Supermodel Names
- Luiza
Origin:
Russian and Portuguese variations of LouisaMeaning:
"renowned warrior"Description:
Luiza livens up Louisa. The insertion of the letter "Z" adds a lot more pizzazz. Luiza Perote is a Brazilian model.
- Lakshmi
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"a lucky omen"Description:
Often heard in India, this is the name of the Hindu goddess of abundance, beauty, and prosperity, the embodiment of grace and charm --lucky omens indeed. The goddess Lakshmi is worshiped daily in Hindu homes, and has festivals held in her honor.
- Egle
Origin:
Slavic, meaning unknownDescription:
One supermodel name--that of the Lithuanian Egle Tvirbutaite--which is far from as beautiful to American ears as she is.
- Olya
Origin:
Russian variation of OlgaMeaning:
"hearty, holy"Description:
Makes the intriguing Olga even more so.
- Raynara
Origin:
Variation of Rainara, Brazilian, meaning unknownDescription:
A spelling variation of the uniquely Brazilian name Rainara. Raynara Negrine is an up-and-coming Brazilian model.
- Quannah
Origin:
Native American, ComancheMeaning:
"fragrant"Description:
Model and activist Quannah Chasinghorse has Hän Gwich’in and Oglala Lakota ancestry, but her name originally comes from the Comanche Nation. In Comanche, kwana means "odor" or "smell". A famous male bearer was Quanah Parker, a Comanche war leader.
- Blésnya
Origin:
Angolan, meaning unknownDescription:
This unique name is best known as that of Angolan model Blésnya Minher.
- Serafima
Origin:
Spanish variation of Serafina, HebrewDescription:
Would certainly be misconstrued as SERAFINA, adding a lot of confusion to a little girl's life.
- Annemary
Origin:
Compound name, combination of Anne and Mary, HebrewMeaning:
"grace and bitter"Description:
Annemary is a familiar yet unusual compound name reminiscent of more popular cousins Maryanne and Annemarie. Dutch model Annemary Aderibigbe gives it a welcome touch of glamour.
- Arlenis
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Arlenis Sosa, the hot young supermodel from the Dominican Republic, is popularizing this lovely and unusual choice, related to Arlen or Arlene.
- Malgosia
Origin:
PolishMeaning:
"a pearl"Description:
This name of Polish supermodel Malgosia Bela doesn't sound so bella here--has a bit of an evil witch quality.
- Abény
Origin:
Variation of Abeni, YorubaMeaning:
"we prayed for her and she arrived"Description:
Variation of the West African name Abeni, borne by the South Sudanese-Australian model Abény Nhial.
- Isabeli
Description:
Isabeli is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Isabel or Isabella, names of Spanish and Italian origin meaning 'pledged to God.' With its distinctive ending, Isabeli offers a fresh twist on these perennially popular names while maintaining their elegant heritage. The name has gained some recognition through Brazilian model Isabeli Fontana, giving it international appeal. Isabeli has a lyrical, flowing quality with its soft consonants and vowel ending that's characteristic of many Romance language names. While not widely used in English-speaking countries, it offers parents an opportunity to honor the classic Isabella tradition while bestowing something more distinctive upon their daughter.
- Rejoice
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"feel or show great delight"Description:
A positive, festive English word name with potential. Rejoice Chuol is a South Sudanese fashion model.
- Agyness
Origin:
Invented variation of Agnes, GreekMeaning:
"pure, virginal"Description:
When British beauty Laura Hollin morphed into supermodel Agyness Deyn, she created a name few others would want to adopt.
- Hye
Origin:
KoreanMeaning:
"wisdom, intelligence"Description:
One of the few Korean names to migrate to Western culture, via supermodel Hye Park.
- Iekeliene
Origin:
DutchDescription:
Dutch model Iekeliene Stange is a famous bearer of this one-of-a-kind name. Its meaning is unknown, but it may be a combo name formed from Ieke + the common suffix -liene.
