Names from the Arts and Pop Culture
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Fiammette
French form of Fiammetta, Italiam
"little flame"
Used by composer Xavier Leroux in his 1903 opera, La reine Fiammette , this fiery name is the French form of Fiammetta, itself an artistic variant of the Italian Fiamma.
Almirena
Theatre name, meaning unknown
Almirena is a character from Rinaldo (1711), an Italian opera by George Frideric Handel. A romantic and melodic name that remains largely undisovered, with sweet nicknames like Alma, Mira or Rena.
Amilcare
Italian, from Phoenician
"brother of Melqart"
The Italian form of the ancient Hamilcar has a romantic, elaborate sound, and it could be a handsome choice if you're looking for a rare Italian name that no other child will share on the playground.…
Annina
Italian diminutive of Anna, Hebrew
"grace"
Elegant and sparky at the same time, Annina is an elaborate Italian form of the international Anna. A sweet and unexpected way to get to nicknames Annie or Nina, the name was briefly popular in…
Elettra
Italian variation of Electra, from Greek
"amber, shining, bright"
Less electric and more serene than Electra which comes with a lot of tragic and psychoanalytical baggage, Elettra is the Italian form that ranks in the Top 200 in the Italian charts. Nicknames Etta,…
Elsa
German diminutive of Elisabeth
"pledged to God"
Lost in limbo for decades and decades, Elsa now stands a good chance of following along in the progression from Emma to Ella to Etta, thanks to the ice queen heroine who "Let It Go" in the wildly…
Floria
Floria is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'florus' meaning 'flower' or 'flourishing.' It's related to the more common Flora and can be considered a variant form with a slightly more…
Gilda
English
"covered with gold"
Gilda, although related to the words gold and gilded, has definitely tarnished. It once shimmered with the seductive image of Rita Hayworth in the film Gilda, then was associated with the beloved…
Isolde
Welsh, German
"ice ruler"
Sleek, sharp, and soulful, Isolde is the German form of Iseult, the fabled lover of Tristan in the Arthurian romances. First appearing in the 12th-century, the name was fairly popular in the form of…
Leonora
Italian diminutive of Eleonora or Eleanor, meaning unknown
Its mellifluous sound makes Leonora--which has a rich history and a tie to the popular Leo names-- a keen possibility for revival. Though it's been hiding below the Top 1000 since the 1940s, Leonora…
Maddalena
Maddalena is the Italian form of Magdalene, a name with biblical significance referring to Mary Magdalene, one of Jesus's most devoted followers. The name derives from Magdala, a village on the Sea…
Manon
French, diminutive of Marie
"bitter"
Manon is an endearing French pet name for Marie or Marianne; it has the international yet straightforward feel that makes it a viable import. Manon of the Spring was a gorgeous French film, Manon…
Marcellina
Latin
"warlike"
Marcellina is one feminine form of the names derived from the ancient Roman Marcellus. There was a Saint Marcellina who was a 4th century virgin and the only sister of Saint Ambrose.