By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek or Latin
"the best; ear of corn"
From the root for aristocrat, an upwardly mobile choice -- or if you go by its other meaning, an earthy delicious choice. Arista is a rare name for girls that has the popular A beginning-and-ending…
Greek mythology name
"equal in weight"
Atalanta was a beautiful mythological maiden who refused to marry any man who couldn't beat her in a footrace -- quite a role model. This myth is found in Ovid's Metamorphoses and later in…
Greek, feminine variation of Basil
Rare but attractive female form of Basil.
Venedicta is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed.' It represents a feminized form of Benedict, with the initial consonant changed from 'b' to 'v' – a…
Vernamina is a feminine name of rare occurrence, likely developed as an elaboration of the name Verna. Verna has Latin origins meaning 'spring-like' or 'flourishing,' and the -mina suffix adds a…
Vernada is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Verna, which comes from Latin 'vernus' meaning 'spring.' The suffix '-ada' gives it a rhythmic, melodious quality.…
Berenike is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, representing the original Greek form of Berenice or Bernice. The name derives from 'pherenike,' combining 'pherein' (to bring) and 'nike'…
Beranice appears to be a variant spelling of Berenice, a name with ancient Greek origins meaning 'bearer of victory.' The name has historical significance, carried by several queens and princesses in…
Beraniece appears to be an elaborated variation of Berenice or Bernice, names with Greek origins meaning 'bringer of victory.' The classical name Berenice has historical significance, most notably…
Greek, second letter of the Greek alphabet
If you can't have an Alpha male, how about a Beta girl.
Greek
"thunder"
Bronte is the lovely surname of the three novel-writing sisters, now used as a baby name; a fitting tribute for lovers of Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights. An extra element of Bronte's appeal: the…
Bryonia is a distinctive feminine name derived from the scientific name for a genus of climbing plants commonly known as bryony. The name has Greek origins, as 'bryon' referred to moss or plants in…
"lark"
Calista Flockhart opened the door to a whole flock of graceful and unusual Greek names like this, including Calantha, Calla, Carissa, and Cassia. Calandra itself is the name of a species of lark, and…
"lovely flower"
Another of the new Greek-accented Cal- names.
"most beautiful"
Calista Flockhart may have made her variation of this beautiful Greek name familiar to modern Americans, but the even-edgier x version was the name of an earlier feminist heroine: a character in Kate…
"honey"
A coffee filter.
"joy"
This name was used by Shakespeare (who got it from Plutarch) in Antony and Cleopatra for one of the attendants of the Egyptian queen. An interesting possibility, it is heard occasionally in the UK,…
"pale"
Antiseptic sounding.
"from the Island of Cyprus"
Offbeat and romantic place-name.
Flower name, from Greek
"vine branch"
Flower name that sounds a bit too much like a disease.
