ilovenames89's list "Just girl names" of 20 great name ideas: Caoimhe - Olea!

Just girl names

Caoimhe, pronounced (more properly) kwee-va or kee-va, is a pretty and distinctive Gaelic name but one that could well lead to no end of confusion outside the Irish community. Even in its native habitat, it is sometimes spelled Keeva.
 Caoimhe comes from a word with several positive meanings--beautiful, precious, beloved, gentle, and graceful. It's also the name of an Irish saint.
 Caoihme has been very popular in Ireland in recent years.

Caoimhe

An medieval English diminutive of Edith, which could make an unusual addition to simple vintage revivals like Eva, Ada and Ida. In Turkish, it means "well mannered".

This name used for both sexes in several cultures is quite well used in Israel.


Peri

Actress Mena Suvari (named after an Egyptian hotel) made this name seem especially appealing. Mena is also a minor Roman goddess of fertility.

Mena

Azure is a colorful gender-neutral choice, currently used equally for baby girls and boys in the US. It refers to a specific shade of blue seen in a cloudless sky. Elon Musk revealed Azure to be the name of his daughter with Shivon Zilis, twin sister to Strider.
 
In the Middle Ages, azure was another name for lapis lazuli, the gemstone used to make the brilliant pigment seen in much medieval art. In fact, the word comes from the Persian lājvard, which denotes the blue gemstone.
 
Given to around 30 babies in a recent year, Azure has been over taken by elaborate form, Azura.

Azure

The name of a sympathetic character in the best-selling novel The Secret Life of Bees, though it feels more stylish these days spelled Rosaline.

Rosaleen

Possibly a variation of the ultra-popular Greek Zoe, Zoa was given to around 2 dozen baby girls each recent year.

Inessa is a truly multi-cultural name, heard in Spain, Germany and Russia, and is related to the names Agnes and Ines/Inez.
 The singer who goes by the single name Inessa is German.

Inessa

Upside: it has an interesting ancient look and feel, related to the Roman family name Laelius of uncertain meaning.  There is also a type of orchid called the Laelia.  Downside: possible confusion with all those Laylas, Lailas, etc. out there.

Laelia

Biblical name long associated with the fallen-yet-redeemed Mary Magdalen, now rising improbably into the ranks of the fashionable among parents hungry for classic yet distinctive girls' names. The Magdalene and Magdalena versions are perhaps even more stylish. Can be shortened to Maggie or Magda but the full version is prettiest. One of our new favorites!
Madeleine and its variations is a form of Magdalen. The meaning of both names sometimes varies as place name Magdala is Aramaic for "high tower," so that may be considered an alternate meaning.

Magdalen

If you want a pan-Scandinavian name with energy and style that could have been a winner, if not for the sound-alike water filtration company Brita.

Britta

Introduced via Sopranos star Drea (born Andrea) de Matteo, and catching on with a wider audience. 

Drea

Nicola, an elegant Latinate feminization of Nicholas, has long been standard issue for English girls but for some reason has never voyaged across the Atlantic, which we consider a pity, especially as Nicole's standing has waned.
 
 In Britain, Nicola first appeared around 1940, started rising in the fifties and by the mid-1970's had reached third place on the popularity list, after which it began to be replaced by Nicole.

 Nicola is a masculine name in Italy: one historic bearer Nicola Pisano was a renowned and influential thirteenth century sculptor. Classic Nicola still ranks well within the Top 100 boy names in Italy, although it is trending steadily downwards like its English equivalent.

 In his novel The Well Beloved, Thomas Hardy spelled it Nichola. Nicoletta or Nicolette, which was the name of an enchanting princess in the medieval French romance Aucassin et Nicolette, is a more feminissima version.

Nicola

The more dignified and attractive Hebrew equivalent of Golda or Goldie. 

Zehava

Lovely name that's been overshadowed by sister ZAHARA, which was chosen by Brad and Angelina for their oldest daughter. 

Zohara

In Hindu tradition, Indra is the warrior god of sky and rain, whose name is often used as element of other names, such as Jaswinder or Rajendra. Its use as a feminine name may come from the Western world hearing it as feminine (thanks to Alexandra, Indira, or similar), or simply as a shortening of Indrani (meaning "wife of Indra").
 
In Latvia and Lithuanian, however, it is a girl name, inspired by Indraja, meaning "reed". In Lithuanian mythology, Indraja was the personification of Jupiter, associated with the aforementioned Hindu god, and known as "the water witch". Additionally, Indra may come from the Latvian Indra River, also known as the Indrica, and as such, a feminine form of Indriķis, a Latvian form of Henry.

Indra

Arletta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of Arla or Arlene, both Germanic names meaning 'pledge' or 'oath.' Alternatively, it could be related to the French name Arlette, a diminutive of Charlotte. The '-etta' suffix adds a delicate, feminine quality typical of Italian and French naming traditions. Though never widely popular, Arletta saw modest usage in the early to mid-20th century in the United States, particularly in the 1930s. The name has a vintage charm that aligns with the revival of other early 20th century names. Arletta carries a melodic quality with its soft consonants and vowel endings, offering an uncommon yet accessible option for parents drawn to names with an elegant, somewhat nostalgic character.

Arletta

Delaina is a feminine name with possible roots as a variant of Delana or an elaboration of Delaine. The name likely derives from elements meaning 'from Alaine' or may be connected to the French 'de laine' (of wool). It emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century but gained more notice during the 1970s-80s when melodic, multi-syllabic feminine names were trending. Though never extremely common, Delaina possesses an elegant, romantic quality with its flowing sound and soft ending. The name has remained a consistent but uncommon choice for parents seeking something distinctive yet approachable. Its similarity to more familiar names like Elaina and Delaney gives it recognizability while maintaining its uniqueness.

Delaina

Melaina is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'melania' meaning 'black' or 'dark.' In Greek mythology, Melaina was an epithet of Demeter, connecting the name to themes of earth, fertility, and the changing seasons. The name carries an elegant, flowing quality with its three melodious syllables (meh-LAY-nah). While not widely used in English-speaking countries, Melaina offers a more distinctive alternative to the popular Melanie, which shares the same linguistic roots. The name has a sophisticated, classical feel that appeals to parents drawn to names with mythological connections and Greek heritage. Its uncommon status combined with relatively straightforward pronunciation gives Melaina a balance of uniqueness and accessibility.

Melaina

Olea is an unusual botanical name that relates to both olive and oil, brought to public attention when it was chosen by actress Amy Adams as the middle name for her daughter Aviana. Olea is also an occasionally used Norwegian and Danish girl's name and is said to be an Old Hebrew word for night or moon.