By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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French variation of Agatha, Greek
"good woman"
Agathe is a hugely popular name in contemporary France, even if it's English-speaking counterparts have not yet warmed to the usual English version, Agatha. The two-syllable French pronunciation is…
Diminutive of Yehudit, Variation of Ita, Yiddish, Irish
"He will be praised; woman from Judea; thrist"
Itta is a cute old-fashioned name that arose parallelly as a nickname for Yehudit, used among Ashkenazi Jews, and a variation of Ita, an Irish name. It's ripe for revival, thanks to the success of…
Swiss, Romansh
"woman from Latium"
Italian variation of HIlda, German
"battle woman"
The Italian form of Hilda is rarer but sweeter than its mother name, which still isn't ready for revival in the US.
Hindi
"courageous woman"
A strong Indian name used for a character in the series The Legend of Korra .
French
"woman from Lothian"
Laudine is a name from Arthurian legend, created in the 12th century by poet Chrétien de Troyes for his romance titled Yvain . Laudine, known as the Lady of the Fountain, marries the protagonist,…
Finnish variation of Magdalene
"high tower; woman from Magdala"
The Finnish form of Magdalene, sometimes contracted as Matleena.
Variation of Magdaleena, Finnish
Matleena is a contraction of Magdaleena, the Finnish variation of the biblical Magdalene.
English word name
"flirtatious young woman"
While cute in sound, the connotations of the word "minx" make it an inappropriate choice for a baby name.
"woman with brown hair"
Brunette is an unusual feminine name derived from the French word for a woman with brown hair. While more commonly recognized as a descriptive term rather than a given name, it has occasionally been…
Irish
"forest, of the woods; noble woman"
A rare Irish name with a whispery and poetic sound, Sílbhe might be considered a blend of the Irish elements síl meaning "seed, descendant" and bé meaning "lady", lending it the meaning "noble woman"…
German, Dutch, Slavic
"sun gift; lily; spear of strength; woman from Cynthus; Zinnia"
Similar in style to Sonja and Lilja, Cinja may be used as a variation of Cynthia (a Greek name, indicating someone from Cynthus), or as an alternative spelling to Sinja, a name which itself has…
Dutch, Belgian, from Greek
A cute Dutch diminutive of Agatha, although challenging to pronounce for anyone unfamiliar with Dutch or Flemish. Notable namesakes include Belgian gymnast Aagje Vanwalleghem and Dutch writer Agatha…
Ghanaian, Akan
"woman of noble character; a jewel character"
Used as both a surname and a given name in Ghana, Serwaa is of Akan origin, likely referring to a woman who is noble, righteous and outstanding. Notable bearers include journalist and news presenter,…
Icelandic, Norse
"flax, linen goddess; linen woman"
A bright and pretty Icelandic name with a lilting sound, Líndís blends the Norse elements lín and dís meaning "flaxen, linen" and "goddess, woman" respectively. This form is used nearly exclusively…
Hungarian word name and diminutive of Borbála
"juniper; foreign woman"
Popular in Hungary where it ranks in the Top 100, Boróka may be considered a word name, meaning "juniper" in Hungarian, making this an equivalent to the stylish English word name. It is also used…
Greek
"twice a man; divine woman"
Diandra is one of many variations on Diana, but without the regal, classic feel. For some, that might be a drawback, while others may see it as a plus. On one hand the name could be interpreted to…
English or Swedish diminutive of Cynthia, Greek, or Cecilia, Latin
"moon goddess, woman from Kynthos; blind"
What's Cia short for? Cynthia or most any other C -name. Stylish in its sleek Mia-Nia minimalist feel, but may remind some of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Estonian
"strength of a spear + pledged to God or woman from Lydia"
A lively variant of the Estonian name Kerli, a combination of Kertu — the Estonian form of Gertrude — and either Eliisabet or Liidia — the Estonian forms of Elizabeth and Lydia. A notable namesake is…
Lithuanian, from Greek
A sharp and intriguing Lithuanian form of Agatha.
