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  1. Tora

    • Origin:

      Norse

    • Meaning:

      "thunder"

    • Description:

      Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.
  2. Tove

    • Origin:

      Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful, beloved"

    • Description:

      Tove is a modern variation of an Old Norse name for which there are no letters on the twenty-first century keyboard (Þórfríðr, for those interested.) Surviving and thriving in modern Scandinavia in the form of Tove, Tuva, and Tova, it is originally related to the name Thor and means "beautiful, beloved."
  3. Ulrika

    • Description:

      Ulrika is a feminine name of Scandinavian and Germanic origin, representing the female form of Ulrich or Ulrik, derived from the Old High German elements 'uodal' (heritage, patrimony) and 'rihhi' (ruler, powerful). Popular in Sweden, Norway, and other Nordic countries, Ulrika carries connotations of strength and noble heritage. The name gained some international recognition through notable bearers including Swedish royalty and public figures. While maintaining steady popularity in Scandinavia, Ulrika remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, offering a distinctive option with European sophistication. The name conveys qualities of leadership and strength while maintaining feminine elegance. Alternative forms include Ulrike (German) and Ulrica, with potential nicknames Ulla or Rika.

  4. Ursula

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "little female bear"

    • Description:

      A saint's name with a noteworthy literary background, including uses by Shakespeare in Two Gentlemen of Verona and Much Ado About Nothing, by Ben Johnson, Walter Scott, Longfellow, D. H. Lawrence and Neil Gaiman. In real life, her two most well known representatives are writer Ursula Le Guin and actress Ursula Andress. In literature, there is also Ursula Iguaran, a key, long-lived character in Gabriel Garcia Marquez's major work, One Hundred Years of Solitude.
  5. Victoria

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "victory"

    • Description:

      Victoria is the Latin word for "victory" and a feminine form of Victor. It is the name of the ancient Roman goddess of victory, the equivalent of the Greek Nike, and also a popular third century saint.
  6. Violante

    • Origin:

      Greek and Latin

    • Meaning:

      "purple flower"

    • Description:

      Too close to violent.
  7. Yolande

    • Description:

      Yolande is a feminine name of medieval French origin derived from the Germanic elements 'yol' meaning 'viking' or 'valiant' and 'lande' meaning 'land' or 'territory'. It was introduced to England after the Norman Conquest and gained popularity throughout medieval Europe. The name has royal connections, having been borne by several medieval queens and noblewomen, including Yolande of Aragon in the 15th century. While never extremely common in English-speaking countries, Yolande has maintained a consistent presence, appreciated for its elegant, vintage sound and distinctive character. Alternative forms include Yolanda, Iolanthe, and Violante, which evolved in different European languages.
  8. Zaida

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "properous"

    • Description:

      Could be some disconnect between spelling and pronunciation.