Byzantine Royalty names for girls

Gregoria

Latin

"alert, watchful"

Sounds like a child in a Gothic novel.

Dominica

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…

Phillipa

Phillipa is the feminine form of Philip, derived from Greek roots meaning "lover of horses." This elegant name has historical usage throughout Europe, with particular popularity in Britain and…

Verina

Latin

"true"

More often spelled VERENA, this name is attached to a third century Swiss saint. But the "virtue" name VERITY, is more appealing and comes more directly to the point.

Agathe

French variation of Agatha, Greek

"good woman"

Agathe is a hugely popular name in contemporary France, even if it's English-speaking counterparts have not yet warmed to the usual English version, Agatha. The two-syllable French pronunciation is…

Albia

Latin

A rarely heard ancient Latin names for girls that has a not-so-appealing brand name feel. Try Alba instead.

Arabia

Place name from Greek

A phonetically attractive place-name that can be used for babies but rarely is.

Athenais

Athenais is a rare feminine name with classical Greek origins. It derives from Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, courage, inspiration, civilization, law, strategic warfare, mathematics, strength,…

Constantia

Latin

"constant, steadfast"

A rare and refined name, which could make for a surprising route to cute nickname Connie.

Constantina

Latin, female variation of Constantinus

"constant, unchanging"

Constantina is a pretty, feminissima, if lengthy, variation on the Constance theme. The fourth century Constantina, also known as Constantia and Constantiana, was the eldest daughter of Roman Emperor…

Damiane

Brazilian Portuguese and German feminization of Damian, Greek

"to tame, subdue"

A name with an ancient pedigree which might prove confusing to the modern ear.

Eudoxia

Greek

"good deeds"

Think the letter X is always cool in names? Meet Eudoxia. An ancient name with a great meaning, associated with a number of saints and Byzantine royals. You might also like the similar Eudocia or…