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Spanish
"goddess of wisdom"
Spanish and Asturian variant of Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom.
Damya appears to be a modern created name with potential connections to multiple origins. It may be related to the Arabic name Damia (meaning 'persistent' or 'enduring'), or it could be a variation…
Greek
"fair speech"
Ancient martyr's name that, though not especially appealing, might still be mildly possible, especially for Anglophiles. It was widely used in early Scotland, but was overtaken by its nickname, Effie.
Arabic
"true believer"
Could serve as an alternative to the more common Latifah.
Italian and Spanish diminutive of Sara, Hebrew
"princess"
Sarita is a delicately pretty name all but unknown in the US, where it can make an original honor name for an ancestral Sara....or Rita. Rita is a midcentury favorite tiptoeing back into style among…
Solena is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek word 'selene' meaning 'moon', or connected to the Latin word 'sol' meaning 'sun'. This dual etymology gives…
Solina is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Latin "sol" meaning "sun," suggesting brightness and warmth. In Slavic languages, particularly Polish, it could relate to…
Roman
"sun"
This little-known Ancient Roman name might make a fresh spin on the popular Ella, Ayla, Isla contingent. The "ae" is pronounced "ee" (think Aesop's fables). The Annals of Aeliana is a children's…
Hebrew
"God is my father"
A softer, more feminine variation of Abijah.
African, Igbo
"good God"
Beautiful West African name that could appeal across cultures.
English variation of Dorothy, Greek
"gift of God"
Not quite Dora or Daria, this name is often dismissed in favor of its more familiar counterpart, but it has versatile appeal, given that it has a number of different origins. It can be considered a…
"happy"
Upbeat Arabic name with an unbeatable meaning.
German
"peace"
This spelling of Frida or Frieda ranked as high as #141 back in the late 19th century. Its most famous bearers, with different spellings, are Indian actress Frieda Pinto, who starred in Slumdog…
French from German
"healthy; wide"
Heloise is an ancient name related to sleek, peppy classic Eloise. Both ultimately derive from the Germanic name Helewidis, which became Helewis in medieval England. In the twelfth century, the name…
Ivania is a feminine name with Slavic and Latin origins. It's primarily derived from the masculine name Ivan (the Slavic form of John), with the feminine suffix '-ia' added. The name carries the…
"goal"
A fairly common Greek name that would fit in well here.
Rhianna is a feminine name with Welsh and Celtic origins, considered a variant spelling of Rhiannon, the name of a Welsh goddess associated with horses and birds in the Mabinogion legends. The name…
"healthy"
Samina is a little-known name in the US, given to only a handful of baby girls each year, that is prime for wider use. It's attractive, easy to spell and pronounce, and makes a perfect alternative to…
Samoan, English, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish
"gray or white haired; god is gracious; new victory"
Short, sweet, and perhaps misleadingly simple, Sina is in fact a multicultural choice with a wide range of origins. In Samoan mythology, Sina is used for a number of figures, and notably appears in…
"force of Zeus"
With historical roots as a beautiful and intelligent ancient queen and literary ties to Hawthorne and Edith Wharton novels, this rarity could appeal to adventurous parents seeking the romantically…
