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Slovak, Macedonian
"brown-haired"
Morena is the goddess of seasonal rites and rebirth worshipped in Central Europe.
Greek
"daffodil"
This Greek flower and mythological choice doesn't make it into the pantheon of possibilities because of its association with narcissism. But narcissa is December's flower of the month, so Narcissa…
Native American
"long awaited"
One of the few familiar Native_American choices, but now associated with several trade names.
Oralis is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish roots. While relatively uncommon, this melodic name may be related to Latin words like 'oralis' (meaning 'relating to the mouth or speech') or might…
Meaning unknown, possibly from Tomyris, Persian
"family"
Attractive name associated both with a queenly character who meets a very grisly end in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus and popular teen fantasy novelist Tamora Pierce. Shakespearean puns in the name…
English, contracted form of Thomasina
"twin"
Tamsin is an offbeat name occasionally heard in Britain and just waiting to be discovered here. U.K. actress Tamsin Greig is a star of the show Episodes , Tamsin Olivier is the daughter of Joan…
English herb name
Not time yet for Thyme.
Greek gem name
As a name, Topaz is a quietly used option, with a distinctive ending and a sleek but sassy feel. As a golden gemstone, it is said to have energizing properties and bring good luck to those who wear…
Portuguese and Spanish diminutive of Evangelina
"bringer of good news"
Vanina is a name that is, at first glance, miles apart from its origin. But once you say it aloud and look for it, you can see the direct line from Evangelina to Vanina. Vanina could also be a good…
Latin
"sacred foliage"
This name of a showy, lemony plant makes an unusual entry into the name garden.
Variation of Xanthe, Greek
"golden, yellow"
Xanthia gets this classic Greek name closer to the modern Cynthia, sometimes used as its Anglo equivalent. That initial X makes even the oldest name feel modern. And using Xanthia as a middle name…
Xene is a rare feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the Greek word "xenos" meaning "stranger" or "foreigner." This distinctive name combines exotic appeal with a simple, two-syllable…
Armenian form of Isabel, a form of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
The dashing Zabel -- or its Frenchified variation Zabelle -- was the name of a 13th century ruling queen of Armenia. In this modern era ruled again by the name Isabella and Isabel, Zabel provides a…
Latin, meaning obscure
An ancient Roman name rarely heard in modern times, though the related VARINA appears in Slavic families.
