bmblanchot's list "Short sweet and pretty" of 4 great name ideas: Ellisif - Fiore!

Short sweet and pretty

Short, sweet, pretty names that I love and appreciate. Some middles, some first names, some nickname names.

Ellisif

This delicate and pretty member of the prolific Lily family is best known as the name of the heroine of Alexander Chee's novel Queen of the Night, Lilliet Berne. A combination of Lillian and Juliet, Lilliet and its near-twin Liliet were given to no baby girls in the US in recent years, but do have some history of use. If you can't decide between Lily and Juliet, this is obviously the name for you.

Lilliet

Minta is an eighteenth century short form of a literary beauty still used in England today, but yet to be discovered by American baby namers. It has a fresh and dainty feel.
 Virtually unheard today, Minta was on the U.S. popularity lists for most years between 1880 and 1901. Minta (born Araminta) Durfee was a popular silent screen actress married to Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle; Minta Doyle was a character in the Virginia Woolf novel To the Lighthouse.

Minta

Fiore is a feminine name of Italian origin meaning "flower." It embodies natural beauty, blossoming, and delicate strength. In Italian culture, the name carries artistic and romantic associations, reflecting the aesthetic appreciation central to Italian heritage. 

While traditionally more common in Italy, Fiore has gained international appeal for its melodic sound and elegant simplicity. The name has connections to the influential Renaissance artist Fiore dei Liberi and appears in Italian literature and art. 

Its botanical meaning places it among nature-inspired names that have timeless appeal. Fiore offers a distinctive alternative to more common floral names while maintaining a clear connection to nature. Its brevity and vowel-ending give it a flowing, musical quality typical of Italian names.