Kiira's Favorites -- Female

Odile

French variation of German Otthild

"prospers in battle"

Odette's evil Swan Lake twin -- gives the name a sinuous, sensuous appeal. It was a popular choice in France in the 20th century and made the Top 40 back in 1952, however, it has since fallen out of…

Tamsin

English, contracted form of Thomasina

"twin"

Tamsin is an offbeat name occasionally heard in Britain and just waiting to be discovered here. U.K. actress Tamsin Greig is a star of the show Episodes , Tamsin Olivier is the daughter of Joan…

Marieke

Marieke is a Dutch and Frisian feminine name, serving as a diminutive form of Maria. Ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Miriam, it shares the same roots as Mary, meaning "sea of bitterness,"…

Liljana

Liljana is a beautiful feminine name of Slavic origin, primarily found in countries like North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia, and other parts of Eastern Europe. It derives from the word 'lilija,'…

Bente

Danish feminine form of Benedict

"blessed"

Bente, pronounced ben-tah, is a popular girls' name in both The Netherlands and Denmark though largely unknown in the English-speaking world. It suffers by being a near-homonym of the English word…

Catrin

Welsh and German

"pure"

The sweet and simple Welsh form of Katherine, long popular in Wales but dropping down the popularity charts now. As a German name, it's a short form of Katharina.

Xantha

Xantha is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from 'xanthos,' meaning 'yellow' or 'blonde.' This distinctive name evokes images of golden light and sunny warmth. Though rare in common usage,…

Lía

Lía is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, primarily Spanish and Hebrew. In Spanish contexts, it's often a variant spelling of Lia or Lea, while in Hebrew tradition, it relates to the…