By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Dosya is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Russian-speaking regions. It often serves as a diminutive or endearing form of the name Fedosya or Theodosia, which means 'given by…
Doroteya is a feminine name with Greek origins, serving as a variation of Dorothy or Dorothea. The name derives from the Greek words 'doron' meaning 'gift' and 'theos' meaning 'God', thus translating…
Russian
"happy"
Seems like a possible alternative to the more popular Sascha, but middle school life would be difficult for any girl bearing this name in an English-speaking world.
Russian variation of Katherine
An intriguing, elaborate form of Catherine, although the similar Ekaterina may be more usable in Anglophone countries.
Alalija appears to be an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain etymology. It may have Baltic or Slavic origins, potentially related to names like Alina or Alisa, or could be a unique creation.…
Modern Greek, Russian, and Bulgarian form of Eugenia
"well-born, noble"
Used as the modern Greek form of Eugenia and as an alternative transcription of the Russian Yevgeniya, and the Bulgarian Evgeniya, this name is pronounced differently depending on location and…
Zenechka is a feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily used in Russian and Ukrainian cultures. It functions as a diminutive or endearing form of names like Zenaida or Zenovia. The suffix '-echka'…
Yevgenia is a feminine name of Russian and Slavic origin, representing the female form of Eugene. Derived from the Greek "eugenes" meaning "well-born" or "noble," it carries connotations of dignity…
Yevka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Russian, Ukrainian, and other Eastern European cultures. It's likely a diminutive form of Yeva (the Slavic version of Eve) or…
Evva is a feminine name that likely emerged as a variant spelling of Eva, which derives from the Hebrew name Chava meaning 'life' or 'living one'. The doubled consonant gives the traditional name a…
Slavic and Russian diminutive of Frances
"from France; free man"
Fanya might make an international and unusual short form for the classic Frances, or could stand as a full name on its own. Definitely classier than Tanya but with the same Eastern European flavor.
Greek variation of Theodora
Fedora is occasionally heard among the British Mayfair and Belgravia set, but we're afraid that in this country there would be too strong an association with the man's felt hat.
Ukrainian; Russian, from Greek
"gift of God"
Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name-giver, especially with the dynamic nickname Feo.
Franka is a feminine name with Germanic origins, serving as the feminine form of Frank. The name derives from the tribal name of the Franks, meaning "free one" or "free person." Popular throughout…
Irisha is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily considered a diminutive or variant form of Irina or Irene. The name carries the meaning 'peace' or 'peaceful' from its Greek roots. Irisha has…
Jereni is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Jeremiah (Hebrew for "appointed by God"), a creative spelling of Journey, or a unique invention inspired by names like…
Variation of Irina, Russian
"peace"
Irya is an Irina diminutive, and rare even in its native country.
Arinka is a feminine name with Slavic and Russian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of names like Arina or Irina. These names ultimately derive from the Greek 'Eirene,' meaning 'peace.' The…
Yarina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly used in Ukrainian, Russian, and other Eastern European cultures. In Ukrainian, it derives from 'yar,' meaning 'spring' or 'vigor,'…
Irini is a feminine name of Greek origin that directly translates to "peace." It is the modern Greek form of Eirene, who in Greek mythology was the goddess of peace and springtime, one of the Horai…
