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Aurilla is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from 'aurum' meaning 'gold,' suggesting qualities of preciousness and radiance. It may also be considered a variation of Aurelia or an…
American invented name
"gold"
The Early Americans invented names too, sometimes variations of classical or biblical favorites. This one appears in Colonial rosters; the Aur beginning is Latin and means "gold."
Aurla is a rare feminine name with Celtic origins, possibly related to the Irish name Órla or Órfhlaith, meaning 'golden princess' or 'golden lady.' It may also be connected to Latin-based names…
Latvian
"dawn"
To most, the name Austra is most likely to be connected to Australia (or Austria), but to Latvians, Austra was the goddess of the dawn.
Avada is a feminine name of uncertain origin, though it may have roots in Hebrew or Arabic languages. The name gained notoriety in popular culture through J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, where…
Availia is a contemporary feminine name with a melodic quality. While uncommon in traditional naming records, it appears to be a modern creation possibly derived from the word 'available' or as a…
Avra is a feminine name with multiple cultural roots. In Hebrew, it relates to Abraham, meaning "father of many," while in Greek it can mean "breeze" or connect to the word "avrio" meaning…
Avrilia is a feminine name with roots in multiple traditions. It appears to be a feminine variation of April or Avril, names derived from the Latin 'aperire' meaning 'to open,' referencing spring…
Aydina is a feminine name of Turkish origin, derived from the word "aydın" meaning "enlightened" or "illuminated." It carries connotations of brightness, intelligence, and clarity. The addition of…
Meaning unknown
Badaidra is an unusual name with some usage in the US.
Arabic
"dazzling, brilliant"
A pretty Arabic possibility which would work well in many languages.
Portuguese
"bay"
This possible word name, which rhymes with Maia, makes an even more distinctive alternative.
Italian
"to be at the mercy of"
A unique cousin to Talia.
Variation of Valencia, Spanish place-name
Might sound as if your child had the sniffles every time she said her name.
Barbika is an unusual feminine name that appears to be related to the name Barbara, which means 'foreign woman' or 'stranger' in Greek. The '-ika' suffix gives it a Slavic or Eastern European…
"does well"
A name to consider when seeking an offbeat substitute for the more familiar Mariah.
Polish and Slavic diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
Basia functions as a diminutive or nickname for Barbara, though many people now use it as a standalone name. The name derives from the Greek word 'barbaros,' originally referring to non-Greek…
Greek, feminine variation of Basil
Rare but attractive female form of Basil.
Greek, feminine variation of Bastian
"revered"
This feminization of Bastian really stems from Sebastian — a Latin name that came from the Greek Sebastos, meaning "honored" or "revered".
Germanic
"battle"
Derived from the Germanic element badu "battle" combined with Old Norse hildr "battle", this name belonged to a 7th-century English saint who became queen of the Franks after being sold to them as a…
