Costanza

A virtue name with a spirited sound, Costanza is a Top 200 name in its native Italy. It ultimately derives from the Late Roman name, Constans, making it a relation of the English Constance.

While some may be reminded of George Costanza, a character from the American sitcom Seinfield, the name also appears in the title of a 16th century Italian fairytale ( Costanza / Costanzo). A notable bearer is writer Costanza Casati.

Pronounced ko-STAHN-zuh.