By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Portuguese, Latin, Greek
"perch, dark-spotted"
Also appearing as Percília, this distinctive choice appeared in the Brazilian charts in the 1930s and 1940s. While it may look like a relative of Percival or Priscilla, it does ultimately come from…
Portuguese, Albanian, Breton
"moon; lion; light"
Predominantly used as a masculine name in Brazil, Portugal, the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the UK, Luan is occasionally given to girls too. As such, it may be seen as a variation of Lua, meaning…
Spanish, Portuguese, from Greek
"good woman"
Traditionally spelled Águeda, this is a Spanish & Portuguese form of Agatha.
Ailinn is a feminine name with Gaelic origins, derived from Irish mythology and history. It's a variant of Aileen or Eileen, ultimately stemming from the Gaelic 'Eibhlín' or 'Aveline,' meaning…
Borboleta is a feminine name derived from the Portuguese word for 'butterfly.' Names based on butterflies appear in various cultures, symbolizing transformation, beauty, and delicacy. While uncommon…
Dinisia is a feminine name with possible Greek or Latin influences, potentially related to 'Dionysia,' the feminine form of Dionysius, referring to the Greek god Dionysus of wine and festivity. This…
Dores is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Dolores, which comes from Spanish 'María de los Dolores' meaning 'Mary of Sorrows,' referring to the Virgin…
Felicidade is a lyrical feminine name of Portuguese origin meaning 'happiness' or 'bliss.' Popular in Portugal, Brazil, and other Portuguese-speaking regions, this name embodies joy and well-being as…
Spanish and Portuguese
"bear"
This evocative Spanish surname would make an unusual but lively choice for a girl.
Portuguese variation of Grace
"grace"
Graca, typically written in Portuguese as Graça, is a stylish virtue name that has never made the charts in the US. The pronunciation rhymes with the Spanish word "casa."
Gracinha is a feminine Portuguese name that functions as an affectionate diminutive of 'Graça,' which means 'grace' or 'favor.' The suffix '-inha' in Portuguese adds a sense of endearment, making…
Ivone is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. Primarily recognized as a Portuguese and Spanish variation of Yvonne, it derives from the Germanic masculine name Ivo, meaning 'yew wood'…
Portuguese
"January"
Way before January Jones made this month a fashionable girls' name, there was Princess Januaria of Brazil, daughter of the King of Portugal and the Archduchess of Austria. One of the most pointed yet…
Julha is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Julia or possibly a Portuguese or Brazilian adaptation. Julia derives from the Roman family name Julius, ultimately meaning…
Junha is a name with multicultural origins, primarily found in Korean and Japanese traditions. In Korean, the meaning varies depending on the Hanja (Chinese characters) chosen, but often includes…
Laocadia is a rare feminine name likely derived from Leocadia, which comes from Greek elements meaning 'bright' or 'clear' and possibly related to Arcadia. Saint Leocadia was a 3rd-century martyr…
Italian and Portuguese variation of Matilda
Mafalda is nearly unknown in the English-speaking world, despite an appearance in Harry Potter. Indeed, it does have a witchy feel. Matilda itself is preferable, or her French form Mathilde, Spanish…
"snows"
A name that refers to a title of the Virgin Mary -- "Maria des Neves," or Maria of Snows.
Spanish form of Olivia, Latin
"olive tree"
Olivia ranks in the Top 10 -- and sometimes even Number 1 -- in many countries now, so variations such as this Spanish form may get some attention.
Paoletta is a feminine Italian diminutive of Paola, which is the female form of Paul/Paolo. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'Paulus,' meaning 'small' or 'humble.' The '-etta' suffix adds…
