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Alessandrina is a feminine name of Italian origin, derived from Alessandro, the Italian form of Alexander, which means "defender of mankind." This elegant and sophisticated name is an elaborated form…
Aletia is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'aletheia' meaning 'truth.' It can also be considered a variation of the name Alethea or Althea. While relatively uncommon, this elegant…
Alfonsia is the feminine form of Alfons or Alfonso, a name with Germanic origins meaning 'noble and ready' or 'eager for battle.' This name combines ancient Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and…
Alfrida is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning "elf" or "supernatural being" combined with "peace" or "strength." The name represents a feminine form of Alfred, which…
Alfrieda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from the elements "alf" meaning "elf" or "supernatural being" and "friede" meaning "peace." It's a variant of Alfreda, the feminine form of…
Place-name
The Alhambra, which means "red city," is in Granada, Spain. British writer Ali Smith used it for a character in her novel The Accidental .
Latin
"foreign"
This is a name used as a pseudonym by Celia in Shakespeare's As You Like It to conceal her real identity. It was later seen as a character in the Ken Follett novel Pillars of the Earth . Can also be…
Hawaiian; Swahili
"truthful; most beautiful"
Alika is a multicultural choice that's far off the beaten track.
Australian Aboriginal
"fire, flame"
This Noongar girls’ name has a dainty sound that belies its fierce fire meaning and could easily cross over into the American or European context.
Aliosha is a feminine name in this context, though it traditionally serves as a Russian diminutive for the masculine name Alexei (or Aleksey). Derived from the Greek name Alexios, meaning 'defender'…
Alista is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Alister (Scottish form of Alexander) meaning 'defender of mankind,' or related to Alicia (of Germanic origin meaning…
Alithia is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from "aletheia," meaning "truth" or "sincerity." This beautiful, flowing name carries philosophical significance, as truth was highly valued in…
Alixyvetha is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to be a modern invented creation, possibly combining elements of names like Alixandra or Alix with Elizabeth (vetha potentially being a…
Word name
"German Dance"
An Allemande is a renaissance musical form meaning 'German dance" - Handel composed many famous allemandes. As a name, Allemande has the advantages of being unusual whilst still having a history, and…
Alless is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymology, possibly a variant spelling of Alice or Alessia, or a creative modern invention. If connected to Alice, it would share roots in the…
Allisunne is a rare feminine name that appears to be a creative variant of Allison or Alison, with a distinctive spelling that incorporates the word "sun." This elaborate variation likely emerged in…
Almandina is a feminine name with possible origins in Latin and Spanish languages, likely derived from 'almandine,' a type of deep red garnet gemstone. The name carries elegant, romantic qualities…
Spanish
"mirror of the sea"
Evocative Spanish city name that would make a one-of-a-kind given name.
Germanic
"foreign riches"
A melodious ancient saint's name now more commonly heard in its French form, Elodie.
German variation of Louisa
"renowned warrior"
Obscure form of an old-fashioned favorite that's poised to make a comeback. This version, which owes as much to Alison as to Louisa, has a stylish A beginning and a multi-syllabic feminine grace.
