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Italian, elaboration of Serena
"serene"
Both rhythmic and serene, Serenella is one of the Italian names for girls virtually unknown in the US but definitely usable. An unusual route to Ella as a short form?
Simone as a masculine name originates from the Hebrew name Simon, meaning 'he who hears' or 'God has heard.' While Simone is primarily recognized as a feminine name in English-speaking countries, it…
Italian, from Latin
"sacred"
Rarely heard outside Italy, could make an interesting import.
Italian
"little mermaid"
A literary name with a fairy-tale feel, Sirenetta appears in the 1921 prose poem, Notturno , written by Italian poet Gabriele D'Annozio when he was recovering from an eye injury. Translating to…