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English word name
"excessive pride or self-admiration"
You might view this one as an anti-virtue name, associated with conceit, pride, and a shallow obsession with one's own appearance. Add to that its second meaning, which connects it to futility and…
"a fabric characterized by a short soft dense warp pile"
Velvet is a name that couldn't possibly be softer or more luxuriant. Many people have fond memories of it via the character of Velvet Brown, played by the young Elizabeth Taylor in National Velvet ,…
French form of Veronica
"true image"
Veronica seems poised to rise again, along with many other V names, and with it may follow this more romantic French version.
French
"victory"
Adds French flair to Victoria, though many Americans would find pronunciation a challenge.
Italian, Latin
"of life, vital"
A feminine form of Vitale, Vitalia is a bright and spirited name that could lead to nicknames Vita and Talia. It derives from the Latin word and name Vitalis meaning "of life".
Sanskrit
"knowledge, science, learning"
Looking for a strong girls' name that is based on brains rather than looks? Consider Vidya, a name popular throughout Asia, which is connected to the Hindu goddess Sarasvati, who is thought to…
Spanish
"vineyard"
Occasionally heard in the 1920s and 30s, along with siblings Bina and Mina; Vienna would be a more modern choice.
Latin
"moral excellence"
The mother of all virtue names.
"vanilla"
While Vanilla might be too bland, the French version is more flavorful.
Color name
This vivid reddish orange color name is an undiscovered possibility -- kind of a female equivalent of Cerulean for boys.
Word Name
A pretty word, but laced with violent imagery.
English, word name
The same stylish sounds as Vale, but with more secrecy.
"snake"
Undeniably frightening and undeniably cool.
Vermillion is an extremely rare feminine name derived from the vibrant red-orange pigment of the same name. The word ultimately comes from Latin 'vermiculum,' meaning 'little worm,' referring to the…
"country house"
A word that carries a broad range of connotations across Europe, all of which ultimately derive from the Roman term for a country estate. Villa is well established as a surname, especially in…
English from French
"short and evocative description; little vine"
The french word vignette literally means "little vine," but in English it is a literary and art term. In literature, a vignette refers to a brief but vivid description, and in art, an illustration or…
Judeo-Italian variation of Viola, Latin
"violet"
More distinct than Violet, Viola, or Violeta — Violina has an indisputably beautiful and romantic sound.
"verse"
Writing-related names are starting to become more popular, with names like Poet, Story, and Lyric having been used by many a celebrity. Now it's Verse's turn, as it was recently used by Teen Mom 's…
Verta is a feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from 'veritas' meaning 'truth,' or 'vertere' meaning 'to turn.' It may also be connected to the Latin 'viridis' meaning 'green,' suggesting…
