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Vionnet
French designer name
This name of a famous Parisian fashion designer known for her sophisticated 1920s and 30s style could translate into a pretty American baby name.
Victoire
French
"victory"
Adds French flair to Victoria, though many Americans would find pronunciation a challenge.
Verna
Latin
"springtime"
Verna may mean "springtime," but May or Spring is fresher.
Virginie
French variation of Virginia, Latin
"virginal, pure"
Say Virginie they way they do in Paris -- VAIR-zhin-ee -- and it sounds elegant and appealing. But Americans might pronounce it like virgin-y, which is a no-go.
Valence
Valerianne
Vienne
Variation of Vienna, place-name
Vienne came to Western consciousness as the name of the French heroine of the popular 1990s book and then movie Chocolat . Vienne is a variation of Vienna, the name of the Austrian capital that has…
Vianne
French, blend of Vivian and Anne
A smooth and velvety Gallic choice first heard here as the heroine of the movie "Chocolat."
Verene
Verene is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'verus' meaning 'true' or 'truthful.' It's closely related to the name Verena, which has historical significance as the name of a 3rd-century…
Verena
Latin
"integrity"
Verena is pleasant but old-fashioned. Whether that's the outdated kind of old-fashioned or the so-out-it's-in-again kind is your call. St. Verena was a third century nurse; Verena Tarrant is a…
Vivette
Violaine
Violaine is a French feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'viola' meaning 'violet flower.' This elegant name carries a delicate, romantic quality and has been used in France since medieval…
Xavierre
Xavierre is a feminine name of Basque and Spanish origin, functioning as the female form of Xavier (or Javier). The name traces back to St. Francis Xavier, a 16th-century Spanish missionary whose…
Xaverie
Feminine variation of Xavier, Basque
"new house"
Xaverie is a feminine name derived from Xavier, which itself comes from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house.' Most famously associated with St. Francis Xavier, the 16th-century…
Xenia
Greek
"hospitable, welcoming, guest"
The name of a Christian saint and a city in Ohio, Xenia is one of the more accessible and intriguing x names. It is the name of one of the Bond Girls--played by Famke Janssen in the film "GoldenEye."…
Yvonne
French
"yew wood"
Peaking in the 1950s, Yvonne has now dropped out of the Top 1000 in 2003 and doesn't look set to return soon, although its rare Y initial might endear it to some. Yvaine, from Neil Gaiman's Stardust…
Yvette
French, feminine of Yves
"yew tree"
This French name has the elegance of other '-ette' names like Colette and Odette, and is a botanical name without being too obvious about it. Related to the sleek French name Yves, it was popular in…
Ynes
Ynes is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Inés or Inez, which are Spanish and Portuguese forms of Agnes. The name ultimately derives from the Greek word 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure'…
Ynez
Spanish
"pure, virginal"
Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this chic name, which is related to Agnes and could be…
Yolanda
Spanish from Greek
"violet flower"
Bold and distinctive, Yolanda is a floral name that doesn't sound frilly or delicate. Ultimately deriving from the Greek words ioles meaning "violet" and anthos meaning "flower", it appears in a…