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English
"dweller near the temple"
Rather formal word name that has been used occasionally over the years, most notably for the autism activist and animal expert Temple Grandin.
Tera is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Terra, from the Latin word for 'earth,' connecting the name to nature and groundedness. Alternatively, it could be…
Greek
"the sea"
A pretty, rarely used Greek name, Thalassa is the ancient personification of the sea, particularly the Mediterranean, who is sometimes considered the mother of Aphrodite. In 1991, a newly discovered…
Nature name
Fragrant herb often used for cooking, but scarcely as a name.
"softness, delicacy"
Greek name found in the New Testament makes for one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.
Greek name mentioned in the New Testament and one of the undiscovered unique baby names from the Bible.
Irish
"princess of abundance"
Original Gaelic form of Talulla, often connected with the Choctaw name Tallulah due to the similar sound and spelling.
Literary name
"evening star"
A title given to the elf Arwen in Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings , meaning "evening star" and usually rendered poetically as Evenstar. Like her revered ancestor Lúthien, Arwen chooses to become mortal…
Diminutive of Ursula
"little bear"
Ursula, while beautiful, still carries a whiff of the Disney sea witch. Perhaps Ursuline smells a bit sweeter?
German
"battle heroine"
Seventies comic-book-heroine-style name.
Valentinian is a masculine name with ancient Roman origins, derived from the Latin name 'Valentinianus.' It was notably borne by three Roman emperors of the 4th and 5th centuries. The name stems from…
Valonia is a distinctive feminine name that may have multiple origins. It could be related to the Latin word 'valens' meaning 'strong' or 'healthy,' connecting it to names like Valerie and Valencia.…
Varfolomei is the Russian form of the Hebrew name Bartholomew, which means 'son of Talmai' or 'son of the furrows.' This name has deep historical roots in Eastern Orthodox traditions, where Saint…
Varnan is a masculine name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Sanskrit roots or as a variation of names like Vernon, which comes from the Latin 'vernus' meaning 'spring-like' or 'youthful.'…
Vasanth is a male name of Indian origin, primarily found in South Indian cultures. It derives from the Sanskrit word "vasanta" meaning "spring season." The name embodies the freshness, renewal, and…
Velveina is an extremely rare feminine name that likely developed as an elaborate variant of names containing the 'vel' sound, such as Velma or Velvet. The name may have been inspired by the smooth…
"soft fabric"
A fabric name, or an unusual literary option, inspired by The Velveteen Rabbit .
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…
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…
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.
