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Spanish from Greek
"golden flower, chrysanthemum"
Crisanta, while not related to Christine, would make a pretty and highly unusual alternative to that tried-and-true name. Because of its relationship to the chrysanthemum, the flower of the month of…
Crucita is a feminine Spanish name that serves as a diminutive of Cruz, meaning 'cross' in Spanish. The name has religious significance in Christian communities, particularly among Catholics,…
Cybela is a feminine name of Greek origin, likely derived from the ancient goddess Cybele, who was revered as the 'Great Mother' or 'Mother of the Gods' in Anatolian and Greek mythology. The name…
Variation of Priscilla
Young French actress and singer Cylia Malki put this international short form of Priscilla into the mix.
Greek
"thistly plant"
Poetic though thorny, Cynara is one of those names that has a genuine root but that many will assume is invented. Depending on your viewpoint, that might be the best or worst of all worlds.
Cynthria appears to be a rare variant or elaboration of Cynthia, which derives from Kynthia, an epithet of the Greek goddess Artemis who was born on Mount Cynthus. While Cynthia has been popular…
Cyrella is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the masculine name Cyril, which means 'lordly' or 'masterful.' The suffix '-ella' adds a feminine, elegant touch to the original name.…
"from the island of Cythera"
Cytherea, a place-name that is the home of Aphrodite, seems stuck in ancient Greece.
Dabida is a feminine name with possible African or Hebrew origins. If derived from Hebrew, it may be connected to the root 'dov' meaning 'bear' or potentially be a feminine variation of David,…
Latin place-name
Dacia is an ancient place-name -- it was in Eastern Europe -- as lacy as Dacey, but more substantial.
Daeja is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in American naming culture during the late 20th century. Its origins are not clearly traced to a specific linguistic tradition, though it may be a…
Hebrew
"laurel"
The Hebrew form of Daphne, typically only heard among Jewish families in the US.
Polish
"day maid"
Popular Eastern European name which is a variant of Nordic Dagmar. A famous bearer is Polish- American actress Dagmara Domińczyk.
Dagna is a feminine name with Norse and Scandinavian origins. It derives from the Old Norse elements 'dagr' meaning 'day' and can be interpreted as 'new day' or 'daylight.' In Norse mythology, Dag…
Dagnanna is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to combine elements from different naming traditions. It may derive from the Old Norse element "dagr" meaning "day" combined with "Anna," a…
Latvian and Lithuanian variation of Dagny, Norse, Amharic
"new day; judge"
Also spelled as Dagnė, Dagne is a Latvian and Lithuanian form of the Scandinavian name, Dagny. Ultimately from Old Norse, it is a name reflective of new beginning, pronounced DAG-neh. Alternatively,…
Dahlina is a feminine name that evokes natural beauty, likely derived from "dahlia," the lovely flower named after 18th-century Swedish botanist Anders Dahl. The addition of the suffix "-ina" creates…
Dahra is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Arabic roots meaning 'pearl' or 'time,' or it could have connections to Celtic or African naming traditions. The…
Dairinn is a feminine Irish name with Gaelic origins. It's believed to derive from the Irish elements meaning 'oak' or 'fertility,' symbols of strength and abundance in Celtic culture. Historically,…
Dakara is a feminine name with an exotic, multicultural feel. Though relatively uncommon, it may have origins in various cultural backgrounds. Some sources suggest possible Japanese connections,…
