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Aynoor
Arabic variation of Aynur, Turkish
"moonlight"
Ethereal name with a moony halo.
Chiara
Italian
"light, clear"
Chiara is a lovely and romantic Italian name that's familiar but not widely used here: a real winner. You might consider Chiara instead of Claire, Clara, Cara, or even Keira. Santa Chiara, Aglicized…
Edna
Hebrew
"rejuvenation, delight"
Edna is one of those names that, until what it seemed like a few minutes ago, felt so terminally frumpy that no one could imagine a parent choosing it for an innocent modern baby girl. But with the…
Orli
Hebrew
"light"
Cute, nickname-y, and international, à la Romy or Demi. Spelling it Orly turns it into a busy French airport.
Zira
Berber, Tamazight
"moonlight"
Attractive but uncommon name which has been used as a character name in several movies, including The Lion King II and Planet of the Apes . Ziri and Tiziri are variants.
Nordica
Teutonic
"from the north"
An icy name with an operatic namesake in late 19th - early 20th century singer Lillian Allen Norton, better known by her stage name Nordica.
Nordika
Nordika is a distinctive feminine name likely derived from 'Nordic,' referring to the northern European region encompassing Scandinavian countries. This geographical connection gives the name a…
Norina
Norina is a delicate feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive of Nora or Eleanor, names that derive from the Greek element 'eleos' meaning 'light.' The name gained literary…
Noreta
Noreta is a feminine name with a melodic quality that likely developed as a variant of names like Noreen, Nora, or Rita. It may also be viewed as a combination of 'Nora' (meaning 'honor' or 'light'…
Noretta
Noretta is a feminine name that appears to be a diminutive or elaboration of Nora or Eleanor, incorporating the popular feminine suffix '-etta.' This melodic three-syllable name combines traditional…
Noriko
Japanese
"rule child; benevolent child"
Noriko is most common among Gen X Japanese women, making it a dated choice in Japan.
Norielle
Norielle is a feminine name with modern origins, likely created as a blend of elements from names like Nora, Eleanor, or Noreen, combined with the popular feminine suffix '-elle.' This melodious…
Norita
Norita is a feminine name with Spanish origins, developed as a diminutive form of Nora or Eleanor. The name carries the meaning "honor" or "light" from its root elements. While not extremely common…
Norlene
Norlene is a feminine name that appears to be a blend of the prefix 'Nor-' (possibly from Norman, Nora, or Nordic influences) and the popular feminine suffix '-lene' or '-lene' seen in names like…
North
Word name
North's image and gender status was irrevocably changed when Kim Kardashian and Kanye West announced it as the name of their newborn daughter. But why not? West is firmly established as a name,…
Gaia
Greek and Latin
"earth mother; rejoicing"
Floral, bright, and subtly powerful, Gaia is a name with two separate origins. In Greek mythology, it is the name of the earth goddess and the universal mother, who takes her epithet from the Ancient…