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Irish
"golden princess"
In early, pre-Norman Ireland, this name was borne by both a sister and a niece of high king Brian Boru. Now, the English form Orla is more commonly used.
Hebrew
"God's joyful song"
Hebrew name related to Ronit and Roni, also used in different cultures as Ronya, Ronja, and Roniya. Virtually unknown in the English-speaking world though certainly an easily-translatable choice.
Ashla is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Ashley, which derives from Old English elements meaning 'ash tree meadow,' or it could be related to the Hebrew name…
Flower name, Latin
"lily"
Lilium is the genus of the lily family and may make an interesting spin on Lillian, for those looking for something distinctive but familiar, wearable but with a touch of unexpected flair. Since the…
French color name
Mazarine is a deep blue color also used as a first name in honor of Cardinal Mazarin, a leader of France in the 17th century. As a first name, Mazarine is as charming as it is unusual.
Japanese
"elegant, refined"
Simple and, yes, elegant -- until you think of the wrestlers.
Latin
"true"
More often spelled VERENA, this name is attached to a third century Swiss saint. But the "virtue" name VERITY, is more appealing and comes more directly to the point.
Arvilla is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the elements 'avis' meaning 'bird' or possibly from 'arvum' meaning 'field.' Some sources suggest it may be a variant of Arvella or a…
Spanish
"Candlemas"
Diminutive of Candelaria, a name derived from candle and given in honor of the festival of Candlemas, which marks the presentation of Christ in the temple and the purification of the Virgin Mother.
Carabelle is a charming feminine name that combines elements of 'Cara' (meaning 'beloved' in Italian or 'friend' in Irish) with the popular '-belle' suffix meaning 'beautiful' in French. This…
Cenaida is a feminine name with Latin and Greek origins, likely a variant of Zenaida or Ceneida. The name traces back to Zeus (Zenas in its genitive form), the supreme deity in Greek mythology.…
Charolet is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Charlotte, which derives from the masculine name Charles, meaning 'free man' or 'strong.' This alternative spelling may…
Colma is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Irish name 'Colm' (meaning 'dove') with a feminine ending, or could be connected to Colma, a city in…
Latin, German
"to grow"
Derived from the Latin Crescentius and Crescens, Crescentia is a bold, strong but elaborate name borne by a 4th century saint and also the heroine of a 12th century German romance. Also spelled…
Cymbre is an unusual feminine name with Celtic or Welsh influences. It may be a variant spelling of Kimbra or Cymbra, possibly related to the Welsh word 'cymru' (Wales) or the ancient Celtic word for…
Greek
"from the island of Cythera"
Cytherea, a place-name that is the home of Aphrodite, seems stuck in ancient Greece.
Dutch variation of Dale
Dael is cooler than Dale -- but why? Vowel switch gives an old nature name a hipper look.
Dalla is a feminine name with Norse and Germanic roots. In Old Norse, it may be related to 'dal' meaning 'valley,' suggesting someone who dwells in or comes from a valley. The name also appears in…
Dawnelle is a feminine name combining 'Dawn' with the French-inspired suffix '-elle,' creating an elegant elaboration of the simple nature name. Dawn itself refers to the first appearance of light in…
Delya is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Delia, which derives from the Greek word 'delos' meaning 'visible' or 'clear,' and was an epithet of the goddess Artemis…
