Vanderleia

Vanderlei, Wanderley, and Vanderley have been popular names in Brazil since the 1930s, likely introduced by the Dutch cavalry captain Caspar van Niehof van der Leij in the 17th century. This feminine form began appearing in the Brazilian charts since the 1960s, peaking in the 1970s when it reached #178.

Meaning "from the canal", it has a bright, airy sound and an outdoorsy meaning. It could appeal to those who like Valeria or Valentina.

Pronounced van-der-LAY-uh.