Butterfly Names

  1. Eilir
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "butterfly, regeneration, spring"
    • Description:

      A unisex name of Welsh origin, Eilir has a mystical yet familiar feel. It was coined by the 18th century Welsh poet, antiquarian and literary forger, Iolo Morganwg, from the elements ail meaning "second" and ir meaning "fresh, verdant".
  2. Acadia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "idyllic place"
    • Description:

      Acadia, the French name for Nova Scotia and the name of a gorgeous national park in Maine makes a fresh, rhythmic choice for your little girl. Acadia is an original yet accessible member of the stylish girl names starting with A.
  3. Austria
    • Origin:

      Place name, Latinization of German Osterreich
    • Meaning:

      "eastern realm"
    • Description:

      Austria is an nteresting, appealing, unexplored geographic destination, much fresher than American cousin Austin.
  4. Lysandros
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "liberator"
    • Description:

      This grand name combines "lysis" (freedom) and "andros" (man). Lysander is a related, and more recognizable, variation.
  5. Claudina
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Claudia, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "lame"
    • Description:

      Claudina — a traditional Spanish diminutive of Claudia — was a Top 500 name in Spain for the first half of the 20th century. It never caught on as a given name in the US. At its peak, Claudina was given to 17 American baby girls in 1969.
  6. Parvaneh
    • Origin:

      Persian
    • Meaning:

      "butterfly"
    • Description:

      This ethereal Persian name comes from the word for "butterfly". Parvana is the Azerbaijani form.
  7. Admiral
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "a high rank in the navy"
    • Description:

      This title name definitely makes a statement. Will Admiral fit in with the Saints, Kings, and Knights joining the playground?
  8. Ripheus
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Description:

      Ripheus is a figure in Virgil's Aeneid: a Trojan hero, the "most just of all Trojans" who was killed defending his city against the Greeks.
  9. Viceroy
    • Origin:

      Word name, English
    • Meaning:

      "ruler who represents the king"
    • Description:

      A new one for the ever-growing collection of royal baby names.
  10. Kamama

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