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Nenna
Literary name and Scandinavian
"daring"
Nenna is the name of the heroine of Penelope Fitzgerald's novel Offshore , but it's also sparingly used in Scandinavia as a variant of the name Nanna. Nanna is a diminutive of various names,…
Aemilia
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…
Alician
Variation of Alice
"noble"
An intriguing and rare variant of Alice.
Aixa
Aixa is a feminine name with Moorish and Arabic origins, historically significant in Spanish culture. Pronounced 'AY-sha' or 'EYE-sha,' it was notably borne by Aixa, the mother of Boabdil, the last…
Aure
Aure is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French, it relates to 'aura' or 'gentle breeze,' conveying a sense of ethereal beauty. It can be considered a shortened form of Aurelia or…
Aurel
Aurel is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'aureus' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded.' It's the shortened form of Aurelia, the feminine version of the Roman family name Aurelius. While…
Affinity
Word name
Sympathetic new twist on a Puritan virtue name.
Auriel
Latin
"gold"
Auriel is a Roman name that was revived during the nineteenth-century craze for unique names . Could make an interesting substitution for the popular Aurora or Ariel.
Artemesia
Greek
"gift from Artemis"
Derived from Artemis, the name of the Greek mythological goddess of the moon and hunting, Artemesia has a couple of notable associations, among them a fourth century Queen of Caria who was…
Aisa
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…
Adria
Adria is a feminine name with multiple origins. It derives primarily from the Adriatic Sea, which was named after the ancient city of Adria in northern Italy. The name has Latin roots, connecting to…
Xandra
Spanish, diminutive of Alexandra
"man's defender"
The initial X is pronounced like a Z. Confusing? Potentially. But there are enough Alexandras and Xanders through the Western World these days that this spelling wouldn't seem outlandish.
Zala
Ethiopian or Slovene variation of Rozalija
"a people from southwest Ethiopia; rose"
Simple but sultry.
Zeta
Variation of Zita or Greek letter name
The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet, popularized by Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones -- Zeta was her grandmother's first name. Zeta can also refer to the letter Z, the last in the Roman…
Zhane
Modern invented name
Mix a bit of old-fashioned Jane with the male-inflected Zane, et voila.
Polexia
Meaning unknown
Polexia Aphrodesia was the futuristic sounding name of the Anna Paquin character in the movie "Almost Famous."
Zenda
Persian
"sacred"
Anyone who remembers the classic novel or film "The Prisoner of Zenda" would find this an odd choice.
Revel
English word name
"rejoice"
Revel is a joyous word name that may appeal to parents wanting a non-traditional Biblical choice or simply a name that expresses how they feel.
Helio
Spanish
"the sun"
More familiar to English speakers in the Italian Elio form.
Zorina
Slavic
"golden dawn"
Both a first and last name, Zorina has a pretty, ballerina-like quality.