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Mirilla is a melodious feminine name with possible roots in several language traditions. It may be a diminutive or elaborate form of Mira (meaning 'wonderful' in Slavic languages, 'peace' in…
Medwenna is a rare feminine name with ancient Cornish origins. It derives from the name of a 5th-century Cornish saint, also known as Menfre or Menefreda, who was venerated in Cornwall. The name…
Meirna is an uncommon feminine name that may have several possible origins. It could be a variant of Myrna, which has Irish Gaelic roots meaning 'beloved,' or it might relate to Meira, a Hebrew name…
Naiad originates from Greek mythology, where Naiads were a type of water nymph who presided over fountains, wells, springs, and other freshwater bodies. The name derives from the Greek word 'náein,'…
Greek place-name
The name of a famous valley in ancient Greece, with ties to the historic Nemean Games.
Greek
"sea nymph"
More intriguing than the more familiar form Nerida, this name is perfect for a beach baby, or a baby born under a water sign.
Welsh
"chief, lady"
A sweet yet substantial name of Welsh origin, Nerys has the fresh feel of Carys, but the vintage charm of Mavis, Morag, and Lois. Likely borrowing from the Welsh element nêr meaning "lord, chief",…
Ubelia is an uncommon feminine name with possible connections to the Latin word "ubertas," meaning abundance or fertility. It may also relate to names like Ophelia or Obelia, though with a…
Norse, diminutive of Ingrid or Inga
"guarded by Ing or Ing is beautiful"
Inka is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. Most prominently, it references the Inca civilization of South America, lending the name historical and cultural significance. In Finnish and…
Latin
"apple"
This name of the Roman goddess of fruit trees is also associated with a suburban town in Southern California.
"first rose"
Primula is related to Primrose, the name and the flower, and would make a quirky yet charming (or is it charming yet quirky?) botanical name for a first daughter.
Irish
"ancient"
Feminine form of Cian, a name from Irish legend.
Variation of Sapphire
Saffira is the softer, Latin variation of the English name Sapphire. In sound it is reminiscent of Zephyra.
Music name
Peaceful and melodic, but a bit pretentious.
Word name
The Puritans used it as a virtue name -- but today it would just be considered weird: silence is no longer golden.
"the sea"
A pretty, rarely used Greek name, Thalassa is the ancient personification of the sea, particularly the Mediterranean, who is sometimes considered the mother of Aphrodite. In 1991, a newly discovered…
"a thinker, watcher; gift of god"
There are two ways to look at Theora. On one hand, it's a contracted form of Theodora, blending the appeal of both Thea and Dora. In this case, it would mean "gift of god". On the other hand,…
Vallia is a rare feminine name with potential roots in several linguistic traditions. It may be derived from Latin 'vallis' meaning 'valley,' or could be a feminine variant of names like Vallius or…
Vanora is an elegant feminine name with Celtic roots, particularly associated with Scottish and Irish heritage. Often considered a variant of Guinevere (King Arthur's queen), Vanora carries the…
French
"star, leading actor"
Translating to "star", but used to refer to the leading female artist in a cabaret show, for French speakers, this would be like naming your child "Showgirl". Alternatively however, it could be a…
