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Venetia
Italian place-name
Venetia, the name of the region encompassing Venice, has a radiant, picturesque authenticity, as do the related Venezia and Venice. Venetia is the title of a novel by Benjamin Disraeli centering on…
Venice
Italian place-name
This name of one of the most romantic cities in the world could easily find its way onto an American baby girl's birth certificate.
Vennice
Vennice is a feminine name likely inspired by the romantic Italian city of Venice, though with an alternative spelling that adds distinctiveness. The doubled 'n' creates a unique variant while…
Veradisia
Variation of Vera, Russian
"faith"
The simple, sleek Vera gave birth to the more elaborate Veradis and Veradisia. Neither name was used for any baby girls in the US last year.
Verbena
Latin
"sacred foliage"
This name of a showy, lemony plant makes an unusual entry into the name garden.
Verbina
Verbina is a feminine name likely derived from the flowering plant verbena, which has been associated with healing properties and sacred ceremonies since ancient times. The slight spelling variation…
Verity
Latin
"truth"
If you love Puritan virtue names and want to move beyond Hope and Faith and Grace, this is a wonderful choice, both for its meaning and its sound. A rare find here, though occasionally heard in…
Verochka
Verochka is a feminine Russian diminutive of Vera, carrying all the warmth and affection of a beloved nickname. Vera itself derives from the Russian word for "faith," giving Verochka the same…
Versie
Versie is a feminine name that peaked in popularity in the United States in the early 1900s. It may have originated as a diminutive form of names beginning with "Ver-" such as Veronica or Vera, or…
Vesper
Latin
"evening star"
This Latin word used for evening spiritual services was introduced to baby namers by the Eva Greene character Vesper Lynd in the modern James Bond film Casino Royale in 2006, based on the Ian Fleming…
Vespera
Latin
"evening star"
Said to refer to either Jupiter or Venus, either of which would be preferable as a name.
Vetiver
Nature name
The name of a grass plant native to India, which is used in aromatherapy and for its essential oil.
Vicenza
Italian place-name
This name of an architecturally glorious Italian city makes a romantic and evocative possibility.
Victoriana
Victoriana is an elaborate feminine name derived from Victoria, which originated from the Latin word 'victoria' meaning 'victory.' This extended form adds a romantic, vintage quality to the classic…
Victorine
French variation of Victoria, Latin
"victory"
Victorine is appealing if you know it's an authentic vintage French girls' name, less so if you assume it's an awkward feminization, ala Davette or Richardine.
Vicuka
Vicuka is a rare feminine name with likely Slavic origins, possibly a diminutive form used in Czech, Slovak or other Eastern European languages. It may be a pet form of Victoria or related to the…
Vincentine
Vincentine is a feminine form of Vincent, ultimately derived from the Latin name Vincentius, meaning 'conquering' or 'victorious'. This elegant elaboration adds a distinctly feminine ending to the…
Vincenza
Italian feminine form of Vincent
"conquering"
Vincenza makes romance of Vincent. Vincenza Gerosa was one of the founders of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere and was later made a saint.
Violetta
Italian, Russian and Hungarian variation of Violet, English
"purple"
With Violet in vogue, this vibrant international variation has been on the rise since the 2010s. Vintage and floral like its more popular sister, Violetta has a slightly softer sound and a touch of…
Virgilia
Feminine variation of Virgil, Latin
"staff bearer"
This Shakespearean name is even more out of step than its male counterpart, but it may possibly be so far out it could make its way back in.