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Greek mythological name
Syrin is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Siren, referencing the enchanting mythological creatures of Greek mythology known for their captivating songs.…
Modern invented name
Talisa is a recent addition to the Tali family, brought to light by actress Talisa Soto. It got a further boost from Talisa of Volantis, a small but crucial character in HBO's Game of Thrones .…
Tanzy is a whimsical feminine name that likely derives from the herb tansy (Tanacetum vulgare), a flowering plant historically used in cooking and traditional medicine. This connection gives the name…
Greek mythological name, meaning unknown
Thisbe, the name of a beautiful but tragic lover in mythology, is lively and cute -- in a slightly thistly, prickly way. Ovid retold the story of Thisbe and Pyramus, young lovers in ancient Babylon…
Japanese
"plum-blossom child, patient"
Unfamiliar Asian choice that can work for a parent in search of something really different.
Ursi is a feminine name with Germanic and Latin roots. It's primarily a diminutive form of Ursula, which comes from the Latin word 'ursa' meaning 'bear.' This charming and somewhat uncommon name…
Czech
"strong"
Another hidden gem of a feminist name! Valasca was a warrior-queen. When Queen Libussa died, Valasca took control and created a women-centred state in what is now the Czech Republic. Among Valasca's…
Vanetta is a feminine name of American origin, created as a variation of the name Vanessa. It combines elements of Vanessa with the popular feminine suffix '-etta,' which adds a diminutive or…
Hindu
Varuni is a Hindu goddess and the consort of Varuna, the Hindu God of the water, making this one of the many mythological names with water meanings . Varuni, also known as Varunani, emerged from the…
French variation of Vivian
"life"
Embroidered lace hankie of a name, used in a Thomas Hardy novel. That literary cred lends some gravitas. An exceedingly rare name -- Viviette was used for no baby girls In the US last year -- it…
Variation of Ziola or Zoila, Greek
A modern invented name, possibly a variation on Ziola, which comes from Greek Zoilos meaning "lively". It appears in several songs by the band Jane's Addiction, inspired by the adopted name of a…
Variation of Tziporah, Hebrew
"bird"
This upstanding Old Testament name of the wife of Moses would almost inevitably provoke some tricky zipper teasing.
Short form of ZULMA, Arabic
"healthy, vigorous"
Zuly is the spunky short form of Zulma, and is commonly used on its own, often in the Latino community.
Maori
"Christmas orchid"
With the rise of all those other popular feminine W names, like Winnie, Willa and Winona, why not consider the lovely Winika? Win and Winnie are likely nicknames and it is associated with a dainty…
Hebrew
"small wave; ripple"
A possible addition to the Ava / Ada / Adah collection, with a Jewish twist.
