Peculiar Italian Names (Girls)

Manon

French, diminutive of Marie

"bitter"

Manon is an endearing French pet name for Marie or Marianne; it has the international yet straightforward feel that makes it a viable import. Manon of the Spring was a gorgeous French film, Manon…

Pola

Short form of Amapola, Arabic

"poppy"

Pola is an international name that still bears the femme fatalish air of Polish-born silent screen vamp Pola Negri, whole birth name was Apolonia. Rarely used, she could join sisters Lola and Nola.

Edda

Norse

"poetry"

This Old Norse girl name has a lovely meaning and a familiar yet distinctive sound.

Selenia

Elaboration of Selene, Greek

"moon"

This elaboration is sometimes used in Italy.

Annita

Annita is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be viewed as a diminutive of Anna, which comes from the Hebrew Hannah meaning "grace," or as a variant of Anita, which developed as a Spanish…

Argentina

Latin

"silver"

South America provides a continent of interesting, undiscovered names -- Bolivia, Peru, Brazil, and the tango-rhythmed Argentina.

Edi

Edi is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Albanian, it's a short form of names containing the element 'ed' meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' In Hebrew contexts, it may be a diminutive…