Updated September 2019
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Russian
"snow maiden"
The Russian translation of Snow White.
English nature name
"green in the winter"
The term "wintergreen" historically referred to plants that remain green through the winter, for which we use the word "evergreen" today. Gaultheria wintergreens, shrubs, contain the oil used to make…
Latin
"forethought"
Providentia was an ancient Roman goddess that was important to religion and the Imperial cult of ancient Rome. She personified the ability to foresee and make provisions. As a baby name, Providentia…
Sébastienne is the French feminine form of Sébastien (Sebastian), derived from the Greek 'Sebastos' meaning 'revered' or 'venerable'. This elegant name carries the formality and sophistication often…
"vanishing, fading away"
Irish
"free princess"
Less well known internationally than Saoirse, but equally appealing, this Irish name is also spelled Saorla or Saorlaith.
English
"flower name"
Sweet-smelling Honeysuckle is the ultimate quirky floral name, so called because of its tubular flowers full of sweet nectar. Honeysuckle Weeks is a British actress whose siblings, also actors, have…
Margueritte is a feminine name of French origin, representing a variant spelling of Marguerite, which derives from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This elegant name also connects to the…
Ana Valeria is a feminine compound name combining two classic Latin-derived names. Ana (often spelled Anna) comes from Hebrew origins meaning 'grace,' while Valeria stems from Latin roots meaning…
Lissandrine is a feminine name of French origin, likely derived from the name Lysander which has Greek roots meaning 'liberator' or 'one who frees men'. This elegant and uncommon name combines the…
Allessandra is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Alessandra, the Italian form of Alexandra. Deriving from the Greek name Alexandros, it means 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of…
Alexendrine is an elaborate feminine variation of Alexander, which ultimately derives from Greek elements meaning "defender of mankind." This ornate form appears to blend elements of Alexandra with…
Aleczandria is a modern, decorative feminine variant of Alexandria, which itself derives from the ancient city of Alexandria in Egypt, named after Alexander the Great. This spelling variation…
Variation of Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Alexandra is a name with many international variations, elaborations and short forms, and Alexandrine is one of the more unusual, found mostly in France and Germany. Another, Alexandrina, was the…
Alecsandria represents an uncommon variant spelling of Alexandria, which derives from the masculine name Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind' in Greek. This distinctive spelling with 'cs' instead…
Alexandrena is an elegant feminine variant of Alexander, which comes from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning 'defender of mankind' or 'protector of people.' This elaborate form adds a graceful,…
Alexanndria is an elaborate spelling variant of Alexandria, which derives from the masculine name Alexander, meaning 'defender of mankind' in Greek. The doubled 'n' gives this feminine name a…