Girls Names K Through O

Olka

Olka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, particularly found in Polish, Russian, and Ukrainian communities. It likely developed as a diminutive or variant form of names like Olga or Aleksandra.…

Olwen

Welsh

"white footprint"

Olwen is a Welsh favorite, the name of a legendary princess in what is believed to have been the earliest Arthurian romance, and in fact one of the first recorded examples of Welsh prose. In this…

Olya

Russian variation of Olga

"hearty, holy"

Makes the intriguing Olga even more so.

Olympia

Greek

"from Mount Olympus"

With its relation to Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, and to the Olympic games, this name has an athletic, goddess-like aura, making it the perfect Olivia substitute. A well-known art reference…

Omaira

Arabic

"long life; red"

Omaira is an intriguing Middle Eastern possibility.

Omolara

Yoruba

"born at the right time"

A stunning and unique West African name for a daughter.

Oneida

Native American

"long awaited"

One of the few familiar Native_American choices, but now associated with several trade names.

Onyx

Word name

"gem stone; claw, nail"

Onyx is a fresh and trending gemstone name for boys, currently in the US Top 500, having climbed the charts rapidly since 2018. Now, an increasing number of girls are receiving the name, with a…

Ooma

Ooma is a rare feminine name with multiple potential origins. In some African cultures, it may be related to words meaning 'blessed' or 'prosperous.' In Hindu traditions, it could be a variation of…

Oona

Irish, variation of Una

"lamb"

Oona is a name made famous by Eugene O'Neill's daughter, who became Charlie Chaplin's wife. One of the original Oona's granddaughters was named after her, and is now an actress famous in her own…

Opaline

Elaboration of Opal, French, Sanskrit

"gem"

A word name with a touch of Adeline/Caroline/Apolline mixed in, Opaline has a sleek and stylish yet whimsical feel.

Ophelie

French variation of Ophelia

"help"

Though this name properly takes an accent over the first e, most Americans would probably have trouble pronouncing it with French elan. Ophelie is the title of a Rimbaud poem, Ophelie Davis is a…

Ophélie

French variation of Ophelia that might make that lovely-and-haunted name feel more viable, yet there will be inevitable pronunciation issues.

Ora

Latin

"prayer"

Short and slight, with great potential now that names like Ava, Ida and Orla are popular. Ora Beach is a tourist destination on Seram Island, Indonesia.

Oracia

Spanish, feminine variation of Horace

Rarely used aristocratic name with ancient roots and less than appealing sound.

Orah

Orah is a feminine name with Hebrew origins meaning "light" or "illumination." It's related to the Hebrew word "or" (אור) meaning light, and shares roots with names like Ora and Orly. In Jewish…

Oralie

French variation of Aurelia

Better go to the original Aurelia or Aurelie, if only for its similarity to the ord 'orally.' In pop culture, Oralie is a Pokemon name.

Orelie

Orelie is a delicate feminine name with French origins, possibly derived from 'aurelia' meaning 'golden' or as a variant of Aurelie. The name has an ethereal, fairy-tale quality with its flowing…

Oreo

Invented name

Nabisco has never revealed the origins of their sandwich cookie brand name, but the prevailing theory is that it was derived from Oreodaphne , a genus in the laurel family.

Oriana

Latin

"dawn; gold"

Oriana is a dashing medieval name, with a meaning similar to Aurora. At this point, though, Oriana is much more unusual than Aurora and makes a unique choice if you're searching for names that mean…