Kiira's Favorites -- Female
- Tess
Origin:
English, diminutive of TheresaMeaning:
"to harvest"Description:
Cosy and warm but with plenty of substance and strength, Tess is a literary diminutive that works perfectly well as a stand-alone name. Stylish in the Netherlands, it currently sits outside the Top 1000 in the US, where Tessa and Teresa are currently preferred.
- Katja
Origin:
German; Scandinavian; Finnish; Dutch; Slovene; Croatian, from GreekMeaning:
"pure"Description:
A sweet and international short form of Catherine, pronounced like Katya and used in various European languages.
- Fionn
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"fair or white"Description:
Fionn is the Irish form of the name modernized as Finn, but popular in this form in Ireland, where it's in the boys' Top 20. A couple dozen baby boys in the US were named Fionn last year and no baby girls, though there were girls named Finn, Fionna, and Fionnuala, so Fionn may be thought of as a variation or short form of those names.
- Cerise
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"cherry"Description:
Infinitely preferable to the tease-inspiring English version of the word.
- Etana
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"strength of purpose"Description:
Girlish for Ethan: attractive and unusual.
- Corisande
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"chorus-singer"Description:
Corisande is a very unusual, haunting choice, with the aura of medieval romance--it is found in early Spanish romantic tales, arriving in the English-speaking world in the nineteenth century.
- Vivia
Origin:
Italian variation of VivianMeaning:
"life"Description:
Vivia, the fresh Italian version of newly popular name, streamlines and even vivifies the original.
- Vienne
Origin:
Variation of Vienna, place-nameDescription:
Vienne came to Western consciousness as the name of the French heroine of the popular 1990s book and then movie Chocolat. Vienne is a variation of Vienna, the name of the Austrian capital that has been used as a first name for centuries. Vienne may also be a short form or variation of Vivienne.
- Jolán
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"violet"Description:
One of a number of similar forms of the "violet" name family used throughout Europe — others include Yolanda, Violante and Iolanthe.
- Ysolt
Description:
Ysolt is a feminine name derived from the medieval romance of Tristan and Isolde (also spelled Iseult, Isolt, or Yseult). This ancient Celtic name likely means "ice" or "fair, beautiful one" in its original form. Ysolt represents a rare variant spelling that maintains the name's medieval character while offering a distinctive appearance. The name carries rich literary and legendary associations, representing one of literature's most famous tragic love stories. Though never common in modern usage, Ysolt appeals to parents drawn to names with historical depth and artistic significance. Its unusual spelling and pronunciation (typically ee-SOLT or ih-SOLT) give it an exotic, mysterious quality while connecting the bearer to centuries of romantic literary tradition.
- Theora
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"a thinker or watcher"Description:
Soft and gentle, but feels like a less meaningful contraction of Theodora.
- Merethe
- Merete
- Benoîte
- Tovia
- Gaetana
Origin:
Italian place-nameDescription:
Gaeta is a southern Italian region; this makes a sunny first name.
- Linnet
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"flaxen haired"Description:
Although the accent in Linnet is on the first syllable, it could be confused with the dated Lynette.
- Anwen
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"very fair, beautiful"Description:
Anwen is one of the simplest and best of the classic Welsh girls' names, more unusual than Bronwen but with the same serene feel.
- Carys
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"love"Description:
Light, pretty and distinctive in appearance, Carys is one of that sweet group of girl names with a loving meaning. A relatively modern name, it didn't come into use in its native Wales until the late nineteenth century, and even then, it wasn't a mainstream choice until the middle of the twentieth century. Pronounced as CA-riss, the beginning sound is like the one cat or Catherine, not said to rhyme with Claire.
- Eliisa or Elisa
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