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Latin
"to excite, to stir the mind"
A pretty, feminissima name, more distinctive than Cynthia. George Bernard Shaw used it for a character in his play The Apple Cart, about which it is said 'Orinthia is a name full of magic for me.'
Literary name
"gold"
Orleanna was the young heroine of Barbara Kingsolver's The Poisonwood Bible , whose name may share the same golden meaning as New Orleans, or be a twist on Orlena and Arlena.
"mariner"
Has a medieval, slightly fusty but romantic feel.
Irish
"little pale green one"
This Irish saint's name sounds like a lopped-off Lorna.
Greek mythology name
The feminine form of Orpheus, the charming musician of Greek myth who descended to the underworld.
Scottish
"God consecrated"
This name originally comes from the wild and remote Shetland Islands, ultimately borrowed the Icelandic Ásla and Norse Aslaug, meaning "God consecrated" or "God promised", though it has been…
German
"prospers in battle"
Wears long blonde braids, carries a spear, and sings duets with Brunhild. But variations Ottilie, Ottiline, or Ottoline are both unusual and chic.
Ottila is a feminine name with Germanic roots, likely a variant of Ottilie or Odilia. These names derive from the Germanic elements 'aud' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune' and 'hild' meaning 'battle.'…
Ottiline is a rare feminine name with Germanic and Old English influences. It appears to be a variant of Ottoline, which combines elements meaning 'prosperity' and 'serpent' or 'dragon.' The name…
French and English, diminutive of Ottolie
Curiously appealing, in a hoop-skirted, wasp-waisted way, Ottoline has recently entered the realm of modern possibility, especially since Sienna Miller chose it as the middle name of her daughter…
Ovalia is a rare feminine name with Latin origins, likely derived from 'ovalis' meaning oval or egg-shaped, symbolizing perfection and completeness. This elegant name has an ethereal, lyrical quality…
Ovelia is a rare feminine name with possible Latin origins, potentially derived from words meaning 'egg' or 'birth,' suggesting themes of new life and beginnings. The name may also be connected to…
Literary invention
Princess Ozma was the leading character of L. Frank Baum's book Ozma of Oz and could provide a fun way to nickname Ozzie for a girl. Alternatively, it may occasionally be used as a variation of the…
Spanish
"patience"
See PATIENCE.
Latin, meaning unknown
The name of one of the 35 tribes of ancient Rome, virtually unknown in the modern world
Hawaiian
"a bird"
Pacific island member of the currently-in-favor Lila/Leila family and one of the most attractive and unique girls' names starting with P .
Palina is a feminine name with Slavic origins, primarily used in Belarus, Russia, and other Eastern European countries. It represents a variation of Paulina or Polina, ultimately derived from the…
Latin, from Palmyra, ancient Syrian city
"palm tree; pilgrim"
A place name relating to the tropical palm tree, or a feminine form of Palmiro, meaning "pilgrim".
Greek, place name
An ancient city in modern-day Syria, which occasionally makes the roster of girl names. Its etymology is uncertain — locally it is called Tadmor, and Palmyra is the Greek version — but it has…
Pamelita is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive form of Pamela, adding the Spanish suffix '-ita' which conveys affection and smallness. Pamela itself originated in the 16th century from…
