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German and Dutch diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
A short form of Elisabeth, similar in sound to the 60s favorite Lisa.
Meelia is a rare feminine name with a melodic, flowing quality. Its origins are somewhat obscure, though it may be related to Irish names like Melia (a variant of Amelia) or could be derived from…
Melda is a feminine name with multicultural origins. In Turkish, Melda means 'young girl' or can refer to a graceful appearance. The name also has potential Italian roots, possibly derived from…
Greek
"honey sweet"
This alternative spelling to Melita does have an endearing feel about it, plus a quiet strength.
Meline is a feminine name with Armenian origins, derived from the Greek name 'Melina,' meaning 'honey' or 'yellow.' In Armenian culture, it carries connotations of sweetness and warmth. The name has…
Melise is a delicate feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Melissa, which comes from Greek meaning 'honey bee,' carrying associations of industriousness and sweetness.…
Melitta is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the word "melissa" meaning "honey bee" or "honey." The name carries connotations of sweetness, industriousness, and natural beauty.…
Finnish feminization of Minos, Greek
"king"
The Finnish writer Mika Waltari invented the name Minea from the Greek Minos for a character in his 1945 novel The Egyptian . It's become a popular Finnish name in the 21st century.
Nanou is a delicate feminine name with French origins, often used as a nickname for names like Anne, Nanette, or Éleanor in French-speaking regions. This charming diminutive has taken on life as a…
Selie is a delicate feminine name that may have originated as a diminutive form of Celia or as a variant spelling of Seelie, which in Scottish folklore refers to benevolent fairies or spirits. The…
Diminutive of Cecilia; pet name for "sister;" "sister"
"sister"
Antiquated nickname for Cecilia and Cecily — these days Cece is much preferred.
Telka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily found in Eastern European countries like Poland and Russia. This short but melodic name may be derived from names containing the element 'tel,'…
Tinka is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Dutch and Nordic countries, it functions as a diminutive of names like Christina or Martina. It also appears in Slavic languages with…
Literary name
"Daughter of the twilight / nightingale"
Lúthien Tinúviel is an elf princess in J. R. R. Tolkien’s legendarium, who falls in love with a mortal human, Beren, and chooses to become mortal herself rather than to live without him. Tinúviel is…
