User-created list
By perrywings · Updated May 2023
Across 154 pages
of 154
Ukrainian, Hawaiian
"torch, shining light; turmeric, yellow, ginger"
This chic Ukrainian form of Helen is relatively unknown outside of its native country, but it definitely has international appeal. Olia or Olenka are the usual Ukrainian diminutives, but tomboyish…
Savana is a feminine name that represents a variation of Savannah, which refers to the vast grassy plains found in tropical and subtropical regions. The name has English origins but draws inspiration…
Valena is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Valentina, deriving from the Latin 'valens' meaning 'strong, healthy, vigorous.' Alternatively, it could be related…
German
"strong"
This diminutive of Valeria has a strong and striking sound to match its meaning. It has also been used in Brazil in recent decades.
Italian feminine form of Vincent
"conquering"
Vincenza makes romance of Vincent. Vincenza Gerosa was one of the founders of the Sisters of Charity of Lovere and was later made a saint.
Greek
"region offering peace and contentment"
Arcadia, a name for an unspoiled paradise, makes an attractive secular alternative to Nevaeh or Eden. For parents who want an unusual name with a friendlier nickname, Arcadia has the advantage of…
Spanish
"treasure chest"
Arcelia is an undiscovered Spanish treasure worth considering.
Welsh
"hill"
You say Bryn, he says Bryana -- here's a name you might agree on.
Italian feminine form of Dominic
"belonging to the Lord"
Much fresher and more energetic than Dominique.
Italian form of Giselle, French, German
"pledge, hostage"
A bright, musical name, Gisella is the Italian form of the French Giselle. With its zippy "Zella" sound and potential nickname Gigi too, it could make an underused and appealing choice. Associated…
"sun"
The feminine form of Helios or Helio is occasionally heard in Spain and Portugal. In Greek mythology, Helia is one of the Heliades, daughters of the sun god Helios by Clymene the Oceanid.
Welsh, German
"ice ruler"
Sleek, sharp, and soulful, Isolde is the German form of Iseult, the fabled lover of Tristan in the Arthurian romances. First appearing in the 12th-century, the name was fairly popular in the form of…
Monae is a feminine name with French influences, possibly derived from the French word 'moine' meaning 'monk.' It gained modest recognition in the United States in the late 20th century but became…
Hebrew
"pearl"
A jewel-encrusted choice, far more unusual than Pearl.
Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovene and Serbian form of Theodora
"gift of God"
Teodora is an extremely attractive and international choice, with several equally attractive, user-friendly nicknames. Appealing short forms might include Tea, Dora, or Dory for English speakers,…
Yaneth is a feminine name of Spanish origin, considered a variant of Janet or Janeth, which ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' Popular in Latin American…
Variation of Aaliyah, Hebrew
"to ascend"
A less known, but still as vowel-rich, version of the popular Aaliyah.
Finnish and Swedish, meaning unknown
Adessa may be a Scandinavian variation of the place name Odessa.
Alaira is a lyrical feminine name with a modern feel, though it draws on elements of traditional naming patterns. It may be considered a creative variation of names like Alana, Alaina, or Aleira, or…
English
"elf-friend"
This variation of the more well known Alvin adds an unusual and feminine touch to the original. It sounds a bit more like what it means--"elf friend."
