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Sanskrit
"sandalwood"
A multicultural choice with a variety of meanings, Rohana could make an interesting alternative to Johanna, Rosanna, Rowan, Rowena, or Roshan. It may be considered a variation of the Hindi Rohan,…
Greek
"love, affection"
Agapi has a sweet meaning of love and affection, but though this name is used in modern Greece, it's one of the Greek names for girls that has not yet emigrated to the US along with so many of her…
Yvonna is a feminine name with Slavic and French influences, serving as a variation of Yvonne. While Yvonne derives from the masculine name Yves (meaning 'yew tree'), Yvonna emerged particularly in…
Swedish and Dutch variation of Klaes, form of Nicholas
"victory of the people"
Pronounced klaus, this spelling of the name is associated in this country with the major Pop Art sculptor Swedish-born Claes Oldenburg, known for his colossal public sculptures of everyday objects…
Iefan appears to be a variant spelling of Ieuan or Ifan, Welsh forms of John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." This uncommon name reflects Welsh naming…
Cortina is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Italian, where it means 'curtain' or refers to Cortina d'Ampezzo, the famous resort town in northern Italy.…
Marjolie is a feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Marjorie, which derives from the medieval form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl.' With its French-sounding ending, Marjolie…
Cornish
"little dark one"
Also spelled as Piran, this Cornish saint's name is thought to have derived from the Irish Ciaran. Borne by a 5th-century monk who founded a monastery, it also appears as a place name in Cornwall, as…
Raeborn is a masculine name of Scottish origin, combining elements that suggest both light and birth or beginning. The first part 'Rae' likely derives from either the Old English word for a roe deer,…
Italian, literary name
Torquano Tasso likely invented this name for the magical enchantress who beguiles the crusaders in his celebrated poem Jerusalem Delivered. Armida is also the eponymous heroines of operas by Handel…
Feminine form of Ambrose, Greek
"immortal"
This feminine form of Ambrose has not seem much use in the United States, but it does sometimes appear on the birth certificates of those from Cajun or Creole backgrounds. Ambrosine Phillpotts was a…
Welsh
"shining, holy"
Nolwenn is popular in Wales but would be a very adventurous choice in the US. Though with the increased visibility of names like Arwen, thanks to Lord of the Rings , it may not feel as odd going…
Variation of Guinevere
"white shadow, white wave"
An offbeat way to get to Gwen.
Estellina is a charming diminutive form of Estelle or Estella, names deriving from the Latin 'stella' meaning 'star.' This elegant elaboration adds the affectionate Italian suffix '-ina,' creating a…
Scandinavian
"sea competition"
A name from medieval romance with an endearingly clunky sound, à la Sherlock. The most famous modern wearer was twentieth-century psychologist/sexologist Havelock (born Henry) Ellis.
Clayrinda is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a creative variation combining elements of Clara, Claire, or Clay with the ending of names like Clarinda or Dorinda. The distinctive…
Irish
"white shoulders"
Finola, the readily accessible version of some of the more problematic Gaelic versions of the name, would make a welcome addition to the stockpot of Irish girls' names.
English
"bluff, headland"
Better suited to a stuffy school than a little boy, but it nevertheless has a preppy air that may appeal to some.
"brave, bold helmet, keen protection"
A rarely used member of the Ken- family, Kenelm has a rugged, surname-style feel. Borne by a 9th century martyr and a member of the Mercian royal family, it could make an intriguing namesake for a…
Cristalina is a feminine name with Romance language origins, particularly Spanish and Portuguese. The name derives from 'crystal' (cristal), suggesting clarity, purity, and transparency. Cristalina…
