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Rhianwen
Welsh
"fair maiden"
This gorgeous and undiscovered Welsh name elevates the more familiar Rhiannon to include the bonus of cutesy nickname Winnie.
Hema
Sanskrit, Tamil
"gold"
A common name in India, where aside from the literal meaning of "gold", Hema is said to symbolize a beautiful, radiant woman.
Anthea
Greek
"flowery"
This unjustly neglected floral name is smart and crisp, with a touch of Athena, Anna, and Cynthia about it. It also has that stylish Greek mythological heritage: Anthea is an epithet of Hera, the…
Antigone
Greek
"worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents"
In Greek mytholgy, Antigone was the noble and courageous daughter of Oedipus, who acts as his guide after he blinds himself. Antigone is also the eponymous heroine of a play by Jean Anouilh. Despite…
Soluna
Spanish, Combination of Sol and Luna
"sun + moon"
A name made up of opposites that blend seamlessly into one. Evoking ideas of astrology, tarot cards, graphic tees, and holiday resorts, Soluna fits in with Top 1000 options like Marisol, Solveig,…
Mithian
Cornish place name
"unknown meaning"
With other Cornish names like Elowen and Jago catching people's attention, the mythical sounding Mithian might prove an unexpected and magical feeling choice. Traditionally called Mydhyan , Mithian…
Lenity
English from French
"kindness, gentleness"
A melodic virtue name, derived from the French lénité . It means kindness, as in granting lenience. Lenity is a profoundly rare name with no recorded usage in the U.S.
Altaluna
Latin, combination of Alta and Luna
"high, sublime + moon"
Celestial, poetic, and powerful, Altaluna is a Medieval Italian name, combining the elements of Alta , meaning "high" – or "sublime" in a more poetic sense – and the on-trend Luna, meaning "moon".…
Erella
Hebrew
"angel"
Erella is a rare Hebrew name, also found as Erela and Erelah, that is derived from the unisex Erel, a form of Ariel used in modern Israel.
Caspia
Flower name, feminine form of Caspian
"white"
Caspia is both a feminization of the rising star Caspian, and the name of a flower that often grows near the sea or on salt marshes. Likely derived from the Latin term Caspii , meaning "white",…
Sihana
Albanian
"like the moon"
A rare Albanian name with a gorgeous sound and celestial meaning. Model Sihana Shalaj was the first Kosovar Albanian woman to walk the runway for Chanel.
Sanika
Sanskrit
"flute"
A bubbly name most often heard in India, Sanika has a sweet musical meaning and could be an alluring way to get to the nickname Sunny.
Annefien
Dutch
"grace"
A sweet combination of Anne and the -fien suffix, used in the Netherlands. Parents looking for a more unique alternative to Josephine may want to consider this dainty Dutch name.
Caspara
Feminine variation of Casper or Jasper, Persian
"bringer of treasure"
An unusual feminization of boy name Caspar with a beautiful meaning and familiar nicknames Cassie and Cass. It is also the name of a sports clothing brand.
Liridona
Albanian
"desire for freedom"
A grand, dramatic Albanian name with a patriotic meaning, Liridona has a beautiful sound and could be a fresh take on Donna, or a longer form of Lyra.
Loena
Dutch, from Latin
"moon"
Loena is a Dutch form of Luna, pronounced the same as the original. While Luna is more common in the Netherlands, Loena is also established. A famous example is the Belgian figure skater Loena…
Effrosyni
Modern Greek form of Euphrosyne
"merriment, cheerfulness"
Lively and cheerful, Effrosyni is the modern Greek form of the ancient Euphrosyne. Its meaning is interpreted as "mirth and merriment" from the elements eu meaning "good" and phren meaning "mind,…
Alcmena
Form of Alcmene, Greek Mythology
"strength and power of the moon"
Celestial and strong, Alcmena is a Latinized form of Alcmene a figure from Greek mythology, best known as the mother of Heracles after Zeus tricked her into thinking he was her absent husband. The…
Feronia
Etruscan mythology
"wild, untamed, of the fields and woods"
In Etruscan mythology, Feronia was the goddess of wildlife, liberty, fertility, health, and abundance, who also granted freedom to slaves and rights to the poor. She was worshipped by the Sabine and…
Nuna
Ewe, Inuit, Greenlandic, Jewish, Akkadian
"gift; earth, land, country; fish"
With its sweet, familiar sound, Nuna is a multicultural name with a variety of different origins and meanings, making it a versatile yet rare choice. As an African name, it likely derives from the…