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Italian, feminine variation of Dominic
"belonging to the Lord"
Fashionably Continental and much fresher than Dominique, though it's been used since the Middle Ages. Dominica can be spelled any number of ways, from Dominika to Domenica, but we prefer this…
Latin
"a Roman"
Romantic name, feminine form of the ancient name Romanus or the modern Roman, that may rise again with the league of Rom-beginning names that also include Romy and Romilly. Romana's downside: Easy to…
Hebrew
"child of the red earth"
A feminization of Adam with several sweet nickname options — Addie, Ada, Minnie, or Mina being a few.
French feminine variation of Albert
"bright, noble"
Albertine and Alberta are old-fashioned feminizations ala Geraldine and Roberta: a little bit clunky, a little bit regal, just waiting for a celeb to use them to make them cool again. Familiar in…
English
"elf power,"
With a meaning like "elf power," Alfreda could find some appeal among fantasy enthusiasts. "Freda" makes for a pleasant nickname.
Alphonsine is a feminine name derived from the masculine Alfonso or Alphonse, which originated from the Old Germanic elements "adal" (noble) and "funs" (ready) - meaning "ready for battle" or "noble…
Andrette is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive variant of Andrea or a feminine form of Andre. With French linguistic origins, it combines the strong foundation of the Greek 'andreia' meaning…
Antoinella is a feminine name that represents an elaborated form of Antoinette, which itself is the French feminine diminutive of Antoine (Anthony). The name ultimately derives from the Roman family…
Feminine form of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
If you're looking for a girl's name that honors an ancestral Arthur, try Artis.
"blessed"
Saintly, and a Mother Superior to boot.
"daughter of the right hand"
The kind of feminized male name that never caught on.
Bernharda is the feminine form of Bernard, a name of Germanic origin combining the elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, strong), literally meaning 'brave as a bear' or 'strong as a bear.' While…
Bertina is a feminine name with Germanic origins, serving as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It can be considered a feminine variant of names…
Bobette is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Barbara or Roberta. The name combines the nickname "Bob" (from Robert or Barbara) with the French feminine suffix…
Latin, feminine form of Calvin
There are several better Cal- names that don't simply echo a male form.
Damienne is the feminine form of Damien, which derives from Greek origins meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." The name has roots in early Christian history through Saint Damian, a physician who, with…
English, feminine variation of Earl
If there's an ancestral Earl you want to honor, consider Early instead.
Femininzation of Earl, English word name
"nobleman, warrior"
Earlene is even more out of style than Earl. These are among the names that have not been revived ala the Hundred Year Rule.
Edmonia is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, though it may be a feminine form of Edmund, a Germanic name combining elements meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and 'protection.' The name gained some…
Edwine is a feminine variation of Edwin, an ancient Anglo-Saxon name combining elements meaning 'rich' or 'prosperous' and 'friend.' While Edwin has remained predominantly masculine throughout…
