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Amharic, Ethiopian
"almighty God"
Derived from the Hebrew phrase "El Shaddai" meaning God almighty, the beautiful Elshaday is used as a first name for girls in Ethiopia.
Ephigenia is a rare feminine name with Greek origins, derived from Iphigenia in Greek mythology—the daughter of Agamemnon who was nearly sacrificed to appease the goddess Artemis. The name combines…
Estrelle is a feminine name derived from Latin roots meaning 'star.' This beautiful variation is related to names like Estelle and Estrella, sharing their celestial associations. Primarily found in…
Euphenia is a rare feminine name derived from Greek origins, representing a variant of Euphemia, which means 'well-spoken' or 'speech of good omen.' This uncommon variation maintains the elegant and…
Fleurette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, derived from 'fleur' meaning 'flower,' with the diminutive suffix '-ette' adding a sense of daintiness—essentially meaning 'little flower.'…
Latin
"flowering; flourishing; from Florence"
Florentine is an unusual member of a group of names destined for great popularity for girls. Its primary members are Flora and Florence, but rarer choices such as Flory and Fleur and Florentine are…
French feminine form of Franciscus or Francis
"Frenchman"
Also spelled Françoise, this variation of Francis (or Frances) was popular in France in the mid-20th century.
Greek
"Gorgon slayer"
Gorgophone was a queen of Sparta in Greek Mythology. She was the daughter of Andromeda and Perseus and was given her name in honor of her father. Perseus killed Medusa, a Gorgon, and Gorgophone means…
botanical name
Despite the beauty of this flower's appearance and fragrance, this is one of the clumsier flower names.
Illuminata is a rare feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'illuminatus' meaning 'enlightened' or 'illuminated.' This distinctive name carries connotations of brightness, knowledge,…
"violet flower"
Iolanthe is known primarily through the 1882 Gilbert & Sullivan operetta of that name, in which the title character is a fairy. Iolanthe is a softer version of Yolanda, and is the kind of…
"of royal birth"
In mythology, Iphigenia was sacrificed by her father, Agamemnon -- a difficult legacy to pass on to a daughter, and only one reason the name is hardly ever used.
Spanish, Portuguese, Tupi-Guarani flower name
"fragrant"
Distinctive and charming nature name that blends elements of Jacqueline and Amanda.
"gladness, happiness"
Laetitia adds a layer of ancient patina to the more prosaic LETITIA.
Spanish
"splendid brightness"
Leocadia marries a mix of sounds: the strength of a lion, with a rhythmic Latin ending. St. Leocadia was an early martyred Spanish saint, and "La Leocadia" is a famous Goya painting of Leocadia…
French feminine version of Leopold
"brave people"
A sophisticated girls' name for those attracted to Leona, Leonie and Leonore.
Sanskrit
A lovely name with a lovely meaning ("amusing, charming, graceful" in Sanskrit), Lilavati is a rare Indian name with a handful of historical namesakes. Notable bearers include the daughter of great…
