Unique Names that Start With V

Voyager

English from French

"traveler"

Velleity

Latin

"a wish not strong enough to lead to action"

Velocity

Latin

"swiftness, speed"

A more dynamic Verity or Felicity.

Veridiana

Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian variation of Viridiana, Latin

"green"

A rarer variant of Viridiana, this name is a frilly yet strong sounding choice that may appeal as verdant option for a spring or summer baby. It could also intrigue those who want a rarer alternative…

Valaida

Invented name

A famous bearer is Valaida Snow (1904-1956), an American jazz musician who achieved international renown.

Villemo

Swedish, literary name

Invented by Swedish author August Strindberg for a 1909 poem of the same name, this quirky choice is rare even in its native land but would make for an extremely eye-catching choice outside it. It…

Vindemiatrix

Latin

"female wine harvester"

Vindemiatrix is the third-brightest star in Virgo. Located 110 lightyears away, it marks the eastern lip of the large semi-circular pattern known as the "Bowl of Virgo", which is visible in spring.…

Verlaine

French and Belgium place and surname

Originally used as a surname for someone from Verlaine in the Liege province of Belgium, its use as a given name was inspired by the 19th century French poet, Paul Verlaine. Predominantly used as a…

Venture

Diminutive of Bonaventure, English word name

"fortune; new, exciting, and dangerous project"

A distinctive word name or a short form of the Italian Bonaventura, Venture could make a bold choice, similar in style to Journey, Story, Valor, and Worthy. While it has yet to rank for girls, it has…

Velouria

English

"velour"

Velouria sounds like it could be related to the likes of Saturnina, Honoria, Lavinia, and Valentina, however, it is likely more of a modern creation, based on the name of the velvet-like material.…

Vimbai

Shona

"have hope and trust"

A name a pleasing blend of softness and strength, Vimbai has the appealing meaning "have hope, trust, or faith". Also used as a surname, it comes from the Shona language and is predominantly seen as…

Vidonia

Portuguese, Spanish, Latin

"vine branch; gift of life"

A rare and bright name with the appealing V initial of Vivian and Violet, Vidonia is of Portuguese or Spanish origin and may mean "branch of the vine", associating it with grapes and vineyards. Other…

Veselina

Bulgarian, South Slavic

"cheerful"

A vibrant name with an uplifting meaning, Veselina is a feminine form of Veselin, predominantly used in Bulgaria. It comes from the South Slavic element, vesel , meaning "cheerful". Also used as the…

Valinor

Literature

"Vala land"

Part Valor, part Elinor, this distinctive choice is in fact a region in JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings universe. Meaning "Vala land", The Vala being a group of divine individuals who governed under…