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Hebrew
"oak tree"
Ilana is a name with seemingly endless variations, well used in Israel, sometimes chosen for little girls born on the holiday of TuB'Shevat, the New Year of the Trees. While some sources say Ilana is…
Italian and Spanish feminine variation of Fabian
"bean grower"
The fashion for elaborate girly-girl names, especially those that end with -ella or -ana, has put this distinctive Latin favorite into play.
Spanish from Greek
"violet flower"
Bold and distinctive, Yolanda is a floral name that doesn't sound frilly or delicate. Ultimately deriving from the Greek words ioles meaning "violet" and anthos meaning "flower", it appears in a…
Kayliana is a feminine name that appears to be a modern blend of the popular names Kayla and Liana, or possibly an elaborate form of Kay or Kaylie with a romantic suffix. The name has a melodic…
Variation of Adrianna.
Latin
"little female bear"
A saint's name with a noteworthy literary background, including uses by Shakespeare in Two Gentlemen of Verona and Much Ado About Nothing , by Ben Johnson, Walter Scott, Longfellow, D. H. Lawrence…
"envious"
Somehow sounds even posher than Lavinia. A lushly beautiful name, in the trendy ancient style, marred only by a negative meaning.
Contemporary American variation of Rhiannon
The original Rhiannon has more appeal.
Abrianna is a feminine name with modern origins, created as an elaboration of 'Abria' or as a blend of the names 'Abra' and 'Anna.' It may also be considered a variant of 'Adrianna' or 'Brianna' with…
Ariane is a feminine name of Greek origin, representing the French form of Ariadne. In Greek mythology, Ariadne was the daughter of King Minos who helped Theseus escape the Labyrinth. The name…
Greek
"force of Zeus"
With historical roots as a beautiful and intelligent ancient queen and literary ties to Hawthorne and Edith Wharton novels, this rarity could appeal to adventurous parents seeking the romantically…
"life"
Melodic and unusual, and she will outgrow any bib jokes.
"glory"
Originally the name of the titular faerie queene of Spenser's epic poem "The Faerie Queene," published in 1590. Gloriana was, along with Belphoebe, an allegory for Queen Elizabeth. In the 400-odd…
Hindi
"beautiful eyes"
Hip-swayingly evocative.
"Christian, anointed"
See CRISTIANA.
Italian, feminine variation of Giovanni
This alternative spelling of the classic Italian name Giovanna is used in small numbers, but with the sharp rise of diminutives Gia and Gianna, it feels right in line.
Cristiana is a feminine name with Latin origins, the feminine form of Christian, meaning 'follower of Christ.' Popular in Portugal, Italy, Romania, and other predominantly Catholic countries, the…
Ariana Guadalupe combines two beautiful feminine names with rich cultural backgrounds. Ariana, derived from Greek origins meaning 'very holy' or connected to the ancient region of Ariana, has gained…
Greek, feminine variation of Bastian
"revered"
This feminization of Bastian really stems from Sebastian — a Latin name that came from the Greek Sebastos, meaning "honored" or "revered".
Gilliana is an elegant feminine name that serves as an elaborated form of Gillian, which itself is a feminine derivative of Julian or the medieval English name Gille. With roots tracing back to Latin…
