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Irish
"golden princess"
In early, pre-Norman Ireland, this name was borne by both a sister and a niece of high king Brian Boru. Now, the English form Orla is more commonly used.
Italian, variation of Latin Octavia
"eight"
Softer and more romantic than Octavia, this is a name once used when it wasn't uncommon for families to have eight children. A possible substitute for the epidemically popular Olivia.
Yoruba
"the Lord has made me wealthy"
This name, rich with meaning, is one of the more widely-used names in the Nigerian diaspora.
Arabic
"long life; red"
Omaira is an intriguing Middle Eastern possibility.
Greek
"last"
Omega is a perfect choice for a youngest child.
Nature name
Ten times as many boys are named Oak as girls: about 50 boys last year to five girls. Of course, nature names don't have any traditional gender identification the way names like John and Mary do, so…
Romanian short form of Ioana
"God is gracious"
An lesser-known member of the John-Joan family, though popular in its native habitat, has never emigrated, possibly due to its non-intuitive pronunciation.
Virtue name
It may have been used by the Puritans, but any modern child would chafe under this name.
Octava is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'octavus' meaning 'eighth.' Historically, this name was often given to the eighth daughter in a family or to a girl born in the…
Octavie is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman name Octavius, meaning 'eighth' or 'born eighth.' It's the feminine form of Octave, particularly used in French-speaking regions.…
French
"ocean"
Popular in France and Quebec, but familiar in Switzerland and Belgium too, Océane is a French nature name that combines elegance with a beachy, summery feel. It recently ranked in the French Top 300,…
Word name or medieval English form of Otto
If Story and Poet and Sonnet can be names that work as well for girls as for boys, why not Ode?
English from Greek
"song"
Sounds a lot like the recently revived Adele.
Odelette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, essentially a diminutive form of Odette. The name Odette derives from the Germanic name Oda or Ode, meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune', with the…
German
"wealthy"
The memorable folk singer, an early single-name celeb, brought this into the spotlight. The French variation is Odette.
French variation of German Otthild
"prospers in battle"
Odette's evil Swan Lake twin -- gives the name a sinuous, sensuous appeal. It was a popular choice in France in the 20th century and made the Top 40 back in 1952, however, it has since fallen out of…
Oectra is an extremely rare feminine name with obscure origins. It may be a modern invention or could have roots in ancient Greek or Latin terminology. The unusual combination of the initial 'Oe'…
Ofilia is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Ophelia, which has Greek origins meaning 'help' or 'assistance.' While Ophelia gained literary fame through Shakespeare's character in…
Botanical Name
The name of this pretty Mediterranean shrub is reminiscent of vintage Olive, and interestingly its etymology appears to overlap too: oleander most likely derives from Greek rhododendron "rose tree",…
Variation of Aleta, Alethea, Alida, Alda, or Olida, Latin, Greek, English, German, Spanish
"truth, verity; small winged one; prosperous, noble; olive tree"
A simple yet distinctive choice with a whole host of origins and meanings, Oleta could be an interesting alternative to Olivia, Lotta or Ottilie. On one hand, the name is considered a variation of…
