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French variation of Victoria, Latin
"victory"
Victorine is appealing if you know it's an authentic vintage French girls' name, less so if you assume it's an awkward feminization, ala Davette or Richardine.
Victrice is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'victrix' meaning 'female victor' or 'conqueror.' It's the feminine form of Victor and shares its etymology with Victoria, all stemming from…
Victorin is a feminine name derived from the Latin 'victor,' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner.' It represents a feminine form of Victor or Victorian, though in some contexts it may also be used as a…
French
"small town"
Charming Gallic name uncommon in France, and unknown in this country, with literary credibility as the title of a Charlotte Brontë novel.
Vincence is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering' or 'prevailing.' It is a variant of the more common female form Vincent or Vincentia. This elegant name…
Vincentine is a feminine form of Vincent, ultimately derived from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering' or 'victorious'. This elegant elaboration adds a distinctly feminine ending to the…
Vinciane is a feminine name with French and Latin roots, derived from the masculine Vincent, ultimately from the Latin 'vincens' meaning 'conquering.' Popular primarily in French-speaking regions,…
Viole is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It likely relates to the Latin 'viola,' referring to the flower violet, which symbolizes modesty, faithfulness, and virtue. The name…
Vyolette is an ornate variation of Violet, featuring a distinctive spelling with the 'y' replacing the 'i' and doubling the 't'. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'viola,' referring to the…
French designer name
This name of a famous Parisian fashion designer known for her sophisticated 1920s and 30s style could translate into a pretty American baby name.
French variation of Vivian
"life"
Embroidered lace hankie of a name, used in a Thomas Hardy novel. That literary cred lends some gravitas. An exceedingly rare name -- Viviette was used for no baby girls In the US last year -- it…
French word name
"true"
A happy combination of several desirable genres: it's a word name, it has a foreign accent, and it has a highly virtuous meaning. And few other parents will be bold enough to choose it.
Latin
No-no appelation of a child saint and martyr whose name is a term for the nervous condition known as Saint Vitus' Dance. Its one recommending feature is that it's among the elite group Boy names that…
"one who raises cows"
This is a French occupational namename brought to the fore by poet Vachel Lindsay, born Nicholas Vachel (Vachel being his father's first name), considered the founder of modern poetry intended to be…
"from Wales"
Intriguing way to signal Welsh ancestry; more unusual than Wallace.
"green knoll"
Pleasant-sounding French surname.
"green mountain"
Place-name waiting to be discovered.
"honest"
Feminine, à la Beryl and Merrill.
Victoir is a distinguished masculine name with French origins, functioning as a variant of Victor. Derived from the Latin word 'victor' meaning 'conqueror' or 'winner,' it carries powerful…
French from German
"battle fortress"
Creative surname choice, associated with the great French postimpressionist Edouard Villard.