catherine_abai's list "Opulent Girls' Names" of 20 great name ideas: ENDELIENTA - Laurentia!

Opulent Girls' Names

ENDELIENTA

Eponine is attracting new notice via the movie of Les Miserables, based on the book by Victor Hugo.  Eponine is the spoiled daughter of Cosette's foster parents whose name, according to the story, was lifted by her mother from a romance novel.  As in a romance, Eponine redeems herself by becoming a martyr to love.

Eponine

Charming alternative to the overused Grace. 

Engracia

EUDOXIA

FIAMETTA

FIORALBA

Brimming over with a sense of good fortune.  Could make a little girl feel very lucky.

Fortunata

Frederica is an interesting possibility for the parent unintimidated by its old-fashioned formality, and who can appreciate the
vintage charm and verve lurking beneath its stuffiness. 
 The name emerged in eighteenth century Prussia when supporters of King Frederick the Great began to name their daughters in his honor, and is currently reporesented by opera star Frederica von Stade.
 Nicknames include the obvious Freddie, plus Rica and Fritzi.

Frederica

GLORIANA

HANNALISE

ILITHYIA

Iolanthe is known primarily through the 1882  Gilbert & Sullivan operetta of that name, in which the title character is a fairy. Iolanthe is a softer version of Yolanda, and is the kind of multi-syllabic classical name once considered too weighty for a modern baby girl, but now within the realm of possibility--this one as a dramatic twist on Violet. The biggest drawback is its variety of legitimate pronunciations in English.

Iolanthe

In mythology, Iphigenia was sacrificed by her father, Agamemnon -- a difficult legacy to pass on to a daughter, and only one reason the name is hardly ever used. 

Iphigenia

IPHIMEDEA

With the popularity of Isabella, you might think of Isabelline as a further elaboration -- though it would be the definition of gilding the lily.  But Isabelline is also a color, an amorphous pale yellow-gray-cream most often seen in horses' coats or birds' plumage.

Isabelline

Isabetta is a charming spin on both the Elizabeth and Isabella families and a new way to go if you love the originals but want something more, well, original. Isabetta Rose is the name chosen by Amber and Rob Mariano for their daughter. If you're searching for <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/505/italian-names-for-girls">Italian names for girls</a> that make an easy transition to the English-speaking world, this should be high on your list.

Isabetta

Another, more feminine, female form of Jacob sometimes heard in Scotland. 

Jacobina

Countless notable figures from Polish history, and one America's Next Top Model contestant, have used this version of Catherine, made extra spicy by that "zy." Those interested in honoring a relative with the name might want to consider Kasia, Katarzyna's lovely (and much more English-friendly) nickname.

Katarzyna

Laetitia adds a layer of ancient patina to the more prosaic LETITIA.

Laetitia

This pretty female form of Laurence originated in ancient Rome and is still sometimes heard in the Latino community. It is one of the many intriguing <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/515/latin-names-for-girls">Latin names for girls</a> worth consideration by modern parents, as a more distinctive spin on Laura or Lauren. The name's rhythm also makes it perfect for Ren or Wren as a nickname.