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Gardenia
Flower name, from English surname
"Garden's flower"
More uncommon and powerful than garden varieties like Rose and Lily. Named for Scottish botanist Dr Alexander Garden.
Hacinthia
Hacinthia is an uncommon feminine name representing a variant spelling of Hyacinthia, which derives from the Greek myth of Hyacinthus, a beautiful youth beloved by Apollo. The flower hyacinth was…
Harmonia
Greek
"agreement, concord"
One Greek mythological name -- she was the goddess of order -- not yet embraced by American parents.
Hartinsia
Hartinsia is an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a modern elaboration of names containing the Germanic element "hart" meaning "hard, strong, brave," such as Hartman or…
Hymnia
Idania
Idania is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Greek name Idana, related to Mount Ida, a sacred mountain in Greek mythology. Alternatively, it could have Slavic…
Ilithyia
Greek from Latin
"the readycomer"
A name so old that it may predate the written word. Ilithyia is, immediately, the Latinized version of the name of the Greek goddess of childbirth and midwifery, but its roots stretch back to the…
Illusia
Invented name
"illusion"
Illusia was created in 1944 by the Finnish author Yrjö Kokko for his fairy tale Pessi and Illusia . In the story, Illusia is a rainbow-dwelling fairy who falls in love with an initially-pessimistic…
Illyria
Ancient place-name, feminine variation of Illyrius, Greek
Illyria can trace all its varied associations to the name of an ancient place in the western part of the Balkan peninsula, also called Illyricum. Its inhabitants, conquered by the Romans in 168 BC,…
Invidia
Latin
"envy; to look against"
Invidia's meaning isn't very pleasant — as a Roman goddess, she was the personification of envy. However, Invidia has the sounds of an attractive name, not unlike Olivia.
Irelia
English invented name
"fighter, leader"
A fictional name from the League of Legends video game franchise. Its meaning has been suggested as "fighter, leader or powerful", due to the carrot.
Itzia
Itzia is a feminine name with Basque origins, derived from the word 'itsaso' meaning 'sea.' In Basque culture, from northern Spain and southwestern France, the name carries oceanic associations and…
Ivria
Hebrew
"from the land of Abraham"
Perhaps to honor an ancestral Abraham, but presents a confusing image.
Inocenia
Joia
Joia is a feminine name with Latin and Portuguese origins, meaning 'jewel' or 'joy.' In Portuguese-speaking countries, it directly translates to 'jewel,' while its pronunciation (often as 'JOY-ah')…
Kaavia
Modern invented name
Actress Gabrielle Union and basketball great Dwyane Wade brought this one into the lexicon when they chose in for their daughter, Kaavia James.
Kaleia
Variation of Kalea, Hawaiian
"joy, happiness"
Hawaiian names are up across the board, but the lilting and lovely Kalea is headed for the mainstream, along with variants Kaleah and Kaleia.
Laelia
Latin family name and botanical name
Upside: it has an interesting ancient look and feel, related to the Roman family name Laelius of uncertain meaning. There is also a type of orchid called the Laelia. Downside: possible confusion with…
Laviai
Unknown
A unique, appealing name brought to fame by British sprinter Laviai Nielsen, who has an identical twin sister named Lina.