Alternatives to Gianna

Olanna

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,'…

Oliana

Polynesian

"oleander"

Lilting choice. "Oleanna" is the title of a David Mamet play.

Pia

Feminine form of Pius or diminutive of Olympia, Latin, Greek, Sanskrit

"pious; from Mount Olympus; beloved"

Soft, light, and international, Pia is familiar across Europe, South America, and Asia. Usually considered a feminine form of the Latin Pius — lending it a surprisingly serious and spiritual air — it…

Quianna

Quianna appears to be a modern created name that may have several possible origins. It could be a variation of names like Kianna, Kiana, or Qiana. Kiana has Hawaiian roots meaning 'divine' or can be…

Ria

Spanish

"small river"

Short and feminine, Ria has a rhythmic flow.

Rianna

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…

Rihanna

Arabic

"sweet basil"

Many will associate Rihanna with the Barbados-born singer, known mononymously by her middle name. During her early years of fame, when "Umbrella" was on the radio and "Take a Bow" was playing through…

Siobhan

Irish Gaelic

"god is gracious"

Siobhan is the Irish variation of Joan, which is derived from the ancient Anglo-Norman name Jehanne. In this way Siobhan is indirectly related to the name Sinead—the Irish form of Jeannette, which…

Tia

Diminutive of names ending -tia

A short, bright name which originates as a short form of names including Tiana, and Tatiana. Not as popular as Mia – a plus if you're seeking a short and pretty but less common name. In Spanish and…

Urbanna

Urbanna is a feminine name derived from Latin roots, specifically connected to Urban, which means 'of the city' or 'refined and elegant.' This elaborated feminine form adds a distinctive double 'n'…

Viola

Latin

"violet"

Viola has plenty of positive elements going for it: the rhythm of the musical instrument, the association with the flower, the trending 'Vi' beginning and its leading role in Shakespeare's Twelfth…

Wanda

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…

Wanna

Wanna is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of names like Juanita, Wanda, or Giovanna, or it could be derived from Native American languages where it has…

Yolanda

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…

Zianna

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…