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Latin
"red-haired"
A feminine form of Rufus, which has potential in the current trend for ancient Roman names.
Spanish
"conception"
Name given in honor of the Virgin Mary that might prove difficult for a modern Spanish-American child to pull off.
Spanish and Italian form of Nympha, Greek
"nymph"
Ninfa is a form of Nympha occasionally found in modern Italy and Spanish-speaking countries. There is a Garden of Ninfa in the Latina province of Italy.
Irish
"festive; affection, endearment"
An anglicized spelling of Muirne, the name of the mother of Finn mac Cool in Irish legend, Myrna has a unique sound and two possible meanings, both of which are positive. Actress Myrna Loy was a…
"white"
Attractive ancient name borne by several saints but sullied by association with yeast infection.
Guillermina is the feminine Spanish form of Wilhelm, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'will' or 'determination' and 'helmet' or 'protection.' This elegant name carries a sense of strength…
"snows"
A name bestowed in honor of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora de la Nieves, referring to a miracle she performed with unmelted snow in the August heat of Rome.
re-MEH-dee-oss
Remedios is an unusual and evocative Marian name, from Nuestra Señora de los Remedios , which means "Our Lady of the Remedies". A famous real-life bearer is 20th century Spanish surrealist artist…
Leonarda is a feminine name derived from Leonard, which has Germanic origins meaning 'brave lion' (from 'leon' meaning lion and 'hard' meaning brave or hardy). It's the feminine equivalent of…
"of the garden"
Hortensia is an ancient Roman name that's also the common name of the flower hydrangea. The French form of the name is Hortense, which is coming back into style in Paris but has never caught on in…
Felipa is the feminine form of Felipe, which is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Philip. Derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses' or 'friend of horses,' this name has…
German
"brave as a bear"
Too close in sound to the so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out Bernard.
"she who smiles"
Erendira was the name of a Gabriel Garcia Marquez heroine and also a mythological princess. The name is best known in Mexico.
"ardent, burning"
This Spanish form of the yet-to-be-revived Ignatius was borne by an early and influential Philipina nun known as Mother Ignacia.
Herminia is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from the Greek god Hermes, messenger of the gods. This elegant name means 'messenger' or 'interpreter.' Herminia has historical significance in…
Portuguese and Spanish form of Domitlla, Italian
"tamed"
This variation of Domitilla has an air of ancient grandeur and strength while still feeling wearable. Derived from the Latin domitus meaning "having been tamed", it comes with the familiar nicknames…
Pascuala is the feminine form of Pascal, which derives from the Latin name 'Paschalis,' meaning 'relating to Easter' or 'born during Passover.' This traditional Spanish name honors the Christian…
Eufemia is a classical feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'euphemia' meaning 'good speech' or 'words of good omen.' In ancient Greece, euphemia referred to speaking words of praise or…
Variation of Clotilde, Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese
"famous in battle"
A rare and warmer version of Clotilde, in combination with the Greek name Cleo. The first recorded use of Cleotilde was in 1894. It peaked in 1924 when 16 baby girls were named Cleotilde.
