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Latin
"fortunate one"
A name with several distinguished namesakes: the wife of ancient Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius, a famous Italian opera singer, and two Catholic saints--making it both substantial and unusual.
Kalista is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'Kalliste,' meaning 'most beautiful' or 'fairest one.' It's a variant of the more common spelling Calista. In Greek mythology, Kallisto was…
Spelling variation of Cassia, Greek
"cinnamon"
Kassia is the k-styled spelling variation of rising star name Cassia, an obscure but attractive botanical choice drawn from the cassia tree, which produces a cinnamon-like spice. The biblical Keziah…
Variant of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
This unusual and alluring choice was used by David Mamet for his daughter, who is now grown and an actress on the hit show Girls .
Kazakh, Persian, and Hindi
"pomegranate flower"
Anara is a name that strikes a perfect balance between simple and unusual. It's easy to understand and pronounce for a Westerner, and yet it's highly distinctive, used for only 24 girls in the US in…
Variation of Agnessa, Russian from Greek
"pure, viriginal"
In the US, Anessa reads as Vanessa with the V lobbed off. But it's actually missing a G — that from Agnessa, the Russian variation of Agnes.
Athenea is a feminine name derived from Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and crafts. This variation adds a feminine ending to the classical name, giving it a softer, more…
Hebrew
"daughter of God"
A variation of the Old Testament Bithiah, Batya is a Hebrew variant of the name. Derived from bat meaning "daughter" and yah meaning "Yahweh", Batya (or Bithiah) is the name of one of Pharaoh's…
Greek
"maiden"
Delicate and gentle old-fashioned name, the kind found in early English poetry. While Corinna and the original Green Korinna are technically diminutives of the ancient Kore, now the popular Cora,…
Deasia appears to be a modern feminine name that may have developed as a combination of the prefix 'De-' with 'Asia,' referring to the continent. The 'De-' prefix is found in many names across…
Elira is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In Albanian culture, it derives from the word for 'free' or 'freedom,' making it a name with powerful symbolic significance. Alternatively,…
Khaliah is a feminine name with diverse cultural influences, potentially drawing from Arabic origins where similar names relate to 'eternal' or 'immortal.' This melodious name gained modest…
"elevated, high"
Familiar in the 19th- and early 20th-centuries, Alta is little heard today, but it does have that four letter, A-a formula of Alma, Alba, Anna, Ayla, and Anya. Derived from the Latin altus , it has…
Spanish variation of Annabelle, combination of Anna and Belle or variation of Amabel
"loving"
Anabel is the sleekest version of this lovely name with so many variations, all of them correct. But Anabel and all her sisters -- Annabel, Annabelle, Anabella etc. -- took a downward turn after the…
"star"
Asteria is an Anglicized spelling of the Greek Astraea or Astraia, the goddess of justice and innocence. She became the constellation Virgo, so all forms of this name would be especially appropriate…
Russian, diminutive of Danielle, Hebrew
"judgment of God"
An energetic name with an embroidered feel.
Polish; Belarusian, from Greek
"calm, healer"
This sweet Polish & Belarusian form of Galina has a serene meaning and comes with the cute nickname Hallie. Very usable internationally even outside of the Slavic countries.
Italian and Spanish from German Irmhild
"all-consuming fight, great battle"
Derived from the German Irmhild, Imelda is a warm and pretty name with a battle-worthy feel and meaning. A saintly choice, borne by Imelda Lambertini, a 14th-century Italian Catholic said to have…
Miyana is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may have roots in Japanese, where 'Mi' can mean 'beautiful' and 'yana' might relate to elements meaning 'gentle' or 'fragrant.'…
Arabic
"fortunate, lucky"
A feminine form of Sadi, this Arabic name has the bright and hopeful meaning of "lucky, fortunate". Reflecting a parent's wishes for a child's future, or their feelings towards having a baby, Sadia…
