less…
Lyssa
Short form of Alyssa or Greek mythological name
"anger, fury, rage"
Most contemporary English speakers will hear the name Lyssa as short for the long-popular Alyssa or Melissa. But Lyssa is a bona fide Greek mythology name, though not a very appealing one. The…
Alexea
Alexea is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Alexa or Alexandra, names derived from the Greek 'alexein' meaning 'to defend' or 'to help.' This contemporary spelling gives the…
Alissa
Variation of Alyssa or Alice
"noble"
The entire congregation of Alissa-related names—from the classic Alice and Elise to newer forms like Alicia, Alyssa, and Elissa—have faded somewhat from their heyday in the late 20th century but…
Alicya
Alicya is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of the classic Alice or Alicia. With Polish and Slavic influences in its spelling, Alicya offers a unique twist while preserving the…
Alyssia
Alyssia is a beautiful feminine name that represents a variation of Alicia or Alyssa. It has roots in the Greek name Alyssum, which refers to a type of delicate flower. The name carries a sense of…
Alycia
Alycia is a feminine name representing a modern variation of Alicia, which itself derives from the Germanic name Adelaide, meaning 'noble kind' or 'noble type.' This contemporary spelling gained…
Allessandra
Allessandra is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Alessandra, the Italian form of Alexandra. Deriving from the Greek name Alexandros, it means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of…
Agna
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…
Aleksandra
Russian, Ukrainian and Bulgarian version of Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Aleksandra is the preferred spelling in many Eastern European languages and cultures, but for English-speakers it's ironically more confusing if also perfectly phonetically clear.
Lexandra
Lexandra appears to be a modern variation of Alexandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' This streamlined version maintains the…
Anissa
Arabic
"friendly"
A pretty and delicate cousin of Anna is often heard in Scotland and is also currently popular in France. In the US it was brought to public attention by child actress Anissa Jones, who played Buffy…
Addia
Addia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Addie, traditionally a diminutive of names like Adelaide or Adeline, which derive from the Germanic 'adal' meaning…
Alixandra
Alixandra is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Alexandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' The unique…
Alexxandra
Alexxandra is a feminine name representing a stylized variant of Alexandra, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender' or 'protector of mankind.' The distinctive double 'x' spelling adds a…
Nesta
Welsh variation of Agnes
This is the most popular Welsh form of Agnes. Variants include Annest and Nest. There was an eleventh century Nest who was known as 'Helen of Wales' for her beauty and the problems it caused.
Alyxandra
Alyxandra is an elaborate feminine variant of Alexandra, which derives from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' This distinctive spelling incorporates…