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Lyonechika is an extremely rare feminine name with multicultural influences. It appears to blend elements that might include French ('Lyon,' meaning lion), Japanese ('chika,' which can mean 'wisdom'…
Greek
"she who disbands armies"
Literary and ancient, Lysistrata is the Latinized form of the Greek Lysistrate and the variation used by the ancient Greek playwright Aristophenes in his comedy of the same name. Set around the…
Biblical place-name
Anatolian city visited by Paul in the Bible, though risks sounding a tad antiseptic.
Mabella is a beautiful feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant of Mabel, which comes from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable,' or it might be related to the French 'ma…
Mabilia is a rare feminine name with medieval origins, derived from the ancient Germanic name 'Mabel,' which means 'lovable.' This elegant name was occasionally used in medieval Europe, particularly…
Cornish, from English
"youth"
This rare sixth-century saint's name has a modern, merry feel.
Macarisa is an uncommon feminine name with possible Spanish or Italian influences. It may be a variation or elaboration of Marisa (itself a contraction of Maria Luisa), or could relate to the Latin…
Macia is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins, possibly derived from names like Macia (a variant of Matthew, meaning 'gift of God') or related to Macia as a surname. In some contexts, it…
Place-name, Portuguese
"wood"
Madeira is an off-beat place name, notably appearing on the map as an island off Morocco, famous for its Madeira wine. Also the name of a city in Ohio (named for John Madeira, a 19th century…
Dutch
"daisy"
Madelief is an uncommon name but not unheard of in the Netherlands, where 123 girls were called Madelief in one recent year. With its soft sounds and similarities to all those "Madeleine" type names…
Madella is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or variation of Madeline or other 'Mad-' names derived from Magdalene, which refers to Mary Magdalene in the New Testament. The…
Madolyn is a variant spelling of Madeline or Madeleine, feminine names ultimately derived from Magdalene, referring to Mary Magdalene in the New Testament. This particular spelling variation…
Madrena is a feminine name that likely derives from variations of Madeline or potentially as a feminine form of the Spanish surname Madrena, which relates to 'madre' meaning 'mother.' The name…
Spanish
"mother"
A bit grown-up for a tiny baby.
Italian and Portuguese variation of Matilda
Mafalda is nearly unknown in the English-speaking world, despite an appearance in Harry Potter. Indeed, it does have a witchy feel. Matilda itself is preferable, or her French form Mathilde, Spanish…
Magdala is a feminine name with profound historical and biblical connections. It derives from the ancient town of Magdala on the Sea of Galilee, most famously known as the home of Mary Magdalene, an…
Magdalaine is an elegant variation of Magdalene, which derives from Magdala, an ancient town on the Sea of Galilee whose name meant 'tower' in Aramaic. The name gained significance in Christian…
Magola is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly deriving from a variation of Magdalena or serving as a creative blend of elements from other names like Magnolia. It might also…
French or Breton
"chief or prince"
Another female relative of Saint Mael.
Welsh
"blessed Mary"
A sweet Marian name consisting of Mair, the Welsh form of Mary, and gwen, meaning "blessed, white".
