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Breton
"princess"
Variant of Maëlys or Maëlie, a feminine form of the popular Breton name Maël.
French
"little rock"
While Rochelle may sound like a twist on Rachel, it has a different origin entirely. Rather than having Biblical and Hebrew ties, it comes from the name of a city on the west coast of France, La…
Arabic and Slavic
"truth"
This name of an Albanian supermodel is a short form of many Slavic choices but is an intriguing alternative to Emma on its own.
Diminutive of Katarzyna, Polish, Greek
"pure; cassia, cinnamon"
An attractive and intriguing choice with an appealing blend of gentle and sharper sounds, Kasia is a diminutive of Katarzyna, the Polish form of Katherine. Ultimately from Greek, it is generally…
German
"water nymph"
If you love Dixie, Trixie and Pixie, this name of a mermaid-like sprite in German folklore may be for you. It might also make an update for Nicki.
Olina is a feminine name with Scandinavian roots, primarily used in Norway. It evolved as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'ola' or as a feminine version of Olin. The name carries…
Variation of Adara, Hebrew
"noble, exalted"
A pretty and unusual name with a multi-cultural feel — Hebrew, Greek, and a dash of Russian.
Bellina is a delicate feminine name with Italian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of the name Bella, meaning 'beautiful.' The suffix '-ina' adds a sense of endearment, essentially…
Japanese
"present, now"
Frequently cited as an example of cruel baby naming, à la Ima Hogg.
Letta is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names ending in '-letta' such as Violetta or Carletta, or it may derive from the Greek 'Alethea' meaning 'truth.' In some…
African, Mashona
"spirit guide, protector"
Spirit that protects babies from illness...and surname of designer Naomi.
Botanical name
Ixora is a type of flowering plant which in tropical climates flower all year round. Ixora is important in Hindu worship. Ixora is also the name of an album by Florida-based band Copeland.
This Russian version of Michaela adds yet another variation -- Makayla, Micaela, McKayla -- to the pot.
Nordic
"pleasantness"
This striking Nordic variant of Biblical Naomi is famously borne by Swedish actress Noomi Rapace, best known for her role as Lisbeth Salander in the film adaptations of Stieg Larsson’s Millennium…
Diminutive of Pavel or Praskovya, Russian
"small, humble; preparation"
Sweet and soft but outdoorsy too, Pasha could make an interesting alternative to Sasha. Typically used as a diminutive for Russian male names like Pavel, it has also been used for the feminine name…
English, contracted form of Thomasina
"twin"
Tamsin is an offbeat name occasionally heard in Britain and just waiting to be discovered here. U.K. actress Tamsin Greig is a star of the show Episodes , Tamsin Olivier is the daughter of Joan…
