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Arrosa
Arrosa is a feminine name of Basque origin meaning "rose." The Basque language is one of Europe's oldest and is spoken in regions of northern Spain and southwestern France. Unlike many European…
Cipriana
Greek
"from the Island of Cyprus"
Offbeat and romantic place-name.
Fenella
Celtic
"white-shouldered one"
More unusual than Fiona and more user-friendly than Fionnuala, the engaging Scottish Fenella, has been scarcely heard in this country. Fenella first became known outside of Ireland when Sir Walter…
Genoveva
Variation of Genevieve or Geneva, French
"tribe woman or juniper"
The rare name Genoveva might be thought of as a variation of the French names Genevieve or Geneva, which have different roots and meanings. An unusual, pretty choice.
Lovisa
Lovisa is a Scandinavian feminine name, particularly popular in Sweden, derived from Louise, which ultimately comes from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter.'…
Radcliffe
Radcliffe is a masculine name of English origin, derived from an Old English place name meaning 'red cliff.' It began as a surname indicating someone who lived near a red-colored cliff or slope…
Róise
Illysa
Illysa is a melodic feminine name with multiple possible origins. It likely represents a variant of Elissa (the legendary founder and queen of Carthage, also known as Dido) or a feminine form of…
Eilidh
Gaelic form of Eleanor
Long popular in Scotland, this attractive name is strictly-speaking the Gaelic version of Eleanor, but is also often considered part of the Helen family of names. After the Normans introduced it into…
Vevina
Scottish
"sweet lady"
This unusual name found in Scottish poetry would make a distinctive Gaelic pick.