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By FractalShadow · Updated May 2023
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Plant name
The common name for the invasive weed scientists call Lespedeza cuneata has a Roman feel that's become sought after among certain parents. But soundalikes Circe and Servilia have much longer…
Food name and word name
Poppy is the most widely-used seed name, opening the door for Sesame. While Sesame has a pretty sound, it is not often used as a name -- fewer than five baby girls were given the name in the US in…
French, feminine variation of Severus; Latin
"stern"
This long-popular name in France sounds fresh, elegant and unusual here. Severine is the name of the most recent gorgeous James Bond Girl in the film Skyfall . Students of film history will associate…
Shamarea is a unique feminine name with modern origins, likely emerging as a creative blend of elements from various sources. It may incorporate 'Sha-' (suggesting shine or sharing) with 'marea'…
Shammara is a distinctive feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Shamara, which could have Hebrew roots related to 'shamar' meaning 'guardian' or 'keeper.'…
Shanandoah is a feminine name inspired by the Shenandoah River and Valley in Virginia, USA. Of Native American origin, possibly from the Oneida language, it's believed to mean 'beautiful daughter of…
Shellina is a feminine name likely derived as an elaboration of 'Shelly,' which itself is a diminutive of Michelle (Hebrew, 'who is like God') or a reference to shells found on beaches. The suffix…
Snowdrop is a delicate nature-inspired feminine name derived from the early-blooming white flower that often emerges while snow still covers the ground. This botanical name symbolizes hope, purity,…
Punic via Latin
"sheltered by Ba'al"
The original Sophonisba was a Carthaginian noblewoman who was alive at the time of the Second Punic War, who became a legend for drinking lethal poison rather than be humiliated by Carthage's Roman…
Feminine variation of Stavros, Greek
"cross"
Stavra is the female version of the classic Greek name Stavros, sometimes erroneously anglified as Stephanie (which means crown) or Stella (star).
African, Swahili
"patience"
One African name that's virtually unknown in the western world, but sounds both soft and strong.
Word name
You can call your daughter Sugar, but it's probably best to keep it as a term of endearment. For sweet names, you try Dulcie, Honey, Mitsu, Amai, Sherine, Melita, Eulalia, or Melina, but Sugar does…
Summerbreeze is an uncommon feminine name that falls into the category of nature-inspired word names. As a modern coinage rather than a traditional name, it combines 'Summer'—a well-established…
Germanic
"swan battle"
Form of Swanhild, borne by the heroine of the ballet Coppélia . The -a ending certainly gives this ancient name a lighter, more balletic feel.
