By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Meda is a feminine name with ancient roots. It's believed to originate from Greek mythology, possibly as a variant of Medea, the sorceress in the tale of Jason and the Argonauts. In Romanian, Meda…
Effa is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Ephah meaning "darkness" or "gloom," or it could be a diminutive form of names containing the element…
Spelling variation of Dayana
Etha is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Edith, a name of Old English origin meaning 'prosperous in war' or 'blessed combat'. Alternatively, it could be derived…
Daun is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It can be viewed as a variation of Dawn, derived from the Old English word for the first appearance of light in the morning, symbolizing new…
Dwan is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the English word 'dawn,' referring to the first appearance of light in the morning, symbolizing new beginnings and hope.…
Slavic
Lada is the Slavic goddess of youth, merriment, beauty and fertility, usually associated with spring. Her name is referenced in wedding and folk songs in Eastern Europe, but largely unknown in the…
Hindi
"pine or cedar"
Accessible, aromatic Indian name.
English
"swan"
Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan…
Dutch diminutive of Catharina
Cato may have risen to new prominence in the English speaking world as an ancient Roman boys' name, popularized by The Hunger Games. But in the Netherlands, it's most widely used as a short form for…
Irish and Hindu mythology name; Sanskrit
"rain"
Danu is a name from Irish mythology without many details attached. Some say she's a goddess of agriculture and/or of women, but that does not appear in ancient texts. In Hindu mythology, Danu is a…
French, diminutive of DaniÈLle
Sometimes used on its own. See DANI.
"from Denmark"
This rarely heard name pares down all the ultrafeminine Dan names to one that's much more powerful, for both boys and girls.
Deal as a feminine given name is exceptionally rare. It originates primarily as an English surname derived from the Old English 'del' or 'dale,' referring to a valley or hollow. As a first name, Deal…
Dair is a concise feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Gaelic word 'darach' meaning 'oak tree,' suggesting strength and endurance. Alternatively, it could be a…
Dasi is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it can be related to the name Hadassah (Esther's original name in the Bible), meaning 'myrtle tree.' In Sanskrit, it can…
Dutch variation of Dale
Dael is cooler than Dale -- but why? Vowel switch gives an old nature name a hipper look.
Daci is a short, feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Romanian culture, relating to the ancient Dacians who inhabited parts of Eastern Europe. Alternatively, it could…
Latin
"care, concern"
The Roman goddess of care and concern was said to have created humans out of clay.
Place name, Latin
"where fertile land is abundant; great place"
The most prominent person with this unusual geographical choice might be actor Cuba Gooding Jr., however, Cuba has a far longer history as a feminine name. Deriving from the island in the Caribbean…
