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Spelling variation of Viveca
The attractive actress Vivica A. Fox has done a lot to add this version of the name into the mix.
American variation of Viviana, Latin
"life"
Vivienna could be viewed as a Viviana variant or a combination of the names Vivian and Vienna.
African place-name
Zeila, the name of a port town in Somalia, has cultural resonance and an appealing sound.
Slavic
"star"
Zorya is the name of the two star goddess in Slavic mythology, Zorya Utrennyaya and Zorya Vechernyaya, referring to the morning and evening stars, respectively. It's used as a name in Russia and…
Adena is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins and meanings. In Hebrew, it means 'delicate' or 'slender,' while it can also be connected to an ancient Native American culture called the…
Aisa is a concise feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'loved one' or 'one who is cherished,' while in Swahili traditions, it relates to 'life' or 'living.' The name…
Combination name, Ama + issa
"little lover"
Amarissa is kind of cobbled together from two traditional elements: Ama, which means "love" or "lover" and is found in such more established names as Amabel and Amariah, and -issa, which is a common…
Anneka is a feminine name with Scandinavian and Dutch origins, primarily functioning as a variant of Anna or Annika. In Dutch, it's a diminutive form of Anna, while in Swedish and Finnish contexts,…
Latin
"corn, grain"
Name of the Roman goddess of harvest and grain, appropriate for a fall baby. And a palindrome too!
English variation of Arabella, Latin; Scottish
"yielding to prayer; lovable"
There were only SIX baby girls named Arabel in the US last year, astonishing when you consider the popularity of Arabella, used for over 1300 baby girls, and Arabelle, given to over 100. As isabel is…
Irish
"strength or exalted one"
Brighid is the original Gaelic form of the name of the mythological goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom. More commonly found these days in any number of different guises: Bridget, Brigid, Brigitte et…
Botanical name
From the botanical name for common heather, Calluna vulgaris , which ultimately derives from the Greek kallos "beauty". A unique, nature-inspired route to the fashionable nicknames Callie and Luna.
Greek
"joy"
Chara is the name of a star in a constellation that represents hunting dogs, recently named as one of the most likely to host extraterrestrial life. Also, Chara is a variation of both Sarah and…
Cira is a feminine name with ancient roots and cross-cultural presence. In Greek, it relates to 'kyrios' meaning 'lord' or 'master,' while in Latin contexts it may connect to 'Circe,' the enchantress…
Cleona is a delicate feminine name with Irish and Greek influences. It likely derives from the Greek 'Kleio' (one of the nine Muses in Greek mythology, representing history) or may represent a…
Romanian, Italian, Galician and Spanish variation of Coralie, French from Latin
"coral"
Coralia was the name of a dancing mermaid in a 19th century ballet. As Cora — which has another root and means maiden — rises, so may elaborations and related names such as Coralie, Coraline, and…
Variation of Dahlia, English flower name from Swedish surname
"Dahl's flower"
Dahlia is getting more visible, and so Dahliana feels more plausible.
"delight"
Tastier than Alicia or Felicia.
Cornish
"eel house or Maeldaf's fort"
A punchy modern Cornish name derived from a place name, which is of disputed origin. It is sometimes said to derive from a rare Welsh name, Maeldaf, plus dinas , the Cornish for "fort". Another…
Demitra is a feminine name of Greek origin, representing a variant form of Demeter or Demetra. It derives from the name of the Greek goddess Demeter, who presided over the harvest, fertility, and…
