Quirky Cemetery Names

Sylvina

Sylvina is a delicate feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' It's an elaboration of the more common Sylvia, with the added suffix creating a more ornate…

Thirza

Hebrew; diminutive of Theresa, English

"delightful; harvest"

This rarely used Old Testament name will inevitably set off a connection to thirst. Thirza was historically used as both an independent name and as a nickname for Theresa.

Thursa

Thursa is an uncommon feminine name with Norse origins, possibly derived from Thor, the god of thunder in Norse mythology. The name may also have connections to Thurse, referring to giants in…

Wava

Variation of Wave, Waverly, or Wafa

"wave; quivering aspen; loyal"

Briefly popular in the 1910s and 20s, Wava is an unusual choice that nevertheless the familiar elements of Ava, Eva, Waverly, and Ocean. While the exact origins of the name are unknown, it may have…