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Greek
"against fame, like glory, compared to fame"
Borne by the mother of Odysseus in Greek mythology, Anticlea (also spelled as Anticleia or Antikleia) could be an interesting alternative to Cleo, Antigone, and Anthea. Meaning "against fame" or…
"wide glory"
In Greek mythology, Euryclea (or Eurycleia) is the dedicated nurse of both Odysseus and his son Telemachus. When Odysseus returns from his long journey in disguise, she recognizes him, but keeps his…
Carilena is a feminine name that blends romantic language elements with a modern feel. It likely derives from a combination of 'cara' (meaning 'beloved' in Italian and Spanish) and 'lena' (which can…
Elaboration of Ruth or variation of Ruthetta, Hebrew
"friend"
A variety of Ruth-elaborations have appeared in the US stats over the years, including Ruthetta, Ruthie, Ruthanne, and Ruthella, but surprisingly, Ruthette has never been given to more than five…
Combination of Sky and Laine
"bright shining sky"
Whimsy yet sharp word name Sky meets popular Lainey and more classic Elaine in the contemporary name. It debuted in the US stats in 2025 when 9 girls received the name.
Icelandic and South African form of Stefania or Stephanie
"crown, wreath"
An elaborate, feminine form of the classic Stephen and Stefan, this spelling is used in South Africa and Iceland (where it ranked in the Top 50 in the 2010s).
Welsh
"woman of silver"
Spelling variant of Arianwen. Note that in Welsh, the -wyn suffix is usually masculine.
Moisella is a feminine name with likely Romance language origins, possibly derived from Moises (the Spanish form of Moses) with a feminine diminutive ending. The suffix '-ella' adds a delicate,…