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Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian
"olive tree"
Slavic feminine form of Oliver, with definite potential in the era of Olivia and Olive.
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.
Davia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. Most commonly, it's considered a feminine form of David, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'beloved.' Alternatively, it may derive from the…
Alvinia is a feminine name of Germanic origin, derived from the masculine name Alvin, which means 'noble friend' or 'friend of the elves.' The addition of the feminine suffix '-ia' transforms the…
Invented name, combination of Euphemia and Ophelia
"fair speech + help"
With Ophelia getting so much love these days, could some parents be convinced to go for the much rarer, still elegant Euphelia? Euphelia is a 17th-century hybrid of Euphemia and Ophelia that features…
Greek, female form of Hermes
"cairn, pile of stones, boundary marker"
Though we've gotten used to Hermione via Harry Potter , and even Hermes with its godlike and fashion associations, most people would still have a problem with Hermia (too close to hernia?) and…
Latin
"envy; to look against"
Invidia's meaning isn't very pleasant — as a Roman goddess, she was the personification of envy. However, Invidia has the sounds of an attractive name, not unlike Olivia.
Novelia is a lyrical feminine name with Latin origins, likely derived from "novus" meaning "new" or "novel." It could be considered a variation of Novella, which relates to stories or narratives,…
Italian elaboration of Olivia, Latin
Olivia is one of the most popular girls' names in the western world, and Olivetta might be thought of as a diminutive or an elaboration. Fewer than five baby girls received this name in the US last…
Czech variation of Olivia, Latin; variation of Olivier
An international form of the popular Olivia, Olivie would be pronounced almost identically to its chart topping sister in its native Czechia, where it ranks in the Top 200. English speakers might…
French and English, diminutive of Ottolie
"prospers in battle"
Curiously appealing, in a hoop-skirted, wasp-waisted way, Ottoline has recently entered the realm of modern possibility, especially since Sienna Miller chose it as the middle name of her daughter…
Ovelia is a rare feminine name with possible Latin origins, potentially derived from words meaning 'egg' or 'birth,' suggesting themes of new life and beginnings. The name may also be connected to…
Feminine variation of Ovidius, Roman family name
"shepherd or sheep"
Ovidia is the unusual feminine form of the ancient Roman Ovidius, most famous as the name of the exiled 1st century Roman poet Ovid. Modern male form Ovidio is known in Spain and Portugal. Ovida is…
Uvelia is an exceptionally rare feminine name with Latin-inspired roots. It may be derived from Latin words such as 'uva' (grape) or be related to the Latin term 'novella' (new, young). Another…
