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Japanese
"lapis lazuli"
Naming babies after precious gems as a protection against evil spirits is an ancient Japanese tradition.
Word name
This evocative term for a stone or shell carved in relief could make a striking first name for a girl, though she would have a starring role in her story, rather than a cameo.
Grete is a feminine name of German origin, serving as a diminutive form of Margaret or Margareta. Derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' this name carries a sense of preciousness and…
Maegan is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variant of Margaret, which derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This contemporary spelling gained popularity in the United States…
Margarethe is a feminine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant of Margaret that's particularly common in German-speaking regions. Derived from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl,"…
Welsh form of Margaret
Marged is to Margaret what Elspeth is to Elizabeth, and Karen to Katherine.
Mayme is a vintage feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mary or Mae. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mayme has a sweet, old-fashioned charm that speaks to simpler…
Peigi is a feminine Scottish Gaelic name that serves as a traditional diminutive form of Margaret. Pronounced approximately as 'PAY-gee,' this distinctive name carries the cultural heritage of the…
Reeta is a feminine name that functions as a variant spelling of Rita, which originated as a shortened form of Margherita, the Italian version of Margaret (meaning 'pearl'). This alternative spelling…
Greek
"eloquent speaker"
See RETA.
