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Emiliana
Italian variation of Emily
"rival"
The enormous popularity of Emily and Emma means that parents will be looking further afield for substitutes -- and this is one of the prettiest.
Amelie
French and German variation of Amelia
"work"
Amelia meets Emily, gets a Bohemian spin and a French accent when it becomes Amelie. This favorite among French girl names has been gaining notice here thanks to the charming 2001 French film Amelie…
Emi
English, Slovene, or Japansese
"rival; whole; beautiful favor, beautiful picture"
As an English nickname, Emi can be short for anything beginning with (or containing) the popular "em" sound, such as Emily, Emilia, or maybe even Clementine. As a Japanese name, it can be formed of…
Emmeline
Old French form of archaic German Amal
"work"
Emmeline is an Emma relative and Emily cousin that is destined for greater use in the wake of the megapopularity of those two names. A recommended Nameberry fave, Emmeline hopped onto the US Top 1000…
Cordelia
Latin; Celtic
"heart; daughter of the sea"
Cordelia is exactly the kind of old-fashioned, grown-up name for girls that many parents are seeking for their daughters today. The name of King Lear's one sympathetic daughter, Cordelia has both…
Abelia
Hebrew
"sigh, breath"
This feminine form of Abel is also a flower name and makes a distinctive alternative to the widely used Abigail. There is a similar name, Adelia, that is beginning to be rediscovered thanks to the…
Acatia
Acatia appears to be a feminine name that may have originated as a variant of Acacia, which refers to the acacia tree or shrub known for its delicate flowers and resilience. The name has Greek…
Adalia
Hebrew, German, "God is my refuge; noble one"
"God is my refuge; noble one"
Distinctive, elegant, and luxurious, Adalia can be a variation of Adele, or a Hebrew name with a Biblical background. Although it is given exclusively to girls in the US, in the Bible it is…
Adaria
Adaria is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a derivative of names like Adara (Hebrew for "virgin, maiden") or a feminine form of Adrian (from Latin, meaning "from Hadria").…
Adelphia
Greek
"dearest sister"
Has a bit of a trade name feel, as in failed cable service.
Agacia
Variation of Agatha, Greek
"good woman"
With so many A-beginning names finding their way into style, Agacia is one unusual choice that could get more attention. It's part Agatha, part Acacia, and quite intriguing.
Aimia
Aimia is a delicate feminine name with unclear origins, possibly a creative variant of Amia or derived from the French 'aimée' meaning 'beloved.' The insertion of the 'i' gives it a distinctive flow…
Alenia
Alenia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, including a derivation from the Greek name Helen (meaning 'bright, shining light') or as a variant of Elena/Alena. Some sources suggest it…
Alethea
Greek
"truth"
Alethea, the name of the Greek goddess of truth, came into fashion in England in the 16th century, in tandem with the virtue names. Alethea may find new favor now, thanks to its similarity to Athena,…
Almeria
Spanish
"mirror of the sea"
Evocative Spanish city name that would make a one-of-a-kind given name.
Althelia
Althelia is an uncommon feminine name with possible Greek origins, potentially derived from elements meaning 'healing' or 'truthful.' It may be a variant of Althea (from Greek mythology, associated…
Amabella
Latin
"lovable"
Amabella is an elaboration of Amabel, a popular medieval name. Neil Gaiman and Liane Moriarty used Amabella as a character name in their novels, The Graveyard Book and Big Little Lies , respectively.
Amadia
Amadia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the Latin 'amare' meaning 'to love,' suggesting qualities of affection and warmth. Alternatively, it could be…
Amadora
Amadora is a beautiful feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins. It derives from the word "amador," meaning "lover" or "one who loves," with the feminine ending added. The name essentially…
Amalea
Amalea is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Amalia, which derives from Germanic roots meaning "work" or "labor," suggesting industriousness. Alternatively, it…