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Greek, feminization of Fotis or Fotios
"light"
Toula came to light as the name of the heroine of "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," short for Fotoula, a variant of Fortini, a feminine version of Fotis or Fotios, meaning "light". Toula is cute and…
Spanish place name
Triana is a Top 50 girls' name in Spain largely unknown and unused in the US: Only 10 baby girls in the US were given the name in 2017. Also a surname, Triana is the name of a distinctive…
Scandinavian
"will, determination"
Ulla, the beautiful Swedish secretary in The Producers (played by Uma Thurman in the movie) who purrs, "Ven you got it, flaunt it," has changed the image of this name forever. Ulla may stand on its…
Sanskrit
"knowledge, science, learning"
Looking for a strong girls' name that is based on brains rather than looks? Consider Vidya, a name popular throughout Asia, which is connected to the Hindu goddess Sarasvati, who is thought to…
Wendolyn is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of Gwendolyn, a name with Welsh origins meaning 'white ring' or 'blessed ring.' By dropping the initial 'G,' Wendolyn creates a slightly more…
Slavic
"golden dawn"
Both a first and last name, Zorina has a pretty, ballerina-like quality.
Roman
"rival"
Aemilia is the Ancient Roman spelling of the popular Emilia and family. With Emilia and Amelia so popular, this version, while authentic and attractive, will only create confusion without adding real…
Hawaiian variation of Asher or Adela
Akela is one of the unisex names used in Hawaii to signify Anglo choices: in Akela's case, Asher for boys or Adela for girls.
Turkish
"red apple"
This pretty Turkish nature name is borne by actress Almila Bagriacik, who has appeared in various German films and TV series.
Altea is a delicate feminine name with Mediterranean roots. Derived from the Greek word 'althaia' meaning 'healing' or 'wholesome,' it carries connotations of restorative power and nourishment. In…
Latin
"lovable"
Amabella is an elaboration of Amabel, a popular medieval name. Neil Gaiman and Liane Moriarty used Amabella as a character name in their novels, The Graveyard Book and Big Little Lies , respectively.
Andreya is a feminine name that represents a variation of Andrea, which derives from the Greek name Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' This spelling adaptation incorporates Slavic or Eastern…
Andriana is a feminine name of Greek origin, representing the female variant of Adrian or Andrian. The name derives from the ancient Greek word 'andreios,' meaning 'manly,' 'brave,' or 'warrior,' and…
English, Scottish
"grace"
Elaboration of Anne
Latin, thin"
The name of a woman who played a dramatic role in ancient Roman legend, it seems quite slight for modern use. Variation: ARIA
Brigitta is a feminine name with rich historical roots, derived from the ancient Celtic name Brighid, meaning 'exalted one' or 'high goddess.' It's the Central European form of Bridget, particularly…
Catalena is a feminine name with multicultural resonance, likely derived from Katherine or Catalina. It carries a melodic, romantic quality that reflects both Latin and Mediterranean influences. The…
Cintia is a feminine name derived from Cynthia, which originates from Greek mythology. The name refers to Mount Cynthus on the island of Delos, the birthplace of the goddess Artemis (known as Diana…
Variation of Claribel, English combination of Clara + -bel, Latin
"bright + beautiful"
All names bella have been popular in recent years, and though Clarabella suffers from its association with Clarabelle clown and cow, it may rise as those negative images fade.
Dahlya is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Dahlia, which derives from the flower named after Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. The alternative spelling with a 'y' gives the name a…
