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Ancient Names for Girls (You'll Love Right Now)
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Tanaquil
Etruscan
"gift of God"
This intriguing name of an ancient Etruscan queen renowned for her prophetic powers was long associated with the prima ballerina Tanaquil LeClerq.
Tauria
Latin, place name
The name of an area of Peru, this could be a possibilty for a springtime baby born under the sign of Taurus.
Tertia
Latin
"third"
Tertia—which is occasionally used in the UK, but rarely in the US, would make an unconventional but interesting possibility for the third child in a family. Terza and Terzo are lively Italian…
Teuta
Illyrian
"mistress of the people, queen"
The name of a 3rd century Illyrian queen, nowadays mostly used by Albanians. A notable namesake is Kosovar-Albanian fashion designer Teuta Matoshi.
Titiana
Latin
"title of honor"
Related to the Roman name Titius and the more modern Titus, the "tit" syllable would be problematic for any modern girl. Try the similar Russian name Tatiana.
Tullia
Feminine from of Tullius, Roman
"meaning unknown"
The unusual and intriguing Tullia has been used since Roman times and may appeal to parents who like Tallulah, Julia, and Lillia but want something that's very rarely heard. A feminine form the…
Tulsi
Hindi
"basil"
Tulsi is more than a simple nature name: The holy basil plant is sacred in the Hindu religion, used to honor the god Vishnu and representative of his consort, the goddess Tulsi. The Tulsi plant is…
Turia
Latin, meaning unknown
An ancient Roman name, lost to time.
Urbana
Latin, feminine form of Urban
"of the city"
If you live in the city, you might call your urban baby Urbana; if you live in the suburbs--don't even think of Surbana.
Varinia
Latin, meaning obscure
An ancient Roman name rarely heard in modern times, though the related VARINA appears in Slavic families.
Verina
Latin
"true"
More often spelled VERENA, this name is attached to a third century Swiss saint. But the "virtue" name VERITY, is more appealing and comes more directly to the point.
Zelina
Greek
"zealous"
A rarely heard name that might appeal to parents looking for an unusual name starting with "Z".
Zenda
Persian
"sacred"
Anyone who remembers the classic novel or film "The Prisoner of Zenda" would find this an odd choice.
Rosfrith
Old English
"glory, fame, peace and happiness"
Derived from the Old English elements hroð and friþ , Rosfrith is a poetical yet rugged sounding choice, meaning "glory, fame, peace, and happiness". It has been used since at least the 7th century,…
Eoforhild
Anglo-Saxon
"boar battle"
Eoforhild is an Anglo-Saxon name, the source of Everild, Everil, and Averill. In its Latinized forms, Everild and Everilda, it was the name of a 7th century saint.
Everil
Variation of Everild, Old English
"boar battle"
A variation of the Anglo-Saxon name Eoforhild, via the Latinized form Everild, this Old English name feels reminiscent or Avril, Ariel, and Everly, but wouldn't feel out of place in a chivalrous tale…
Everild
Old English
"boar battle"
A halfway house between full-on Anglo-Saxon Eoforhild, and the modern-day version Averil. Everild makes for an interesting blend of medieval with the on-trend "Ever" sound.
Queniva
Anglo-Saxon
"queen's gift"
A Latinized (and more wearable) form of the Anglo-Saxon Cwengifu, Queniva is a sparky sounding name that could get you to vintage nickname Queenie, or to the more familiar Evie, Neve, Eva, or even…
Queneva
Anglo-Saxon
"queen's gift"
A Latinized (and more wearable) form of the Anglo-Saxon Cwengifu, Queneva is a sparky sounding name that could get you to vintage nickname Queenie, or to the more familiar Evie, Neve, Eva, or even…
Abelia
Hebrew
"sigh, breath"
This feminine form of Abel is also a flower name and makes a distinctive alternative to the widely used Abigail. There is a similar name, Adelia, that is beginning to be rediscovered thanks to the…