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Aris
Variation of Ares or short form of Aristea, Aristella, or Aistotelia, Greek
"ruin, bane; the best"
Aris is typically a masculine name in Greek, connected to the ancient Greek god of war, Ares, or to Aristoteles, meaning "the best purpose". As a feminine name, however, it could be considered a…
Edris
Edris is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. In Arabic tradition, it's the name of a prophet identified with the biblical Enoch, meaning 'interpreter' or 'studious.' The name also…
Eiris
Karis
English variation of Carys, Welsh
"love"
This much less popular variation draws more from Karin.
Keris
Spelling variation of Kerris or Cerys
"love"
This phonetic version of the Welsh Cerys might be easier for Americans, certainly, to understand, but it does lose some poetry in translation.
Maris
Latin
"of the sea"
Maris is an unusual and appealing name that has never appeared in the U.S. Top 1000, overshadowed by its twentieth century elaboration, Marisa/Marissa. It derives from the phrase "Stella Maris," star…
Neris
Neris is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Lithuanian, it refers to the Neris River, giving it nature-based symbolism. The name may also have Greek roots, potentially related to…
Oasis
Egyptian
"fertile spot in a desert"
A distinctive word name with musical ties, Oasis was given to 20 girls in 2024, compared with 14 in 2023.
Quistis
Quistis is an uncommon feminine name that gained recognition through the popular video game Final Fantasy VIII, where it belongs to an intelligent, composed instructor character. The name has no…
Themis
Greek
"law of nature, divine law"
Themis was the Titan — one of the Elder Gods (or in this case Goddesses) — of Justice and Order, usually depicted blindfolded and holding the scales of justice. The mother of the Fates and the…
Yanis
Yanis as a feminine name represents an intriguing cross-cultural adaptation, as it is more commonly used as a masculine name in several traditions. In its masculine form, Yanis is a Greek variant of…