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Greek
In Greek mythology, Briseis is a princess captured by Achilles during the Trojan War, who later becomes the object of the dispute between Achilles and Agamemnon which drives the plot of Homer’s Iliad…
Daiana is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Diana, ultimately derived from the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, and childbirth. This particular spelling variation is popular in…
Diminutive of Katarzyna, Polish, Greek
"pure; cassia, cinnamon"
An attractive and intriguing choice with an appealing blend of gentle and sharper sounds, Kasia is a diminutive of Katarzyna, the Polish form of Katherine. Ultimately from Greek, it is generally…
Dutch from Germanic
"noble, nobility"
A form of Adelaide (and therefore related to Alice, too) used in the Netherlands. The country's first female physician was Aletta Jacobs. In the USA, Aletta is rare, but on a slight upward trend. It…
Diminutive of Carmela, Italian and Spanish
"garden, garden of God"
An elaborate diminutive of Carmela or Carmel, this name has elegance and sweetness. Derived from Hebrew, it is interpreted as meaning "garden" — or sometimes "garden of God" — and is related to the…
Hadasa is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, a variation of Hadassah, which means 'myrtle tree.' In the biblical Book of Esther, Hadassah was the Hebrew name of Queen Esther before she became royalty.…
Laela is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant spelling of Layla, which comes from Arabic origins meaning 'night' or 'dark beauty.' Alternatively, it could be related…
Short form of Gabriella or Ariella
"God is my strength; lion of God"
An alternative to Gabriella, Briella, Bella, or Ella, Riella may also appeal to those who like Rhianna, Reese, and Aurelia. It was chosen by YouTubers Savannah Jean and Josh Alexander for their…
Spanish
"earth"
Earthy but ethereal Spanish word name that sounds a lot fresher than its sister Sierra.
Latin
"green"
Viridiana is a frillier version of the medieval name Viridis, meaning green. Viridiana briefly made it into the top 1000 in the US in the 1990s.
Russian form of Zenobia, Greek
"force of Zeus"
Zenovia makes Zenobia even more unusual. This mythology-adjacent name is worth a look.
Igbo
"the people's daughter"
An Igbo name that celebrates a daughter's place in the community, the name has been notably borne by Adaora Akubilo, a Nigerian-American model, writer Adaora Lily Ulasi, broadcaster Adaora Onyechere,…
Amarra is a distinctive feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from the Spanish word 'amarra,' meaning 'tie' or 'bind,' suggesting connection and loyalty. Alternatively, it could…
Aolanis is an uncommon feminine name with an ethereal, melodic quality. Likely a modern creation, it may draw inspiration from Hawaiian naming traditions (similar to names like Leilani) or could be a…
Hindi
"little goddess"
Nine little goddesses got this lovely name in the US in 2021, making it a usable yet unusual entry in the popular mythological category. Devika is a diminutive of Devi, the head goddess of Hindu…
Eleora is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, related to names like Eliora and Elior. The elements that compose it are 'El' meaning 'God' and 'ora' meaning 'light,' creating the beautiful meaning…
Heloisa is a feminine name with Portuguese and Spanish origins, derived from the Old German name Helewidis, composed of elements meaning 'hale' or 'healthy' and 'wide' or 'encompassing.' It's the…
Illianna is a feminine name with a modern feel but possible roots in various traditions. It appears to be a variant spelling of Iliana, which has multiple potential origins: it could be a derivative…
Slavic and Russian
"hope"
Nadya and Nadia are Eastern European short forms -- for the more difficult Nadezhda -- now fully accepted on their own.
Spanish, Portuguese and Catalan, Arabic
"place between the valleys; light"
Deriving from the Catalan title for the Virgin Mary, Nostra Senyora de Núria , meaning "Our Lady of Nuria", this distinctive name is a popular choice in Spain and Portugal. Nuria is a Spanish…
