By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Urse is an extremely unusual feminine name that may have originated as a variant of Ursula, which comes from Latin meaning 'little female bear.' Alternatively, it could be related to the Germanic…
American place name, Ute
"people of the mountains"
This state name — it comes from the Ute tribe — has a strong but feminine sound.
Utte is an uncommon feminine name with Germanic origins. It likely developed as a variant of names like Uta or Utta, which derive from Old High German and mean "wealth" or "prosperity." This short,…
Yuta as a feminine name has diverse cultural origins. In Japanese, Yuta (written with various kanji) can mean 'gentleness,' 'abundance,' or 'talented and prosperous,' depending on the characters…
Feminization of Dov or or diminutive of Doveva, Hebrew
"bear; graceful"
Dova is a simple but unusual name sometimes heard in Israel but virtually never in the US. Not a single girl was named Dova or Doveva in the US last year. But bird name Dove is very much de la mode,…
Wala is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Arabic, it can mean "loyalty" or "devotion," making it a name that symbolizes faithfulness and commitment. In some Native American…
Norse mythology name
Although a bold male figure in Scandinavian legend, this is more appropriate for a girl.
Duce is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Italian, where 'duce' means 'leader' or 'duke,' though this connection carries historical complications due to…
Vava is a feminine name with multicultural origins, appearing in various forms across different traditions. In Russian contexts, it functions as a diminutive of names like Varvara (Barbara). The name…
English diminutive of Dorothy, Greek
"gift of God"
Dodo is one of the few names of the cute repeating-sounds genre that is not alas so cute, being a slang word for someone brainless as well as the name of the infamous extinct bird. Dot, Dottie, Dory,…
Veta is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic languages, it can be a diminutive of names containing 'vet,' meaning 'light' or 'council.' In Spanish contexts, it may derive from…
English and German diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea
Some parents might like this energetic diminutive for Dorothy used in the Bush family, though the traditional Dottie and Dot seem to be coming back.
Vaga is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Latin, 'vaga' relates to wandering or being free-spirited, suggesting a person who forges their own path. It may also have connections to…
Spelling variation of word name Dune or Scottish surname
"brown or dark"
Photographer Diane Arbus named her daughter Doon, inspired by the sand dunes she walked among when pregnant. Used this way, Doon might be considered a nature name, a refashioning of the word dune.…
Wera is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Slavic languages, particularly Polish, it's a variant of Vera, meaning 'faith.' The name also appears in Germanic contexts as a variation of…
Vere is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It primarily derives from a Norman surname meaning 'alder tree' or from Latin 'verus' meaning 'true'. As an Old English word, vere also…
Hungarian variation of Vita
A particularly distinctive and dainty example of the life-affirming family of names.
Diminutive of Dolores, Spanish
"lady of sorrows"
This Spanish nickname name — originally short for Dolores — has potential as a full form now that four letter names ending in I have taken off.
Viki is a feminine name that functions primarily as a diminutive of Victoria, meaning 'victory' in Latin. It also serves as a variant spelling of Vicky or Vickie. The name has a bright, modern feel…
Sanskrit
"water"
