Iambic Girl Names

Terelle

Terelle is a modern name with several possible derivations. It may be a variant of Terrell, a surname that became a given name, with origins in Old French 'Thirel,' meaning 'stubborn' or 'obstinate.'…

Terese

Terese is a feminine given name that serves as a variation of Teresa or Theresa. These names derive from the Greek 'therizein' meaning 'to harvest,' or possibly 'therizo' meaning 'summer harvest.'…

Thirteen

English

"thirteen"

Number names are cooler than ever and Thirteen is the newest addition, introduced by Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker. They named their son Rocky Thirteen, inspired by Travis' favorite number…

Thomai

Feminine form of Thomas, Greek, Aramaic

"twin"

A distinctive feminine form of Thomas, rarely heard outside of Greece, Thomai is notably borne by Greek singer Thomai Apergi and footballer Thomai Vardali. With its cool -i ending and connection to…

Toinette

French, diminutive of Antoinette

"priceless one"

Probably too close for comfort to "toilette." Antonia conveys the same idea with a more mellifluous sound.

Trinette

Trinette is a feminine name with French origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Trinity or Katrina. This elegant name combines the melodic quality of French naming traditions with a distinctly…

Tristine

Feminine variation of Tristan, Celtic

"sorrow"

Tristine is an uncommon girls' name that feminizes the mythological Tristan, yet is used for girls much more rarely than the original.

Udelle

Udelle is an uncommon feminine name with roots likely derived from the Old English name Eudelle or possibly as a variant of Udele. The name carries elegance with its soft sound and unique quality.…

Umai

Turkish

"mother, placenta"

In Turkish mythology, Umay was the mother goddess of the Earth, protecting women, children, and fertility. The name is derived from the Turkish root umāy , meaning "placenta." The placenta was…

Undine

Latin

"little wave"

Mythological water spirit with the more common spelling of Ondine, heroine of an Edith Wharton novel.

Vanille

French

"vanilla"

While Vanilla might be too bland, the French version is more flavorful.

Vedette

French

"star, leading actor"

Translating to "star", but used to refer to the leading female artist in a cabaret show, for French speakers, this would be like naming your child "Showgirl". Alternatively however, it could be a…

Verene

Verene is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'verus' meaning 'true' or 'truthful.' It's closely related to the name Verena, which has historical significance as the name of a 3rd-century…

Vernelle

Vernelle is a feminine name that likely originated as a variation of Verna, which derives from the Latin word 'vernus' meaning 'spring.' The addition of the '-elle' suffix gives it a French-inspired…

Verone

Verone is a feminine name with Italian and French linguistic roots. It likely developed as a feminine form of the Italian surname Verona, which references the romantic Italian city known for being…

Victoire

French

"victory"

Adds French flair to Victoria, though many Americans would find pronunciation a challenge.

Victrice

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…

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…

Wilmette

Wilmette is an unusual feminine name likely derived from a place name, most notably the village of Wilmette in Illinois, which was named after Antoine Ouilmette, a French-Canadian fur trader. As a…

Wynelle

Wynelle is a feminine name with likely English origins, possibly derived from Welsh elements or as a decorative variant of names like Winifred (meaning 'blessed peacemaking') or Gwendolyn. The…