101 Girl Names LIke Olivia - Page 5
- Honoria
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"woman of honor"Description:
This is an eighteenth century elaboration of Honor found in Charles Dickens (Bleak House) but rarely heard here and now.
- Portia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"pig"Description:
Portia is a perfect role-model name, relating to Shakespeare's brilliant and spirited lawyer in The Merchant of Venice, and is now also a Hunger Games name .
- Ottilia
Origin:
German and SwedishMeaning:
"prosperous"Description:
Form of Ottilie or Odilia
- Letitia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"joy, gladness"Description:
Letitia is a delicate, once prim and proper sounding name whose staid image has been unbuttoned by numerous phonetic spellings. The original, often used in Spanish-speaking families, would still make an attractive, delicate choice. After a solid century on the Top 1000 list, Letitia fell off in the early 1980s and has not yet returned.
- Elettra
Origin:
Italian variation of Electra, from GreekMeaning:
"amber, shining, bright"Description:
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, Lettie, and Elle make this doubly appealing.
- Azaria
Origin:
Spelling variation of AzariahMeaning:
"Yahweh has helped"Description:
A Biblical name with a modern feel, Azaria is a spelling variation of the Hebrew name, Azariah. Used as a masculine name in the Bible, this spelling is now more commonly used on girls.
- Milana
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"from Milan"Description:
This makes Milan sound like less of a place, more of a name.
- Ophira
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"gold"Description:
Feminine form of Ophir, a Biblical place name famed for its riches.
- Odetta
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"wealthy"Description:
The memorable folk singer, an early single-name celeb, brought this into the spotlight. The French variation is Odette.
- Eviana
Origin:
Elaboration of EvaMeaning:
"life"Description:
A fresh feeling elaboration of Eva or Eve, in the style of Liliana or Eliana. It could be considered a compound name too, blending Eve and Ana, giving it the meaning "life and grace" or "graceful life".
- Keturah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"incense"Description:
Keturah, the Old Testament name of Abraham's second wife, is a possibility for anyone seeking a truly unusual and interesting biblical name; certainly a lot more distinctive than that of Abraham's first wife, Sarah.
- Livingston
Origin:
English and Scottish surnameMeaning:
"dear friend's place"Description:
When Matthew McConaughey and wife Camila Alves chose the old English surname and place name Livingston for their third child, they elevated it from half of a Stanley & Livingston joke to a modern possibility. Kind of. The only other well-known bearer of the name in the contemporary world is singer Livingston Taylor, brother of James, who is called Liv. Given that little Livingston McConaughey's older brother is named Levi, that uplifting nickname may be too close, though his parents apparently like its sound. An original choice.
- Ottessa
Origin:
Variation of Atossa, Greek from PersianMeaning:
"bestowing very richly, well trickling, well granting"Description:
Author Ottessa Moshfegh is one of the few to bear her name — a rare variation of the ancient name Atossa, rather than Odessa (as many think). The historical Atossa was a character not unlike one in a Moshfegh novel — born into nobility and initially married to her brother, Atossa later became a powerful wife of Darius I. Atossa had a bleeding tumor removed from her breast in the first documented case of mastitis.
- Odilia
Origin:
GermanicMeaning:
"fatherland; wealth, fortune"Description:
Though it has never charted in the United States, this frilly name has the elements some brave, modern namers might find attractive—namely, the initial O and the -ia suffix.
- Ovidia
Origin:
Feminine variation of Ovidius, Roman family nameMeaning:
"shepherd or sheep"Description:
Ovidia is the unusual feminine form of the ancient Roman Ovidius, most famous as the name of the exiled 1st century Roman poet Ovid. Modern male form Ovidio is known in Spain and Portugal. Ovida is another variation.
- Oleana
Description:
Oleana is a lyrical feminine name with possible Slavic or Greek origins. It may be a variant of Elena/Helena (meaning 'bright, shining light') or could relate to Oleander, a flowering plant name. In some Slavic languages, particularly Ukrainian, Oleana appears as a folk variant of Olena (Helena). The name gained some recognition through a Norwegian folk song about a utopian community called 'Oleana.' With its flowing vowels and soft sounds, Oleana has a romantic, almost ethereal quality. Though rare in most English-speaking countries, it carries a natural musicality that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet pronounceable. The name's international connections and gentle sound give it a sophisticated, worldly character while maintaining accessibility.
- Evora
Origin:
Portuguese place nameMeaning:
"yew tree"Description:
Evora is a city in Portugal known for its magnificent Roman aged ruins. It is occasionally seen as a female name, evoking some of the mystique of this region.
- Oriella
Description:
Oriella is a delicate feminine name with Latin and Italian roots. It likely derives from the Latin 'aurum' meaning 'gold,' suggesting radiance and preciousness. It can also be interpreted as a diminutive form of the Italian name Ora, meaning 'prayer' or 'gold.' The name carries a lyrical quality with its flowing sounds and romantic Italian flair. Oriella remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it an exotic and distinctive appeal. The name evokes images of light, beauty, and uniqueness, making it appealing to parents seeking something melodic yet uncommon. Its association with gold may symbolize something precious and valuable, a lovely sentiment to bestow upon a child.
- Madalena
Origin:
PortugueseMeaning:
"woman from Magdala"Description:
Portuguese form of Magdalena or Madeleine
- Ólafína
Origin:
Icelandic feminine form of Olaf or ÓlafurMeaning:
"ancestor's relic"Description:
A rare feminine form of Ólafur, Ólafína is officially approved as a first name in its native Iceland, and feels appealingly reminiscent of Eveline, Ottilie, Olive, and Opal.