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Latin
"faithful"
Fidelia stems from the Latin word Fides, meaning faith. It has the some root as the English word fidelity. Fidelia gained popularity in the mid-19th Century after Beethoven's opera "Fidelio" gave…
Native American
"happy fortune"
Resonant and unusual.
Variation of Jacinta, Spanish and Portuguese
"hyacinth"
Jacinda, a form of the lovely and unusual Spanish and Portuguese flower name Jacinta (for Hyacinth), was first popularized by the Australian actress Jacinda Barrett. Today, the girls' name Jacinda is…
Jeana is a feminine name that represents a variation of Jean or Jeanne, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious." This variant spelling adds a softer, more feminine…
Jennika is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Jennifer, which derives from the Welsh name Guinevere meaning 'white wave' or 'fair spirit.' This modern spelling adds a distinctive…
Italian variation of Marilla, Latin
"bright shining sea"
Marella is an Italian name that feels at once unique and familiar, which may either be the best or worst of both worlds, depending on your preference. Only a few dozen baby girls were named Marella…
Hungarian and Dutch diminutive of Maria
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
Robust and energetic with an even blend of spikiness and elegance, Mariska is a diminutive of Maria, notably used in Hungary and The Netherlands. Internationally, it was brought into the spotlight by…
Marlaina is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Marlena or an elaboration of Marlene. Its roots trace back to the combination of 'Mary' and 'Magdalene,' referring to the biblical…
Melaina is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'melania' meaning 'black' or 'dark.' In Greek mythology, Melaina was an epithet of Demeter, connecting the name to themes of earth,…
Serbian; Croatian; Slovene
"gracious, dear"
A cute and lively name that, if you ignore the pronunciation issues, would be an excellent way to get to the trendy nickname Millie.
Greek or Hebrew
"new moon; pleasantness"
An obscure yet on-trend name with two wonderful meanings associated with it. Neoma is one of the freshest celestial girl names with moon-related meanings, rarer than Luna or Phoebe but with the same…
Greek
"from the sea"
An offbeat possible replacement for the overused Melissa and Marisa, Nerissa was used by Shakespeare for Portia's witty confidante in The Merchant of Venice . Queen Elizabeth has a cousin named…
Diminutive of Sarah, Sydney, or Siegfriede
"princess; Saint Denis; victorious peace"
An elaborate diminutive name that had its (quiet) heyday back in the 1920s and 30s, Sydelle is likely derived from Sarah (via Sadie), Siegfriede (meaning "victorious peace"), or Sydney ("St Denis").…
Norse
"thunder"
Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.
Uriella is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the masculine name Uri, meaning 'my light' or 'God is my light.' The feminine suffix '-ella' adds a lyrical quality to this illuminating…
Variation of Basil, Greek
"royal"
Vasilia is likely an alternative transcription of the Greek name Vasileia, or the Serbian and Macedonian Vasilija, which if you follow their etymological roots, eventually originate from Basil,…
Willemina is a feminine name of Germanic origin, essentially the female form of Willem, which is the Dutch variant of William. It carries the meaning "resolute protection" or "determined guardian,"…
Greek and Russian variation of Helen
Slavic twist on a classic.
Arabic
"right, proper"
Attractive Middle Eastern choice used in a variety of spellings.
Diminutive of Yelena, Russian
"bright and shining light"
New name in the pool of international names, added by lovely supermodel Alyona Osmanova.
