Butterfly Names
- Eilir
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"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".
- Acadia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"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.
- Austria
Origin:
Place name, Latinization of German OsterreichMeaning:
"eastern realm"Description:
Austria is an nteresting, appealing, unexplored geographic destination, much fresher than American cousin Austin.
- Lysandros
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"liberator"Description:
This grand name combines "lysis" (freedom) and "andros" (man). Lysander is a related, and more recognizable, variation.
- Claudina
Origin:
Spanish variation of Claudia, LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Parvaneh
Origin:
PersianMeaning:
"butterfly"Description:
This ethereal Persian name comes from the word for "butterfly". Parvana is the Azerbaijani form.
- Admiral
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"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?
- Ripheus
Origin:
GreekDescription:
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.
- Viceroy
Origin:
Word name, EnglishMeaning:
"ruler who represents the king"Description:
A new one for the ever-growing collection of royal baby names.
- Kamama
Origin:
CherokeeMeaning:
"butterfly"Description:
Soft and rhythmic addition to the collection of names that mean butterfly.
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