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Spelling variation of Emily, Latin
"rival"
Emaleigh is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Emily. It combines the traditional name Emily with the trendy "-leigh" suffix that has become popular in…
Word name
Otherworldly. The word -- which connote a spirit-like lightness and perfection -- originally referred to objects that were literally from the "ether," the uppermost region of space. The modern,…
Diminutive of Eulalia
Eula is a slightly sweeter and more compact version of Eulalia. Currently, neither name is given to more than a handful of girls each year. Eula was fairly popular in the US during the early…
Evangelynn is a modern feminine name combining 'Evangel' (from Greek 'euangelion' meaning 'good news' or 'gospel') with the popular suffix '-lynn,' creating a name with religious undertones and…
Italian
"little fiery one"
Fiammetta, from the Italian word for flame, has both femininity and fire. Fiammetta could make a good alternative to more conventional Italian girls' names like Giovanna. Fiammetta has some romantic,…
Grizelda is a famous folklore figure, noted for her patience and obedience. Her story has been told by Petrarch, Chaucer, Boccaccio and set to music by Scarlatti, Vivaldi and Massenet. In the most…
Greek
"demi-god"
Despite the possibility of gender confusion, the Hero in Greek myth was a woman. Myleene Klass got that when she chose Hero for her daughter, and Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson used it as their…
Medieval variation of Esther, Persian
"star"
The disgraced heroine of The Scarlet Letter 's name, after long neglect, just might have a chance at revival, following in the wake of sister-name Esther. We've characterized her elsewhere as an…
Latin
"woman of honor"
This is an eighteenth century elaboration of Honor found in Charles Dickens ( Bleak House ) but rarely heard here and now.
Greek mythology name
Io may be one of the slightest names in the book, but there aren't many two-letter names with as much substance as this Greek mythological example. Io, a name used for the largest moon of Jupiter,…
Romanian and Bulgarian feminine form of John
"God is gracious"
Predominantly used in Romania, Ioana can also be used as an alternative to the Bulgarian Yoana. Fashion designer Ioana Ciolacu, actress Ioana Flora, and gymnast Ioana Stanciulescu are just a few…
Jezabel is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, being a variation of Jezebel, which means "not exalted" or "where is the prince?" in its original form. Despite its controversial biblical associations…
Kaelin is a feminine name with Gaelic origins, though it's used for both genders in some contexts. The name likely derives from the Irish surname 'Ó Caollaidhe' or the Scottish Gaelic 'MacCaoilinn.'…
Maggiemae is a compound feminine name combining two traditional nicknames: Maggie (from Margaret) and Mae (a variant of May). Margaret derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' while Mae often…
A name that's appeared out of thin air, in the same vein as such mystical favorites as Destiny and Nevaeh.
"warlike"
Marciana is a cooler (much cooler) elaboration of Marcia.
Mireyda is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Mireya, which has Spanish origins. Mireya derives from the Latin 'mirari' meaning 'to admire' or 'to wonder at,' suggesting someone…
"Persian woman"
Parents seeking a distinctive New Testament name might consider this one. Adopted by some Puritans in the seventeenth century, Persis was used in the William Dean Howells novel The Rise of Silas…
Shalon is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'shalom' meaning 'peace' or 'harmony.' This gentle yet powerful name has been used in Jewish communities for generations but gained broader…
Hebrew
"happiness; joy"
An upbeat, unisex Hebrew name with a meaning to match. As a word, it is associated with Jewish celebrations, such as an engagement or a Bar Mitzvah.
