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Lovisa is a Scandinavian feminine name, particularly popular in Sweden, derived from Louise, which ultimately comes from the Germanic name Ludwig, meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned fighter.'…
Scandinavian
"new victory"
Signe could make an offbeat, more unusual alternative to Sydney or Sigrid. In Norse mythology, Signe was the twin sister of Sigmund. Can also be spelled Signy.
Irish variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Familiar in the US thanks to the lovely movie Brooklyn , based on the Colm Toibin novel of the same name. Popular in medieval times, it is still used in Ireland (properly spelt with a fada: Eilís)…
English, Norse
"love again, renewal"
Idony is a Medieval variation of Idonea, itself an English form of Iðunn, the Norse goddess of spring and eternal youth. She was notable for carrying, keeping, and guarding the box of apples from…
German variation of Elise
While Ilise is unusual, the E version is more attractive.
Hungarian, Russian, and Dutch diminutive of Katherine or Katarina, Greek
"pure"
With its distinctive '-inka' suffix, common in Slavic and Eastern European diminutives, Katinka carries a playful yet sophisticated quality. The name enjoyed some popularity in the Netherlands and…
Greek
"slender, delicate"
Your zany neighbor, the one who's a potter and has five cats.
French, folkloric name
Melusine was a figure from early European folklore, associated with the water. Her legends are especially connected with the northern and western areas of France, as well as the Low Countries. She is…
German diminutive of Margarethe
"pearl"
Meret is an interesting name found in several cultures. In Egyptian mythology, she was a goddess associated with singing, dancing and rejoicing and her meaning is 'beloved.' But the name also has…
Danish
"variation of Celia"
This Danish variation of Celia / Cecilia is quite popular in Denmark in recent years.
English, Old French
"clearing of woodland"
An English surname derived from the Old French taillis , this nature inspired choice could be an alternative to Wallis or Travis. Tallis appears as the surname of the central characters in Ian…
Valdis is a feminine name with Norse and Baltic origins, particularly prominent in Latvian culture. The name derives from elements meaning 'rule' and 'goddess' or 'power,' suggesting a woman of…
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.
Norwegian feminine form of Ole or Olaf, Scandinavian, Norse
"ancestor's legacy, ancestor's relic"
Oline is an old school feminization of the classic Scandinavian names, Ole or Olaf, whose light, timeless sounds means it still ranks in the Norwegian Top 100 today.
Swedish variation of Charlotte, French
"free man"
This form of Charlotte, long obscure, is sure to grow in popularity along with the explosion of Charlotte. It's pretty and feminine and a nice spin on the more familiar version. In Germany, short…
Kjersti is a feminine Scandinavian name, primarily used in Norway, representing a variation of Kirsten or Kirsti. These names are Nordic forms of Christina, ultimately derived from the Greek word…
Scandinavian version of Marie or Mary, Hebrew or Egyptian
"drop of the sea; bitter; beloved; love"
Majken, which is related to Maiken and Maike, is a popular name in Sweden whose variations are used throughout Scandinavia as cooler forms of Mary. Majken is virtually unknown in the U.S. and…
Mikele is a feminine name that represents a variation of Michele or Michela, which are Italian feminine forms of Michael. The name has Hebrew roots meaning 'Who is like God?' With a soft, melodic…
Pedrine is a feminine name of Portuguese and Spanish origin, functioning as the feminine form of Pedro (Peter), which derives from the Greek 'Petros' meaning 'stone' or 'rock.' This elegant variation…
Petrina is a feminine name with classical roots, derived from the Latin name Petrus, meaning "rock" or "stone." It's essentially the feminine form of Peter, carrying connotations of strength and…
