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Spanish
"small river"
Short and feminine, Ria has a rhythmic flow.
Illiana is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Iliana, which has Slavic and Greek roots meaning 'light' or 'bright one.' It could also be an elaboration of Liana…
Dianna is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Diana, which derives from the Roman goddess of the moon, hunting, and childbirth. With Latin origins, the name means 'divine' or…
Cianna is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a variant of Gianna (Italian feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'), a feminine form of Cian (an Irish name meaning…
Variation of Jane
Unplain (if dated) Jane.
Modern American phonetic spelling of Georgia
This simplified form of the lovely name Georgia was spotlighted by the actress Jorja Fox, and seems to be making inroads; rocker Bret Michaels chose it for his daughter. Still, we'd opt for the…
Spanish from Greek
"violet flower"
Bold and distinctive, Yolanda is a floral name that doesn't sound frilly or delicate. Ultimately deriving from the Greek words ioles meaning "violet" and anthos meaning "flower", it appears in a…
English diminutive
Originally a unisex nickname for a redhead -- red hair is called "ginger" in Britain -- or for the name Virginia, Ginger perennially wears pink gingham and spike heels.
Zianna is a modern feminine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades. Though its precise origins are unclear, it likely developed as a creative variation combining elements of names…
Rianna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. Most commonly, it's considered a variant of Rhianna or Rhiannon, names with Welsh origins—Rhiannon being a figure in Welsh mythology…
Gianina is a feminine name of Italian and Romanian origin, serving as a diminutive form of Gianna, which itself derives from Giovanna, the Italian feminine version of John. The name ultimately traces…
Ianna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Iana, which derives from the Roman god Janus, or it could be related to names like Diana or Anna. In some cultures, it…
Italian form of Giselle, French, German
"pledge, hostage"
A bright, musical name, Gisella is the Italian form of the French Giselle. With its zippy "Zella" sound and potential nickname Gigi too, it could make an underused and appealing choice. Associated…
Olanna is a feminine name with Nigerian origins, particularly associated with the Igbo culture. The name gained literary recognition through Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's novel 'Half of a Yellow Sun,'…
Slavic or German
"shepherdess; wanderer"
Rarely heard, and when it is, usually attached to a witch. Historically, though, Wanda was a legendary eighth century queen of Poland, and in literature it is the central character of Ouida's…
Italian
"joy"
Prettier than Joy and just beginning to be used here.
African
"season's beginning"
Kia is a sweet, simple name that is now, unfortunately, associated with a Korean car label. Better today: Nia, Thea, or Keira.
Polynesian
"oleander"
Lilting choice. "Oleanna" is the title of a David Mamet play.
Gimena is a feminine name of Spanish origin, serving as a variant of Ximena or Jimena. The name has deep historical roots in Spanish-speaking countries, notably connected to Jimena Díaz, wife of the…
Irish
"band of warriors"
Fianna, a virtually unknown Irish name in the US, combines the best elements of Fiona and Brianna. In Irish and Scottish mythology, the Fianna were independent bands of warriors. It has ranked in…
