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Female names uncategorized collection 1

Eva_Karina
By Eva_Karina
Updated Tue Oct 27 2015
Names collected July- September 2015
  1. Agnes

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "pure, virginal"

    • Description:

      Agnes is the Latin variation of the name Hagne, which itself derived from the Greek word hagnos, meaning "chaste." In medieval times, St. Agnes was a very popular saint, leading to its popularity as a girl's name. Agnes Grey is the title of one of the two novels written by Anne Brontë.
  2. Ahna

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Anna

    • Description:

      Want to be sure that people pronounce your baby's name the way you intend? Then choose a spelling variation like Ahna for Anna. Ahna is best known as the name of actress and ex-James Franco girlfriend Ahna O'Reilly. Pronunciation issues aside, we still prefer Anna.
  3. Alea

    • Origin:

      Variation of Aleah or Italian word name

    • Meaning:

      "risk"

    • Description:

      Alea is a genuine girls' name as a sleeker variation of Aleah, a name with both Arabic and Persian roots that means exalted or God's being. But in Italian, Alea means risk or hazard, so it can also be considered an Italian word name...but a risky one.
  4. Alma

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "nurturing, soul"

    • Description:

      Alma is a somewhat solemn, soulful name that had a burst of popularity a century ago, then faded into the flowered wallpaper, and is now finding its footing once more.
  5. Alva

    • Origin:

      English form of Irish Ailbhe, Swedish and Norwegian feminine form of Alf

    • Meaning:

      "white; elf"

    • Description:

      While the male Alva or Alvah relates directly to the minor Biblical character, the female version is more likely an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ailbhe, or a feminine form the name Alf (and Alf- beginning names), popular in its native Sweden and Norway. Best known as Thomas Edison's middle name, Alva has true unisex roots.
  6. Anouk

    • Origin:

      Dutch and French variation of Anna

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Anouk, made famous by French actress Anouk Aimée, is a singular name with a lovely sound and a Bohemian feel. Anouk Aimée was born as Francoise, but adopted the first name of the character she played in her debut film.
  7. Atria

    • Origin:

      Star name, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "entry hall"

    • Description:

      A star in the constellation Triangulum Australe, also the name of a publishing imprint and an assisted living corporation, probably because it has that streamlined corporate I-could-be-a-car-name feel. Atria is the plural of the more familiar term for an entry hall or foyer, atrium.
  8. Beata

    • Origin:

      Swedish, German, Italian, from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "blessed"

    • Description:

      Beata, a Latinate saint's name, has been widely used primarily by Roman Catholics in several European countries, but is rarely heard in English-speaking countries. Playground alert: could be mispronounced Beeta.
  9. Bianka

    • Description:

      Bianka is a feminine name representing an Eastern European spelling variation of Bianca. The name ultimately derives from the Italian word 'bianca' meaning 'white' or 'pure.' This spelling with 'k' instead of 'c' is particularly common in Hungarian, Polish, Slovak, and some other Slavic languages. Bianka carries the same associations of purity, innocence, and brightness as Bianca while offering a distinctive spelling that reflects Eastern European naming traditions. The name has moderate popularity in countries like Hungary and Poland but remains less common in Western countries. Bianka offers a slightly exotic alternative to the more familiar Bianca while maintaining the same elegant, feminine quality. Notable bearers include Hungarian handball player Bianka Pap and Polish actress Bianka Cwiklinska.

  10. Caitria

    • Description:

      Caitria is a feminine name with Irish and Gaelic origins. It represents a unique variation of Katherine or Catherine, ultimately derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning "pure." Caitria maintains the melodic quality typical of Irish names with its flowing syllables. The name remains relatively uncommon, giving it a distinctive and memorable quality. Those named Caitria often appreciate its Irish heritage while enjoying its rarity. In the United States and other English-speaking countries, Caitria exists alongside more common variants like Caitlin, Kaitlyn, and Catriona, but stands out with its unique ending sound.
  11. Calla Lili
    • Dakota

      • Origin:

        Native American tribe and place name; Sioux

      • Meaning:

        "friendly one"

      • Description:

        A Native American tribe name which is found in the names of two US states, Dakota was one of the first trendy nineties place names, but is now flagging a little in popularity. The cultural question around using a Native American tribe name as a baby name may be partly to blame.
    • Elvira

      • Origin:

        Spanish

      • Meaning:

        "white, fair"

      • Description:

        Before there was the campy TV Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, Elvira was the long-suffering wife of Don Juan, and remnants of those negative, gothic images still cling to it, though they are fading.

        Other references include the romantic film Elvira Madigan, based on a real person, and the main ghostly character in Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit, as well as appearances in several operas.

    • Erendira

      • Origin:

        Spanish

      • Meaning:

        "she who smiles"

      • Description:

        Erendira was the name of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez heroine and also a mythological princess. The name is best known in Mexico.
    • Etoile

      • Origin:

        French

      • Meaning:

        "star"

      • Description:

        This French word for star sounds like even more of a celebrity-worthy choice than Star or Esther or Estella or Stella. But count on English speakers who never took high school French to stumble over the pronunciation.
    • Eliava
      • Fern

        • Origin:

          English

        • Meaning:

          "plant name"

        • Description:

          Of all the botanicals, Fern has been one of the slowest to move back from the front parlor into the nursery, despite the appealing girl character in the children's classic Charlotte's Web. Fern was most popular from the turn of the last century through the 1940s, reaching a high of #152 in 1916. We can certainly see her rejoining the long list of popular greenery names.
      • Fiona

        • Origin:

          Scottish

        • Meaning:

          "white, fair"

        • Description:

          Fiona entered the American consciousness with the opening of the 1954 Broadway musical Brigadoon, but didn't come onto the U.S. popularity list until 1990.
      • Greta

        • Origin:

          German, diminutive of Margarethe

        • Meaning:

          "pearl"

        • Description:

          Greta is an Old World name long tied to the iconic Garbo, but now synonymous with environmental activism.
      • Iris

        • Origin:

          Flower name; Greek

        • Meaning:

          "rainbow"

        • Description:

          Iris has so much going for it. It's a fashionable flower name. It's a mythological name, from the Greek goddess of the rainbow. And it's a classic name, always ranking in the girls' Top 1000 but now at its highest point ever.