By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Greek
"breath"
This name of the mortal girl loved by Eros is too loaded with psyche/psycho/psychic associations. The mythological Psyche became goddess of the soul.
Raemonia is an uncommon feminine name with a melodic, flowing quality. It appears to be a modern creation, possibly combining elements from names like Ramona (Spanish, meaning 'wise protector') and…
Reveka is a feminine name representing a variant spelling or cultural adaptation of Rebecca. Rebecca originated from Hebrew רִבְקָה (Rivkah), meaning 'to tie' or 'to bind', and appears in the Bible…
"shaken"
With a soft e, sounds like an affected pronunciation of Rita.
"eloquent speaker"
See RETA.
Selia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, creating a rich tapestry of meanings. It may be a variant of Celia, which derives from the Roman family name Caelius, meaning "heaven" or…
Variation of Sybil, Greek
"seer, oracle"
Meet my sibling, Sibley. Joking aside, Sibley sounds more possible than ever thanks to its trendy -ley ending and the new stylishness of big sister name Sybil.
Variation of Sybil or Sibyl
The lovely Sybella is being nudged into the spotlight by two influences: the original Sybil (the most popular spelling) or Sibyl, name of the beauteous youngest sister of television's period megahit…
Sophoon is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a modern variant of Sophia, which comes from the Greek word for 'wisdom.' Alternatively, it could be a creative adaptation…
Feminine variation of Stavros, Greek
"cross"
Stavra is the female version of the classic Greek name Stavros, sometimes erroneously anglified as Stephanie (which means crown) or Stella (star).
Greek variation of Thea
Brought into the mix by actress Tea (born Elizabeth Tea) Leoni, an attractive feminine option in the Mia/Lea mode. If you feel the need to lengthen it, you could go to Teadora or Teodora.
"beloved"
A paramour of Alexander the Great and the heroine of a Massenet opera, this name is nothing if not dramatic.
"the sea"
A pretty, rarely used Greek name, Thalassa is the ancient personification of the sea, particularly the Mediterranean, who is sometimes considered the mother of Aphrodite. In 1991, a newly discovered…
"fame of God"
Deriving from the ancient Greek name, Theokleia, Thekla is a contracted form that appears in the New Testament. According to the Acts of Paul, Thekla (or Thecla) is a 1st century saint and the first…
"godly"
A solid, if somewhat serious Greek name. Theoni and Theona are variants. This might be a possibility if you're looking for an unusual route to Thea.
"a thinker, watcher; gift of god"
There are two ways to look at Theora. On one hand, it's a contracted form of Theodora, blending the appeal of both Thea and Dora. In this case, it would mean "gift of god". On the other hand,…
Greek mythological name, meaning unknown
Thisbe, the name of a beautiful but tragic lover in mythology, is lively and cute -- in a slightly thistly, prickly way. Ovid retold the story of Thisbe and Pyramus, young lovers in ancient Babylon…
"dogmatic"
This name of the mythological mother of Achilles might suffer from English speakers making the rhyming association to the word fetus. The traditional Greek pronunciation might alleviate that problem.
"honoring god"
Previously Timothy's dusty and outdated sister, now actually feels fresher than its brother name. With Thea names right on trend at the moment, this could be a surprising and even more unusual…
Greek gem name
As a name, Topaz is a quietly used option, with a distinctive ending and a sleek but sassy feel. As a golden gemstone, it is said to have energizing properties and bring good luck to those who wear…
