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By Myn · Updated April 2023
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Eulalee is a distinctive feminine name that appears to be a variant of Eulalie, which derives from Greek roots meaning "sweetly speaking" or "well-spoken." This melodic name has ancient origins but…
Jenovefa is a feminine name representing a rare variation of Genevieve, which has Germanic origins meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe woman.' The name has connections to Saint Genevieve, the…
Biblical place-name
Anatolian city visited by Paul in the Bible, though risks sounding a tad antiseptic.
Indian place name
Kerala, the name of the most beautiful and touristed state of India, has recently debuted on the U.S. extended popularity list as a first name for girls . And why not? Kerala sounds lovely and…
Italian, feminine form of Enrico
Novel way to honor Grandpa Henry.
Welsh
"silver, bright, brilliant, snow"
A modern, unisex Welsh name with a shiny feel, Eirian can mean "silver" (from Welsh arian ) or "snow, brilliant, bright" (from eira ). It may appeal to those who like rising star Eira, but want…
Melitza is a melodious feminine name with Spanish and Puerto Rican connections, possibly derived as a variation of Melissa, which has Greek origins meaning 'honeybee.' In Puerto Rico and other…
Japanese
"obedient child"
Naoko is a common Japanese name with an admirable meaning, which, depending on how it's written, can translate to obedient, straight, honest, or green child. Naoko can also be spelled Nahoko.
Chrystabel is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Christabel, which combines the elements "Christ" and the Latin "bella" meaning beautiful – essentially meaning "beautiful…
Hebrew
"child of the red earth"
A feminization of Adam with several sweet nickname options — Addie, Ada, Minnie, or Mina being a few.
Edmonia is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, though it may be a feminine form of Edmund, a Germanic name combining elements meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and 'protection.' The name gained some…
Rodriga is the feminine form of Rodrigo, a name of Germanic origin derived from the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'ric' meaning 'power' or 'ruler.' While Rodrigo has maintained popularity in…
Native American place-name
The Native American name for Martha's Vineyard and for a town at the far end of that lovely island, this was used by Michael J. Fox and Tracy Pollan for one of their twin daughters.
Aramaic, breed of sheep
The name of a breed of Spanish sheep is hardly worthy of a child.
Swedish, Nordic
"alive, life; place of refuge"
This is one of the most vibrant and feminine of the names meaning life , and it's sure to gain more attention as the whole sisterhood of Viv- names rise. Celebrated Swedish actress Viveca Lindfors,…
Italian
"lover of God"
Feminine form of Amadeus popular now in Italy and ripe for export. Might also be spelled Amadea. The preferred pronunciation is AHM-a-DAY-a but it may also be pronounced ah-MED-ee-a.
English, place name
"mill stream"
Best associated with the Australian city, Melbourne is occasionally used as a given name. The city itself was named after the British Prime Minister, William Lamb, the 2nd Viscount Melbourne -…
Hindi
"goddess of the moon"
Chandra is the name of the Hindu moon goddess last groovy when incense and meditation were hot new concepts but a new possibility with the resurgence of astrology and other non-Western spiritual…
Hindi, variation of Kalinda
"sun"
Kalindi is a lovely, rhythmic name refers to one of the seven sacred rivers of India.
"pomegranate"
Well used in Israel, likely to be confused with Ramona here.
