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By FractalShadow · Updated May 2023
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Irish
"golden princess"
A variation of Orla and a fast rising choice in England and Wales in 2022.
English
"god war"
Saint Osyth was a 7th century martyr who founded a monastery and was beheaded by pirates. She is usually depicted in images carrying her own head. Variations of her name include Osgyth, Osith, and…
Italian
"little honey"
This operatic Italian name -- it appears in Mozart's "The Magic Flute" -- is a more unusual route to the nickname Pam/Pammy.
Papillon, meaning 'butterfly' in French, is a delicate and distinctive feminine name. Though primarily recognized as a dog breed (the French Papillon spaniel with butterfly-like ears), it has…
Greek
"maiden's face"
A mythological name, Parthenope is a rare and distinctive choice that may nevertheless appeal to those looking for little known alternatives to Penelope or Persephone. While some sources suggest the…
Pascualina is a feminine name of Spanish origin, derived from the male name Pascual, which comes from the Latin name Paschalis, meaning "relating to Easter" or "born during Passover". This charming…
"Easter"
While Pasquale is a fairly common Easter name for boys, the female girl version is virtually undiscovered.
Pearline is a feminine name derived from Pearl, which itself refers to the precious gem formed within oysters. The suffix "-line" adds a graceful, elongated quality to the classic jewel name. Popular…
Literary name
Name of the winning young heroine of Toni Morrison's first novel, The Bluest Eye .
Tibetan
"lotus flower"
Pema is related to the more familiar Hindu name Padma and means lotus flower. This delightful name was given to only 14 girls in the USA last year, so it's guaranteed to be a unique choice. Pema is…
Perline is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the word 'perle' meaning 'pearl.' It emerged as a variation of names like Pauline and Pearl, offering a distinctive yet elegant option.…
Persephassa is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, representing an alternative or earlier form of Persephone, the goddess of spring growth and queen of the underworld in Greek mythology. The…
French feminine variation of Petronius, Latin
"yokel, woodpecker, stone"
So many names sound better with a French accent, and Petronille is one of them: it feels unusual in an elegant way. Usually spelled as Pétronille, it is derived from the Latin Petronius, possibly…
Meaning unknown
Polexia Aphrodesia was the futuristic sounding name of the Anna Paquin character in the movie "Almost Famous."
"one of many praises"
Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table,…
"very hospitable"
Polyxena was a minor figure in Greek mythology - a daughter of King Priam and a love interest of the famed warrior Achilles. The name is a bit clunky but could be pulled off by the right woman.
French, related to "apple"
"apple"
A rarely heard--even in France--name, most prominent as the third name of Charlotte Marie Pomeline Casiraghi, the daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco and granddaughter of Grace Kelly.
French
Une amie for Gwyneth's little girl.
"spring"
A bit syllable-heavy, but a pretty name for a springtime baby.
