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Ástrós is a feminine Icelandic name combining two elements: 'ást,' meaning 'love,' and 'rós,' meaning 'rose.' The name thus poetically translates to 'love rose' or 'beloved rose.' The accent over the…
Althia is a feminine name with roots in Greek mythology, likely a variant of Althea. The original Althea was the mother of Meleager in Greek legend and the name derives from the Greek word 'althein'…
Armenian
"little star"
A blend of the Greek aster with the Armenian diminutive ik .
Word Name
Famously used as the middle name of the Red Hot Chili Pepper's Mike "Flea" Balzay's daughter Sunny in 2006.
Astride is a rare feminine name that likely derives from Latin origins, possibly related to the word 'astra' meaning 'stars.' It may also be connected to the Norse goddess name Astrid, meaning…
Altheya is an uncommon feminine name with possible roots in Greek mythology, potentially a variant of Althea (meaning 'with healing power'). In Greek mythology, Althea was the mother of Meleager in…
Astrida is a feminine name with roots in Latin and Norse traditions. It is primarily derived from the Latin word 'astra' meaning 'stars,' giving it celestial associations. The name can also be…
French surname
Naming babies for personal heroes is the cool contemporary trend followed by Woody Allen when he honored New Orleans jazz clarinetist Sidney Bechet in his daughter's name--adding the middle name…
French
"little spade"
Pronounced Beshette, this unfamiliar French appellation sounds fresh and feminine.
Althelia is an uncommon feminine name with possible Greek origins, potentially derived from elements meaning 'healing' or 'truthful.' It may be a variant of Althea (from Greek mythology, associated…
Aimeé is a feminine name of French origin, a variant spelling of Aimée, meaning 'beloved' or 'loved one.' Derived from the French verb 'aimer' (to love), it carries romantic and affectionate…
German, Dutch
"noble type"
Deriving from Old German adal "noble" and heit "type" or "-ness", this weighty ancient name is the ultimate root of modern favorites like Alice, Adelaide, Ada, Allison and Heidi.
Abreona is a feminine name that appears to be a modern creation, possibly derived from variations of names like Breonna or combining elements with the prefix 'A-' or 'Ab-.' Its exact etymology is…
Astri is a feminine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly popular in Norway and Sweden. It's a shortened form of Astrid, which derives from Old Norse elements meaning 'divinely beautiful' or…
Greek
"lightning"
Astrape and Bronte are twin goddesses representing lightning and thunder in Greek mythology. The sisters would carry Zeus's thunderbolts. These days Bronte is typically used in honor of the Brontë…
Altheda is a feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Old English 'Æðelþryð' (meaning 'noble strength') or connected to the Greek 'althea' meaning 'with healing power.' This…
"star"
Astraia -- or Astraea or Asteria -- is the Greek goddess of justice and innocence who became the constellation Virgo. While largely unknown today, this is one of the Greek goddess names that may be…
Beckie is a diminutive form of Rebecca, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'to bind' or 'to tie.' This friendly, approachable variation emerged as a nickname but has been used as an independent given…
Astraeia is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, where Astraea was the virgin goddess of innocence and purity who became the constellation Virgo. The name stems from the Greek word 'aster'…
Althaia is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins. It derives from the Greek word 'althos', meaning 'to heal' or 'healer'. In Greek mythology, Althaia was the mother of Meleager, a hero who…