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French, diminutive of Elizabeth or Lise
"pledged to God"
Lisette, also spelled Lizette, is a dainty,, if somewhat dated, Gallic offshoot of Elizabeth. It reached its U.S. peak of popularity in 1999, then fell off the list in 2001. Lisette Model (born…
French, diminutive of Elizabeth
Whether you spell it Lisette or Lizette, a somewhat dated diminutive that nevertheless retains some charm.
English compound name, Rosa + Belle
"rose + beautiful"
Rosabelle is a charming feminine name combining the classic 'Rosa' (meaning 'rose' in Latin) with the French suffix 'belle' (meaning 'beautiful'). This elegant compound name literally translates to…
English, combination of Mary and Belle
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + beautiful"
Variant of Maribel
French feminine variation of Lucian
"light"
Lucienne is a soft and ultra-sophisticated French-accented option in the Lucy family, one that could provide a fresh alternative to such fatigued Gallic choices as Danielle and Michelle. So if you're…
Marcelle is the feminine form of Marcel, a name with Latin origins derived from 'Marcellus,' a diminutive of Marcus meaning 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war. Popular in France and other…
Slavic variation of Susannah
"lily"
Remember Zuzu, the adorable little girl you watch every Christmas in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Here's a direct path to that nickname, a lot more zesty than the more familiar Susannah.
Feliciana is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'felix' meaning 'happy,' 'fortunate,' or 'lucky.' This elegant name represents the feminine form of Feliciano and is related to Felicity.…
From Greek
"orchid flower"
Orchid is a hothouse bloom that has not been plucked by many modern baby namers — yet. In the language of flowers, orchids symbolize love, beauty, and sophistication. In a 1926 silent comedy, femme…
Flower name, from English surname
"Garden's flower"
More uncommon and powerful than garden varieties like Rose and Lily. Named for Scottish botanist Dr Alexander Garden.
French feminine form of Axel
"father of peace"
Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.
Gwynne is a feminine name with Welsh origins, derived from the Welsh word 'gwyn' meaning 'white,' 'fair,' or 'blessed.' Traditionally used for both genders in Wales, it has become predominantly…
French and English
"beautiful rose"
A felicitous combo of two sweet names; also a Queens, New York neighborhood.
Ottiline is a rare feminine name with Germanic and Old English influences. It appears to be a variant of Ottoline, which combines elements meaning 'prosperity' and 'serpent' or 'dragon.' The name…
Magdelene is a variant spelling of Magdalene, a name with biblical origins referring to Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus from the town of Magdala. The name ultimately derives from Aramaic elements…
Arabic
"peace"
An occasionally heard African name, hobbled by a zoolike sound.
Respelling of Jacqueline, French
"supplanter"
Is Zacqueline a way to get to the French pronunciation more easily or is it a blend of Jacques's feminine form and the Biblical Zachary? In the former case, it would mean "supplanter", in the latter,…
Zuzana is a feminine name popular in Czech, Slovak, and Polish cultures, representing a Slavic variation of Susanna. The name derives from the Hebrew Shoshana, meaning 'lily' or 'rose.' Zuzana has…
Willabelle is a charming feminine name combining the Germanic element 'wil' (meaning will or desire) with the French-derived suffix 'belle' (beautiful). This compound construction emerged primarily…
