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Irish: feminine form of Alasdar
Spelled Alastríona in its native language, this Irish cousin of Alexandra is little-known but fairly intuitive.
Alaricia is a feminine name with roots in Germanic origins. It's a variant of the name Alaric, which means 'ruler of all' or 'noble ruler.' The name combines elements 'ala' meaning 'all' and 'ric'…
Latin word name
"a medieval chemical science"
One of the most extreme of the new word names, recommended only to the most mystical-minded parents. Actor Lance Henriksen spelled his daughter's name Alchamy.
Greek mythology name
"kingfisher"
Alcyone was the wife of Ceyx, but the happy pair angered the gods by calling each other Zeus and Hera. Ceyx's ship was sunk, Alcyone hurled herself into the sea, but then in sympathy for their grief…
Alithea is a feminine name of Greek origin derived from 'aletheia,' meaning 'truth' or 'sincerity.' This elegant name embodies the concept of honesty and authenticity in Greek philosophy, where truth…
French
"lark"
Alouette is a sweet Gallic twist in the stylish bird name genre made familiar via the charming French children's song, Alouette, gentile alouette .
German
"famous fighter"
Inventive female form of Aloysius.
Welsh river name
This name of a river in Wales makes a unique option for either gender.
Americana is a distinctive feminine name that draws inspiration from patriotic American themes. As a given name, it's quite rare, making it a truly unique choice. The term 'Americana' traditionally…
Italian
"beautiful flower"
An attractive enough name, but for die-hard Star Wars fans only.
Literary name
This lovely name from Spenser's The Faerie Queene is borne by a character who represents married love. A related unusual-yet-usable choice: Amabel.
Greek
"battle of man"
Andromache is a name found scattered throughout ancient literature. She was Hector's long-suffering wife in The Iliad and The Odyssey , featured in The Trojan Women and Andromache by Euripides, then…
Flower name; Greek
"daughter of the wind"
Anemone is a floral name that relates to the ancient Greek myth of the famous love story of Aphrodite and Adonis, in which Aphrodite transforms her wounded lover's blood into a flower, the crimson…
Annushka is a diminutive form of Anna in Russian and other Slavic languages. This affectionate nickname adds the suffix "-ushka," creating a warm, endearing version of the classic name. Anna itself…
Russian, diminutive of Ann
"grace"
A lively, affectionate Russian pet name that is never given as a full name in its homeland, but has found some popularity in upper-crusty British society. It's also a surprising cultural crossover…
English word name
"antiquity"
Your daughter will like this better at twenty than she will at fifty.
Aviance is a modern feminine name that embodies elegance and sophistication. Likely derived from the French word 'avance' meaning 'advancement' or possibly related to 'aviation,' suggesting flight…
French word name
"ballet position; ornate design"
Fanciful, edging toward bizarre.
Place name from Greek
A phonetically attractive place-name that can be used for babies but rarely is.
Hebrew
"willow"
Unknown but eminently usable choice, especially for Jewish parents, with lovely meaning.
