User-created list
What About?
Across 32 pages
of 32
Alexanderia
Alexanderia is a feminine name that appears to be an elaborated variant of Alexandria, itself the feminine form of Alexander, which comes from Greek elements meaning 'defender of mankind.' This…
Tasia
Tasia is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Anastasia, which comes from Greek meaning 'resurrection.' This shortened form maintains the melodic quality of its longer counterpart while…
Vasilia
Variation of Basil, Greek
"royal"
Vasilia is likely an alternative transcription of the Greek name Vasileia, or the Serbian and Macedonian Vasilija, which if you follow their etymological roots, eventually originate from Basil,…
Kenia
Spelling variation of Kenya
Kenia debuted on the US Top 1000 list in 1992. Even though it currently ranks higher than original spelling Kenya, this is a hard sell as it alters the spelling of the African nation. The significant…
Iria
Portuguese variation of Eirene
"peace"
Iria is a diminutive version of Eirene / Irene and is therefore associated with the Greek goddess of peace.
Sayra
Sayra is a feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In Arabic contexts, it may be related to 'Saira,' meaning 'traveler' or 'journey by night.' In Spanish-speaking countries, it sometimes appears…
Eponine
French literary name
Eponine is attracting new notice via the movie of Les Miserables, based on the book by Victor Hugo. Eponine is the spoiled daughter of Cosette's foster parents whose name, according to the story, was…
Despina
Greek
"lady"
Despina is best known as the clever and wily maidservant character in Mozart's opera Così fan tutte , and as one of Neptune's moons, making it a musical and an astronomy-inspired choice. However, the…
Avihail
Avihail is a feminine Hebrew name with biblical roots, appearing in the Old Testament. It combines the elements "avi" meaning "my father" and "hail" meaning "strength" or "might," creating the…
Dasan
Native American
"son of bird clan leader"
Name from legend that might be an interesting Jason alternative.
Taelon
Taelon is a modern masculine name with uncertain etymology, likely created as a contemporary invention rather than having deep historical roots. It may have evolved as a variation of Talon (meaning…
Vardiya
Vardiya is a feminine name with roots primarily in Indian and Turkish cultures, though with different meanings in each tradition. In Indian contexts, particularly in Hindu naming practices, it may…
Zhakelina
Zhakelina is an exotic feminine name with multicultural influences. It appears to be a creative variant of Jacqueline, which itself derives from the masculine name Jacques (the French form of Jacob,…
Sakura
Japanese
"cherry blossom"
Lovely Japanese name that would certainly be appreciated in Europe and the U.S. It was rarely used in Japan until the 1990s, and draws its current popularity from the fact that it is deeply connected…
Antonina
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…
Iva
Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Slovak, Czech, English
"willow tree; God is gracious; yew tree; bow warrior"
Short, sweet, and sharp, this multicultural choice is currently popular in Croatia, Czechia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. While not in the charts elsewhere, it is familiar in English…
Diarra
West African
"gift"
Diarra has a nice meaning, but we could see it leading to possible teasing re association with a certain digestive problem.
Laurenza
Italian, feminine variation of Lorenzo, Latin
"from Laurentum or bay laurel"
Unusual and appealing, Laurenza might make a perfect honor name for an ancestral Laura or Lawrence. Count Laurenza among the unknown-yet-usable Italian names for girls .
Cilla
Diminutive of Priscilla
"ancient"
Takes the priss out of Priscilla.
Adaya
Adaya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'ornament of God' or 'God has adorned,' derived from 'adah' (to adorn) and 'Yah' (God). It appears in the Old Testament as…