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- Clarissa
Origin:
Elaboration of ClaraMeaning:
"bright, clear"Description:
Clarissa, the daintier version of Claire, has a long literary history of its own, having been featured in the novels of Samuel Richardson, Charles Dickens, and Virginia Woolf—Clarissa was the title character of Mrs. Dalloway—not to mention the 1990s teen sitcom, Clarissa Explains it All.
- Karli
Description:
Karli as a masculine name represents an unusual gender assignment for what is more commonly recognized as a feminine name in English-speaking countries. This form is typically a feminine diminutive of Karl/Carl or a variation of Karly/Carlie. In Germanic contexts, Karl means 'free man' or 'strong man,' making its derivatives traditionally masculine in origin despite modern feminine usage. In some Scandinavian and German-speaking regions, Karli might still be used as a male nickname or diminutive form. The masculine usage of Karli in English contexts is exceptionally rare, though the trend toward using traditionally feminine-ending names for boys has increased slightly in recent decades. When used for boys, the name carries the strong etymological roots of Karl while presenting a softer, more contemporary sound.
- Klarisa
- Nevada
Origin:
Spanish place-nameMeaning:
"covered in snow"Description:
Named for its snowcapped mountains, Nevada is a state name which, unlike Carolina, Montana, and Dakota, has been relatively undiscovered. Warning: today's unvisited place-name could become tomorrow's trampled tourist attraction.