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Czech from Latin
"from the forest"
The sweet Czech form of Sylvia.
Spice name
"orange-yellow color; a type of crocus"
Spice names are increasingly appealing to the senses of prospective parents; this one, belonging to a precious spice derived from the crocus has a vaguely orange-scented-incense sixties feel. English…
Greek
"golden, yellow"
X marks the spot in names these days, usually at the middles or ends of names, but here is one that puts it squarely up front. This extravagant name, which, like many Greek names beginning with X, is…
French variation of Cecilia
"blind"
Attractive, underused name made famous by the heroine of The Color Purple. Still, if you're going to go to Celie, why not go all the way to Celia or Cecelia? You can always use Celie for short.
French form of Eugenia, Greek
"wellborn, noble"
Eugenie enjoyed a major dusting off when Fergie and Prince Andrew chose it for their daughter, restoring a patina of royal sheen it hadn't had since the time of Napoleon III's glamorous empress--who…
Sophee is a creative spelling variation of Sophie, which derives from the Greek name Sophia meaning "wisdom." This alternative spelling maintains the beloved sound of the traditional name while…
Stacie is a feminine name that gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s. It's a diminutive form of Anastasia, which has Greek origins meaning "resurrection."…
Invented name
Sypha Belnades is a witch in the Castlevania franchise, which includes video games and a Netflix TV series. Her name debuted on the charts in 2021, during the show's fourth season, when it was given…
"sensible, prudent"
Stately and elegant, but with the familiar sounds of Sophia and Sophie, Sophronia was a familiar choice back in the 19th century but has since fallen into obscurity. Derived from the Greek sophron ,…
Sophy is a charming feminine name with deep historical roots, functioning as a diminutive of Sophia, which means "wisdom" in Greek. This shorter variant has appeared throughout European history,…
Athene is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology, where Athena was the goddess of wisdom, courage, strategic warfare, and crafts. This variant spelling offers a slightly softer pronunciation…
Cynthie is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Cynthia, which derives from Greek mythology as an epithet of Artemis, goddess of the moon, who was born on Mount Cynthus. This variation…
Delphie is a charming feminine name with Greek origins, typically functioning as a diminutive form of Delphine or Philadelphia. Its roots connect to Delphi, the ancient Greek sanctuary and home to…
Euphie is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Euphemia, derived from the Greek word "euphemos" meaning "well-spoken" or "of good repute." This sweet, shortened form became…
Diminutive of Sophronia, Greek
These days Sophie would be the most likely nickname for Sophronia, but back in Colonial times, Fronie was a common diminutive.
Iphigenie is a feminine name derived from Greek mythology. It's the French form of Iphigenia, who was the daughter of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra in Greek legend. In the famous myth, Iphigenia was to…
French variation of Ophelia
"help"
Though this name properly takes an accent over the first e, most Americans would probably have trouble pronouncing it with French elan. Ophelie is the title of a Rimbaud poem, Ophelie Davis is a…
Orphie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of Orpheus, the legendary musician and poet in Greek mythology. The masculine name Orpheus derives from the Greek word 'orphne,'…
Phemie is a charming feminine name functioning primarily as a diminutive of Euphemia, which comes from Greek meaning 'well-spoken' or 'speech of good omen.' This shortened form offers a friendly,…
