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classic and unusual character names for Women
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Tiaret
Vincentina
Weaver
Occupational name
Weaver, which made an appearance as a first name on the U.S. Top 1000 in the late 19th century and then vanished, may rise again along with its occupational brethren, from already-popular choices…
Xylia
Xylina
Aairah
Aairah is a beautiful feminine name with Arabic origins. It is a variant of the more common Airah or Aira, and generally means "respected," "honorable," or "vigilant one." Some interpretations also…
Aamena
Aamena is a feminine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant spelling of Amina or Aminah. The name means 'trustworthy,' 'faithful,' or 'honest' in Arabic, embodying qualities of reliability and…
Aanisah
Arabic
"good-natured"
The original spelling of a name often Anglicized as Anisa was chosen by singer Macy Gray for her daughter.
Abreonia
Abreonia is an extremely rare feminine name with unclear etymological origins. It may be a modern invention combining elements of other names like Abrielle or Breonna with a decorative ending. The…
Abyssinia
African place-name
Abyssinia is the ancient name of the Ethiopian Empire, no longer found on any map but with a possible future as a melodic girls' name in the ever-expanding place-name category. Among African names…
Accalia
Latin, mythological name
Accalia was the human foster-mother of twins Romulus and Remus. Her name is even more obscure than theirs.
Aella
Greek
A name with a weather-related meaning, a tie to mythology, and an airy, bright sound, Aella is a quietly rising choice, with 51 American babies receiving the name in a recent year. In Greek…
Afternoon
English, “afternoon”
An early day name worthy of consideration today for someone seeking a truly unusual name.
Agapi
Greek
"love, affection"
Agapi has a sweet meaning of love and affection, but though this name is used in modern Greece, it's one of the Greek names for girls that has not yet emigrated to the US along with so many of her…
Alala
Greek mythology name
"war cry"
This name of the mythological sister of Mars might be used for a girl born under one of the signs ruled by the planet Mars--Aries or Scorpio. She is the personification of the war cry. Alala is…
Alaïa
Arabic
"sublime"
Fashion designer surname that could make a dynamic first.
Alchemy
Latin word name
"a medieval chemical science"
One of the most extreme of the new word names, recommended only to the most mystical-minded parents. Actor Lance Henriksen spelled his daughter's name Alchamy.
Alessandrina
Alessandrina is a feminine name of Italian origin, derived from Alessandro, the Italian form of Alexander, which means "defender of mankind." This elegant and sophisticated name is an elaborated form…
Alethea
Greek
"truth"
Alethea, the name of the Greek goddess of truth, came into fashion in England in the 16th century, in tandem with the virtue names. Alethea may find new favor now, thanks to its similarity to Athena,…
Altalune
Latin
"over the moon"
Altalune is an invention used by Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson as one of several middle names for their daughter. It's evocative Latin meaning roughly translates to "over the moon." Celebrity baby…