By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Japanese
"generous, fair"
Commonly used in Japanese families.
Hollye is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Holly, which derives from the Old English word for the holly tree, traditionally associated with Christmas celebrations. The…
Hollee is a feminine name representing a modern, creative spelling variation of Holly. Derived from the English word for the holly tree, with its distinctive red berries and green leaves, the name…
Honoré is a French feminine name (though also used for males in French culture) derived from the Latin 'honoratus,' meaning 'honored' or 'respected.' With roots dating back to ancient Rome, the name…
Irish Gaelic
"honor"
Lovely variation of an upstanding classic.
Norine is a feminine name derived from the Latin 'Honorina,' meaning 'honor,' or as a diminutive form of Nora or Eleanor. With Irish and Greek influences, it can be interpreted as 'light' or 'honor.'…
Huldah is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, appearing in the Old Testament as a prophetess and advisor to King Josiah. The name means 'weasel' or 'mole' in Hebrew, though its biblical…
Huldie is an uncommon feminine name with likely Germanic or Scandinavian origins. It may be related to the German name Hilda, meaning "battle" or "warrior," or could be a diminutive form of names…
Native American
"rain falling"
A Miwok tribe name with a pleasant meaning.
Cintha is an uncommon feminine name that likely originated as a variation of Cynthia, which derives from Kynthia, an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis who was said to have been born on Mount…
Cinthy appears to be a diminutive or variant form of Cynthia, which derives from Greek mythology as an epithet of Artemis, the goddess of the moon and hunting, who was born on Mount Cynthus. This…
Iannel is an uncommon feminine name that likely developed as a creative elaboration of names like Ian or Anne. It combines elements that suggest different possible origins—the Scottish/Hebrew root…
Greek
"purple flower"
Like Violet, Lavender and Lilac, Ianthe is a purple flower name. Chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter, Ianthe has a poetic, romantic, almost ethereal quality. In the ancient myth, she was the…
Iantha is a rare feminine name with ancient Greek origins. Derived from the Greek elements 'ion' (violet flower) and 'anthos' (flower), the name means 'violet flower' or 'purple bloom.' In Greek…
Place name
Iberia, the name of the Spanish-Portuguese peninsula, makes an attractive, unusual first name.
Iduska is a delicate feminine name with likely Slavic or Baltic origins. It appears to be a diminutive form, possibly derived from names like Ida (meaning 'industrious' or 'prosperous') with the…
Idelle is a delicate feminine name with French and Hebrew influences. It likely developed as a variant of Ida (meaning 'industrious' or 'prosperous') with the French diminutive suffix '-elle,'…
Idette is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Ida. The base name Ida derives from Germanic elements meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking,' or possibly from Old…
Idalya is an uncommon feminine name with possible connections to several origins. It might be related to Ida, which has Germanic roots meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking,' combined with a…
Idetta is a feminine name with Germanic origins, likely derived as a diminutive form of names containing the element "id" or "ith," meaning "work" or "labor." It may also be related to the name Ida,…
