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Genevra is a feminine name with roots in the Latin name Juniperus, meaning "juniper tree." It's a variation of Geneva and Ginevra, sharing etymology with the name Jennifer. This elegant name combines…
Genoviva is a feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Genoveva, which itself derives from the Germanic name Genovefa (most famously borne by Saint Genoveva, the patroness of…
Giovannia is a feminine name that represents an elaborated form of Giovanna, the Italian feminine version of John. The name ultimately derives from Hebrew origins meaning "God is gracious." Giovannia…
Greenlandic
"thread, sinew"
This is a Greenlandic girls' name made royal when Prince Frederik and Princess Mary - now King and Queen - named their twin daughter Josephine Sophia Ivalo Mathilda.
Ivetta is a feminine name with medieval European origins, functioning as a variant of Yvette. Both names derive from the Germanic name Ivo, meaning 'yew wood,' which was historically associated with…
Nevia is a feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from 'nevis' meaning 'snow' or connected to the ancient Roman clan name Naevius. It may also be related to the Latin word 'novus' meaning…
Place-name
Highly unusual name of a small, tranquil island in the Caribbean; chosen for her daughter by singer Nelly Furtado.
Otavia is a feminine name representing a variation of Octavia, which has Latin origins meaning 'eighth' or 'born eighth.' The classical name derives from the Roman family name Octavius, famously…
Word name from the Latin
"eight"
In literature, the Ottava rima is a form of poetry consisting of eight line stanzas and the rhyme scheme ABABABCC. Originating in Italy, it is typically used for epic and narrative poetry, with…
Feminine variation of Ovidius, Roman family name
"shepherd or sheep"
Ovidia is the unusual feminine form of the ancient Roman Ovidius, most famous as the name of the exiled 1st century Roman poet Ovid. Modern male form Ovidio is known in Spain and Portugal. Ovida is…
Native American, Hopi
"clear water"
A sweet and clear Hopi name with a lovely natural meaning to match.
Norse
"bride"
Siv, or sometimes Sif, was the name of Thor's wife and is popular in modern Scandinavia. In Norse mythology, Siv was the goddess of fertility and agriculture.
Sylvania is a feminine name derived from Latin elements 'silva' or 'sylva' meaning 'forest' or 'woods', combined with the suffix '-ia' denoting 'land of'. The name literally translates to 'woodland'…
Zenevieva is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a creative variation of Genevieve, which has French origins meaning 'tribe woman' or 'woman of the race.' The replacement of the initial 'G'…
Variation of Zenobia, Greek
"force of Zeus"
Zinovia and Zenobia might be thought of as mythological adjacent names, with their meaning connected to Zeus, king of the Gods. The name Zinovia was given to fewer than ten baby girls in the US last…
