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Variation of Iliana or Julia, Greek, Basque, Bulgarian "from Illium or Troy; youthful or sky father; Yahweh is God"
"from Illium or Troy; youthful or sky father; Yahweh is God"
Three syllables in only four letters is quite a feat, but that's exactly what you get with Ilia, a versatile, unisex option with various origins. It could derive from the Greek Iliana, which could…
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…
Variation of Eliana, Hebrew, or Latin from Greek
"my God has answered; sun"
Eliane is a melodic name with the very fashionable El- beginning. Lovely and lilting as it is, be aware that there are many El- variations around these days, and little girls called Ellie as a result.
Eriana is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of the Welsh name Erian, meaning "silver," or could derive from the Latin name Ariana, meaning "very holy." Some…
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…
Eldana is a feminine name with possible Hebrew origins, potentially derived from 'El' meaning 'God' combined with 'Dana' which may relate to 'judgment' or 'to judge.' Alternatively, it might be…
Roman
"sun"
This little-known Ancient Roman name might make a fresh spin on the popular Ella, Ayla, Isla contingent. The "ae" is pronounced "ee" (think Aesop's fables). The Annals of Aeliana is a children's…
Elona is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew contexts, it's considered a feminine form of Elon, meaning 'oak tree,' symbolizing strength and endurance. The name also appears in…
Elanna is a modern feminine name that combines elements of popular names like Ella, Elena, and Anna. It may have originated as a creative variation of Eleanor or Helen, or possibly derived from Irish…
Slavic form of Helen
A Slavic variation of Helen that might make an unusual update of that classic name.
Spanish variation of Alodia, German
"foreign riches"
As Elodie filters into the mainstream, parents may turn to the rarer Spanish form Elodia as an alternative.
Agraciana is an elegant feminine name with Latin and Spanish origins, derived from 'gracia' meaning 'grace' or 'favor'. The name essentially conveys the quality of being full of grace or blessed with…
Angeliana is a feminine name that blends elements of 'Angel' with the elegant suffix '-iana,' creating an elaborate variation on angelic names. It derives from the Greek 'angelos,' meaning…
Maori
"pathway of the sea"
A beautiful elaboration on the Polynesian name Moana "sea", made famous by the 2016 Disney film of the same name. It is also a New Zealand place name.
Aristana is an elegant feminine name with Greek roots, likely derived from the Greek word 'aristos' meaning 'best' or 'excellent.' It may be considered an elaborate feminine form of Aristotle or…
Irish
"fire"
Feminine of Aidan, but now girls would prefer to use the original.
Elauna is a feminine name with a modern feel, potentially derived from combining elements of Eleanor, Elaine, or Elena with Luna. The name has a melodic, flowing quality with its soft vowel sounds.…
Fijian and Tongan variation of Eleanor, meaning unknown
Form of Eleanor found in the Pacific Islands, such as Fiji and Tonga. Other sources say it is used in Hawaii, but Elenoa has never been recorded as a name in the state.