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Lopes da Silva (female names, Part 1 of 12)

TheGoldenHeart
By TheGoldenHeart
Updated Thu Jan 01 1970
  1. Adelina

    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and Slavic variation of Adeline

    • Meaning:

      "noble, nobility"

    • Description:

      Adelina is back in the Top 1000 after an absence of nearly a century, thanks to the meteoric rise of her sister name Adeline -- along with Adelaide, Adele, and Ada.
  2. Adriana

    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine variation of Adrian

    • Meaning:

      "man of Adria"

    • Description:

      This a-ending feminine form of Adrian, from the northern Italian city of Adria, is a soft and lovely Italian choice. It appears as a character in Shakespeare's The Comedy of Errors.
  3. Aitana

    • Origin:

      Spanish place-name

    • Description:

      Aitana is the name of a Spanish mountain used by the poet Rafael Alberti for his daughter. He reportedly chose it because the mountain was his last glimpse of Spain when he went into exile after the Spanish Civil War. The name was popularized by Aitana Alberti's goddaughter and namesake, actress Aitana Sanchez-Gijan. It became one of the fastest-rising girls names in 2016, after entering the US Top 1000 in 2015, and is among the most popular Spanish names for girls in its native Spain and beyond.
  4. Alessia

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Alexis

    • Meaning:

      "defending warrior"

    • Description:

      Young Canadian pop singer Alessia Cara has given this spicy-sounding name a new lease on life, propelling it into the Top 1000 in 2016. It was one of the fastest rising girl names of the year in 2016, then again in 2024. As a form of Alexander, Alessia could make a wonderful honor for any of Alexander's variants—Alexandra, Alexis—or as an alternative to Alexa, now best known as Amazon's AI voice.
  5. Alice

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "noble"

    • Description:

      Alice is a classic literary name that's both strong and sweet, ranking in the US Top 100 and popular throughout the Western world. Alice is derived from the Old French name Aalis, a diminutive of Adelais that itself came from the Germanic name Adalhaidis, which is composed of the Proto-Germanic elements aþala, meaning "noble," and haidu, "kind, appearance, type."
  6. Alison

    • Origin:

      Norman French, diminutive of Alice

    • Meaning:

      "noble"

    • Description:

      Alison has been long popular in Scotland and widely used here since the fifties. This more feminine medieval elaboration of Alice had long surpassed the original in popularity, but now sounds a tad dated in the U.S., with Alice having leapfrogged back over Alison, Allison, Alicia and other variations.
  7. Allie

    • Origin:

      Variation or diminutive of Alexandra, Alice or Allison; Greek, German or Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "defending men or noble"

    • Description:

      Allie is one short form that's gotten so popular it's often used as a name on its own. Cute, friendly, yet we'd recommend using one of the proper names such as Alice to give your daughter an option.
  8. Allison

    • Origin:

      Scottish, diminutive of Alice

    • Meaning:

      "noble"

    • Description:

      Widely used here since the 50s, Allison — a derivative of Alice — has now been once again surpassed by the original Alice as parents embrace vintage revivals. Despite this, Allison's popularity has slipped only slightly.
  9. Allyson

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Allison

    • Meaning:

      "noble"

    • Description:

      The original Allison was a Top 50 name from the 1980s through 2016, and Allyson is one of the many spelling variations parents used to put a more unique spin on the original.
  10. Aroa

    • Origin:

      Basque

    • Meaning:

      "era, time"

    • Description:

      Part of a group of lovely A-starting names popular in Spain, along with Ainhoa and Aitana. Spanish actress Aroa Gimeno introduced this one.
  11. Audrey

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "noble strength"

    • Description:

      Audrey is one of the girls' names that have been rising due to their connection to Old Hollywood glamour — in this case the eternally chic and radiant Audrey Hepburn. Audrey has another very different appeal as one of the elite group of girl names that mean strong, brave, or powerful.
  12. Azula
    • Carli

      • Description:

        Carli is a feminine name with multiple origins, most commonly seen as a modern variant of Carly or a feminine form of Carlo/Carl, ultimately derived from Germanic roots meaning "free man" or "strong." This spelling with an 'i' ending gives the traditional name a contemporary, youthful flair. The name has gained recognition in sports through notable bearers like soccer player Carli Lloyd. Though never extremely common, it has maintained steady usage since the 1980s, appealing to parents seeking something familiar yet not overused. Carli has a naturally upbeat, energetic sound with its short syllables and bright ending. The name manages to feel both tomboyish and feminine simultaneously, offering versatility and a modern sensibility.

    • Carlie

      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Carly

      • Description:

        The ie ending injects this late 20th century favorite with a bit of late 19th century charm. But not quite enough to make it a good 21st century choice.
    • Caroline

      • Origin:

        French, feminine variation of Charles

      • Meaning:

        "free man"

      • Description:

        Caroline is a perennial classic, one of the elite group of girls' names that's ALWAYS ranked among the Top 1000 and that's been in the Top 100 since 1994. Elegant yet strong, Caroline calls to mind the Kennedy Camelot years and Princess Caroline of Monaco.
    • Charis

      • Origin:

        Greek

      • Meaning:

        "grace"

      • Description:

        Reference to the mythological Three Graces of womanly charm, this one representing charity. Pronounced in Greek as starting with a back-of-the-throat H sound, most English-speakers would translate that to something closer to KAR-is. It's also the name of a girl who lived in Atlantis in the novel Taliesin, and appears in the Margaret Atwood novel The Robber Bride.
    • Cherie

      • Origin:

        French

      • Meaning:

        "darling"

      • Description:

        The kind of French name that seemed daring -- and darling -- in the sixties.
    • Dana

      • Origin:

        English, Slavic, Persian, Arabic

      • Meaning:

        "from Denmark, gift, or wise"

      • Description:

        This name found in both Celtic and Scandinavian mythology has gone from all-boy to almost all-girl, retaining a strong, unisex quality. However, it has dropped following its three-decade heyday from the 1960s to the 1990s.
    • Deana

      • Origin:

        Variation of Diana or feminine variation of Dean

      • Description:

        Depending on how you say it, either a streamlined version of Deanna, or the namesake of a male Dean. But today, why not name her Dean.
    • Destini

      • Description:

        Destini is a feminine name representing a modern, creative spelling of Destiny. Derived from the English word 'destiny,' it carries profound meaning related to fate, predetermined events, and one's ultimate purpose in life. This variant spelling emerged during the late 20th century when alternative spellings became increasingly popular. Destini peaked in usage in the early 2000s, riding the wave of virtue names and positive concept names that parents were drawn to. The 'i' ending gives the name a softer, more feminine feel while maintaining its inspirational quality. Parents choosing this name often appreciate its optimistic connotations and the idea of bestowing a sense of purpose and special path on their daughter.