Vaiva

A colorful name with lively sound to match, Vaiva is derived from the Lithuanian word for "rainbow" (vaivorykštė). Popularized by the writer Vincas Krėvė-Mickevičius in 1922, it has mythological connections, Vaiva being both a manifestation of the Pagan goddess, Laima, and a bride of the Baltic thunder god, Perkūnas.

Notably borne by actress Vaiva Mainelytė, the first syllable is said to rhyme with the end of "alive", making this an interesting possibility for those who like Viola, Maia, Ivy, and Iris.

Pronounced VY-vuh.