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By Myn · Updated April 2023
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French, feminine variation of Emanuel
"God is with us"
The female version of Emanuel could become more prominent, though for some it still carries a steamy image dating back to a then sensationally erotic French film. Singer and Shameless star Emmy…
Slavic, Italian and Nordic from Latin
"priceless"
Despite the popularity of Anthony and its masculine variants, female derivatives of its source – the Roman family name Antonius , of unknown meaning – have never caught on in the same way. Sister…
Greek
"region offering peace and contentment"
Arcadia, a name for an unspoiled paradise, makes an attractive secular alternative to Nevaeh or Eden. For parents who want an unusual name with a friendlier nickname, Arcadia has the advantage of…
Welsh, German
"ice ruler"
Sleek, sharp, and soulful, Isolde is the German form of Iseult, the fabled lover of Tristan in the Arthurian romances. First appearing in the 12th-century, the name was fairly popular in the form of…
French variation of Taylor
"tailor"
Thayer is an affable, less-common alternative to Taylor, with a much more indirect connection to its occupational source. Actor Thayer David (born David Thayer: Thayer was his father's first name)…
Italian
"joy"
Prettier than Joy and just beginning to be used here.
Irish
"little champion"
Stronger and more contemporary twist on Carla or Carly, Carlin was used just about equally for girls and boys in the US last year.
French
"cherry"
Infinitely preferable to the tease-inspiring English version of the word.
American invented name
Many invented names that end in -isha spring from the Arabic Aisha, an important name in the Muslim religion. The Ta- or Te- prefix was especially stylish for both girls and boys in the eighties.…
"tame, domesticated"
This feminine form of Damian projects a positive and lilting image, a distinct contrast to its male counterpart.
"sorrowful"
Sadly, this strong Celtic name often has "of the sorrows" attached to it because of the tragic character in Irish legend. Also a bit drab when compared with newer Irish imports.
Country name
"land of the Parsa"
The name Persia derives from Avestan Parsa , the name of the Indo-European nomadic people who migrated into southern Iran in about 1000 BCE. Persis or Persea, the feminine form of Perseus, feel more…
Ambria is a feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from 'Ambra' meaning 'amber' or related to 'Umbria,' an ancient Italian region. The name evokes images of the warm, golden-brown precious…
Native American
"happy fortune"
Resonant and unusual.
Literary name and place-name
Aravis was the name of a female character in C.S. Lewis's A Horse and His Boy , and is also the name of a mountain range in southern France. With the rise of Ava, Avery, and indeed seemingly all…
Jeroen is a masculine Dutch name, the Netherlands' variant of Jerome, which ultimately derives from the Greek name Hieronymos, meaning "sacred name." Popular in the Netherlands and Flanders…
Gracinha is a feminine Portuguese name that functions as an affectionate diminutive of 'Graça,' which means 'grace' or 'favor.' The suffix '-inha' in Portuguese adds a sense of endearment, making…
Nasarrio is a masculine name with Latin and Romance language origins, likely derived from Nazarius, which refers to someone from Nazareth. The name carries biblical connotations through its…
English, Greek
"beauty"
A spin on Calia or Calla, with a lot of fashionable sounds.
Aeryal is a modern feminine name with an ethereal quality, likely derived as a creative spelling variation of 'Aerial' or 'Ariel'. The distinctive spelling gives it a contemporary feel while…
