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Greek
"quick water"
In Greek mythology, Arethusa is a nymph who is transformed into a fresh water fountain. The name is also used for a type of orchid and featured in Bleak House by Charles Dickens.
Aretina is a rare feminine name with classical roots, likely derived from Greek origins. It may be connected to the Greek word "arete," meaning "virtue" or "excellence," concepts highly valued in…
Aretta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant of Arletta, derived from the Germanic name Arletta, meaning "pledge" or "noble" and "eagle." Alternatively, it might be…
Arette is a feminine name with French origins, possibly derived from a picturesque village in southwestern France near the Pyrenees mountains. The name carries a delicate, artistic quality with its…
Latin
"silvery"
More modern and alluring than Silver, Argenta is one of the few mineral/metal-related names.
"silver"
A shimmery ancient Roman name that could still shine today. VARIATION: ARGENTA
South America provides a continent of interesting, undiscovered names -- Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, and the tango-rhythmed Argentina.
Aria Rose combines two beautiful and lyrical names. Aria, of Italian origin, means 'air' or 'melody' and refers to an expressive solo in an opera. It has gained significant popularity in recent…
Ariagna is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Ariadne from Greek mythology—the princess who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. The name may also have Spanish or Italian…
Ariale is a feminine name with a melodic quality that appears to be a modern creation, possibly inspired by names like Ariel or Aria combined with fashionable '-le' endings. Though lacking deep…
Welsh
"silver + yellow; silver + shining"
This early Welsh saint's name is unusual and lovely, waiting to be discovered. Saint Arianell was a member of the Welsh royal family who was possessed by a spirit which was exorcised by Saint Dyfrig,…
Arianie is a beautiful feminine name with possible roots in several cultures. It may be a variant of Ariane, which has Greek origins from Ariadne, the mythological figure who helped Theseus escape…
"silver wheel"
Fleetwood Mac introduced the world to Rhiannon, but Arianrhod is a lesser-known woman of Welsh legend. Strap in, this is a name story! In the Fourth Branch of the Mabinogi, a medieval tale, she gives…
"silver, white, fair, blessed"
Rarely heard outside of Wales, Arianwen combines the pretty Welsh element gwen with the silvery arian , giving it a metallic and shining meaning. The name is sometimes listed as one of the daughters…
"woman of silver"
Spelling variant of Arianwen. Note that in Welsh, the -wyn suffix is usually masculine.
Arianwynn is a feminine name that combines elements from Welsh naming traditions. It appears to blend 'Arian,' meaning 'silver' in Welsh, with the suffix 'wynn,' which relates to 'white,' 'fair,' or…
Arianwynne is a feminine name that combines elements of Welsh and Celtic origins. It appears to be a creative variant of Arianwen, where 'arian' means 'silver' and 'gwen' means 'white, fair, or…
English, invented name
Phonetic spelling of Ariane worn by the Australian swimmer Ariarne Titmus, who goes by the nickname Arnie.
Aricelia is a feminine name of Latin origin, likely derived from a combination of elements or as a variant of Araceli. Araceli comes from Latin 'ara coeli' meaning 'altar of heaven,' with religious…
Aricelly is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation or elaboration of names like Araceli or Aricela. It likely shares origins with Araceli, which has Spanish and Latin roots meaning…
