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Iantha is a rare feminine name with ancient Greek origins. Derived from the Greek elements 'ion' (violet flower) and 'anthos' (flower), the name means 'violet flower' or 'purple bloom.' In Greek…
Greek
"purple flower"
Like Violet, Lavender and Lilac, Ianthe is a purple flower name. Chosen by the poet Shelley for his daughter, Ianthe has a poetic, romantic, almost ethereal quality. In the ancient myth, she was the…
English, Norse
"love again, renewal"
Idony is a Medieval variation of Idonea, itself an English form of Iðunn, the Norse goddess of spring and eternal youth. She was notable for carrying, keeping, and guarding the box of apples from…
Swedish, Norse
"ever young"
Idun is a modern Swedish transcription of Iðunn, the Norse goddess of apples, fertility, and youth. She was responsible for guarding and keeping the apples from which the gods ate to renew their…
Yoruba
"love"
Short but impactful, Ife is a meaningful Yoruba name, taken from the word ífé meaning "love". Predominantly used in Nigeria or among Nigerian families, it may also be used in as an element in longer…
Latin
"fiery"
Diminutive of Ignatius or its female form Ignatia – or, if you're thinking outside the box, of Ingrid or even Indigo. British actor, presenter and comedian Noel Fielding named his second daughter…
Finnish
"lovely, sweet"
Invented in the early 20th century, along with similar names Sanelma and Anelma. Ihanelma was derived from the Finnish word ihana , meaning "lovely" or "sweet."
Word name
Ikea is a down-market version of the Chanel/Tiffany/Porsche brand-name-as-first idea.
Ikesha appears to be a contemporary name that may combine elements from different naming traditions. The 'Ike' element might relate to the Hebrew name Isaac (meaning 'laughter' or 'he will laugh') or…
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,…
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…
Illyse is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It likely developed as a variation of Elise (a short form of Elizabeth meaning 'God is my oath') or could be connected to the ancient region…
