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Lauretta
Italian diminutive of Laura
"bay laurel"
The first syllable of Laura in Italian rhymes with now, so Lauretta does not really sound like the decidedly midcentury Loretta thought most English speakers will pronounce it that way. Still, this…
Velebeth
Margaretta
Margaretta is an elaborate feminine variation of Margaret, which derives from the Greek word "margarites" meaning "pearl." This extended form adds a romantic, slightly European flair to the classic…
Gerlinda
Dionysia
Arthurina
Feminine form of Arthur, Celtic
"bear"
If you're looking for a girl's name that honors an ancestral Arthur, try Artis.
Davida
Feminine variation of David
"beloved"
An outdated feminine form of David sometimes heard in the UK, though Davina is more usual..
Attalia
Emerita
Eutropia
Fabiola
French, Spanish, Italian, and German variation of Fabia
"bean grower"
Fabiola was the romantically elaborate name of a saint who organized the first hospice. Neither Fabiola nor Fabia appear on the most recent US extended list of names given to five or more babies,…
Fabienne
French variation of Fabia
"bean grower"
Instead of the usual French suspects -- Danielle, Isabelle, Gabrielle -- why not consider Fabienne, which is less common and just as pretty.
Thecla
Latinized form of Thekla, Greek
"glory of God"
Thecla is a female name with ancient Greek origins, derived from the word theokleia meaning "glory of God" or "God's fame". A saintly choice, it was borne by a 1st-century follower of Saint Paul who…
Edyth
Edyth is a medieval variation of the Anglo-Saxon name Edith, derived from the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'gyth' meaning 'battle.' This spelling variant adds a…
Edythe
Spelling variation of Edith, English
"prosperous in war"
Edythe is a feminine name representing an elegant, vintage spelling variation of Edith. Derived from the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'gyth' meaning 'war,' the name…
Edytha
Leucothea
Flossy
Flossy is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Florence, which comes from the Latin "Florentius" meaning "flourishing" or "prosperous." During the Victorian era, Flossy was used as a…
Celicia
Clariandra