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Greek
"amber, shining, bright"
Though the plays by Sophocles and Eugene O'Neill and via the "Electra Complex" proposed by psychoanalyst Carl Jung, this name has, unfortunately, become associated with incest and murder.…
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.
Greek, combination of Maria and Lena or Eleni
Marialena is a "smoosh" name used in Greece, often with Maria Eleni as the official name on the birth certificate.
Feminine variation of Edwin, English
"wealthy friend"
Edwina may still be taking tea in the parlor, but we can see her joining friends like Matilda and Josephine for a comeback, especially if pronounced like Edwin rather than Edween. She had a very…
Ellyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, functioning as a variation of Ellen or Helen. The name derives from the Greek 'Helene' meaning 'torch' or 'bright light.' Throughout history, Ellyn has…
Feminine from of Tullius, Roman
"meaning unknown"
The unusual and intriguing Tullia has been used since Roman times and may appeal to parents who like Tallulah, Julia, and Lillia but want something that's very rarely heard. A feminine form the…
Slovene diminutive of Alena
"bright and shining light"
Nickname for Alena, a Helen variation that can be heard in Eastern Europe.
Nature name
A genus of birds in the flycatcher family, Elaenia is one of the many unique baby names in the Elena family. But that spelling is sure to trip up some people.
Elenka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Elena or Helen. Popular in countries like Russia, Czech Republic, and Slovakia, it carries the same root meaning as…
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.
Spanish from Greek
"gift of the sun"
Spanish form of Eleadora, a combination of Elio and Dora, meaning sun and gift respectively.
nature name
This name comes from a genus of beautiful black and white Australian butterflies. Given the rise of "el" names such as Eleanor, Eloise, and Ella, Elodina could make a good choice for someone looking…
Italian
Eluana is a soft Italian name that might be a nice choice for people who are attracted to names like Elena and Emilia but are looking for something a little more unusual. Eluana is evidence that…
Spanish
"light + shining light, torch"
A bright and sunny double name, blending Luz, a Spanish name meaning "light" and associated with a title for the Virgin Mary, and the international feeling Elena, a variation of Helen. Also appearing…
Maria Elena combines two classic feminine names with deep historical roots, creating a melodious compound name particularly popular in Spanish and Italian-speaking cultures. Maria derives from the…
