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English, Germanic
"temple path"
An intriguing medieval name found in various forms across Europe. Variants include Elisende, Elisenda, Elysant, Elysande, Elisent and Helisent. It likely derives from a Visigothic name meaning…
Greek
"fair flower"
Evanthe is a pretty Greek name not often heard outside its native culture. With its stylish Ev-begining, Evanthe could make an interesting choice if you're looking for a generic flower name.
Galathea is a feminine name with Greek mythological origins, derived from the story of Galatea, a statue carved by Pygmalion who fell in love with his creation and saw it come to life. The name…
Genea is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the word "genea" meaning "birth" or "generation." It's related to words like "genesis" and "genealogy," carrying connotations of beginnings,…
Greek; Japanese
"mythological name; wild boar"
Ino was one of the Queens of Thebes who, after her death, became an immortal. Ino raised her nephew, Dionysus (son of Semele and Zeus), provoking the wrath of Hera. In desperation Ino threw herself…
Iryssa is a feminine name that appears to be a creative variant of Irisa or a stylized form of Iris. The name Iris has Greek origins meaning "rainbow" and was also the name of the Greek goddess who…
Iyona is a modern feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a creative variation of names like Iona (referring to the Scottish island with spiritual significance) or Ione (from Greek,…
Klianthe is a rare feminine name with likely Greek origins, possibly derived from combining elements of names like Clio (a muse in Greek mythology) and Anthea (meaning 'flowery'). The name has a…
"maiden"
Kore is the original Greek form of the modern Cora, a name that's heading straight for the top of the charts in the English-speaking world. Kore was an alternate name for Persephone, goddess of the…
Mistral is a feminine name derived from the powerful, cold northwesterly wind that blows through southern France and into the Mediterranean. The word comes from the Occitan language and ultimately…
Portuguese
"snows"
A name that refers to a title of the Virgin Mary -- "Maria des Neves," or Maria of Snows.
Latin
"apple"
This name of the Roman goddess of fruit trees is also associated with a suburban town in Southern California.
Sibell is a feminine name with medieval origins, likely a variant of Sibyl or Sybil, which comes from the Greek 'Sibylla,' referring to female prophets or oracles in ancient Greece and Rome. This…
"fame of God"
Deriving from the ancient Greek name, Theokleia, Thekla is a contracted form that appears in the New Testament. According to the Acts of Paul, Thekla (or Thecla) is a 1st century saint and the first…
Greek mythological name, meaning unknown
Thisbe, the name of a beautiful but tragic lover in mythology, is lively and cute -- in a slightly thistly, prickly way. Ovid retold the story of Thisbe and Pyramus, young lovers in ancient Babylon…
Combination of Tulia and Ana
The unusual hybrid Tuliana, which rhymes with Juliana, combines the Roman offshoot Tulia with the more familiar Ana, the Latinate form of Anna or Ann. Tulia comes from the Roman family name Tullius,…
Norwegian
"war goddess"
This strong Norwegian name war goddess name, commonly heard in both midcentury Norway and Iceland, has never ventured far beyond its native culture.
