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Caia

Latin, feminine variation of Caius

"to rejoice"

Caia Caecilia was the Roman Goddess of fire and women. The name Caia would make a truly fresh alternative to the flagging Maya, with which it rhymes.

Helia

Greek

"sun"

The feminine form of Helios or Helio is occasionally heard in Spain and Portugal. In Greek mythology, Helia is one of the Heliades, daughters of the sun god Helios by Clymene the Oceanid.

Iselle

Nahuatl

"unique"

Iselle was a hurricane during the 2014 season, Iselle is thought to be drawn from the Nahuatl word icel , meaning unique or only. Iselle could fit right in with recent favorites like Isabelle and…

Kaisa

Kaisa is a feminine name with Finnish and Estonian origins, functioning as a variant of Katherine or Kaarina. Simple yet distinctive, this name carries a fresh, modern sound while maintaining…

Larisa

Greek

"citadel"

This version of the name of a Greek nymph, based on the ancient city of Larisa, is widely used in Russia thanks to a martyr saint venerated by the Eastern Church.

Mayda

Mayda is a feminine name with diverse origins. In Arabic, it's related to 'Ma'ida' meaning 'table' or 'nourishment' and appears in the Quran. In Spanish-speaking communities, it may be derived from…

Nerissa

Greek

"from the sea"

An offbeat possible replacement for the overused Melissa and Marisa, Nerissa was used by Shakespeare for Portia's witty confidante in The Merchant of Venice . Queen Elizabeth has a cousin named…

Sidonie

Latin

"from Sidon "

Sidonie is an appealing and chic French favorite that is starting to attract some American fans as a fresher alternative to Sydney. Also spelled Sidony, Sidonie was the birth name of the French…

Kasia

Diminutive of Katarzyna, Polish, Greek

"pure; cassia, cinnamon"

An attractive and intriguing choice with an appealing blend of gentle and sharper sounds, Kasia is a diminutive of Katarzyna, the Polish form of Katherine. Ultimately from Greek, it is generally…

Talisa

Modern invented name

Talisa is a recent addition to the Tali family, brought to light by actress Talisa Soto. It got a further boost from Talisa of Volantis, a small but crucial character in HBO's Game of Thrones .…

Jalene

Jalene is a feminine name with modern origins, likely created as a variation of names like Jolene, Jalene, or Charlene. The name has a contemporary feel with its distinctive 'J' beginning and soft…