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Latin
"woman of honor"
Honora and Honoria are two ways of softening the severity of Honor, while retaining its righteous meaning. They were predominant until the Reformation, when the Puritans adopted the abstract virtue…
Greek place-name
The name of an ancient country located in South Asia Minor, perfect for someone looking for a rare and feminine name with history.
"blooming"
The Latin names for girls Florentina may be the most feminissima and flowery of the 'Flor" names. Another option would be Fiorentina, though you can also downshift to Flora or Florence.
Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin
"mild, merciful"
The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.
Hipolito is a masculine name derived from the Greek name Hippolytos, combining 'hippos' (horse) and 'lytos' (loosened or freed), creating the meaning 'freer of horses' or 'one who lets horses loose.'…
Cirilo is a masculine name of Spanish and Portuguese origin, derived from the Greek name Kyrillos (Cyril in English), meaning 'lordly' or 'masterful.' With roots tracing back to ancient Greece, the…
Italian, feminine variation of Dominic
"belonging to the Lord"
Fashionably Continental and much fresher than Dominique, though it's been used since the Middle Ages. Dominica can be spelled any number of ways, from Dominika to Domenica, but we prefer this…
Alegra is a feminine name of Latin origin meaning 'happy' or 'joyful.' Closely related to the Spanish word 'alegría' (joy) and the Italian 'allegra,' this name embodies a spirit of cheerfulness and…
Basque
"era, time"
Part of a group of lovely A-starting names popular in Spain, along with Ainhoa and Aitana. Spanish actress Aroa Gimeno introduced this one.
Greek
"most beautiful"
Calista Flockhart may have made her variation of this beautiful Greek name familiar to modern Americans, but the even-edgier x version was the name of an earlier feminist heroine: a character in Kate…
Portuguese
"lover of horses"
Portuguese form of Philippa
Spanish variation of Latin
"luck, fate, wealth"
Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.
Fortunato is a masculine name of Italian and Spanish origin derived from the Latin 'fortunatus' meaning 'lucky,' 'fortunate,' or 'blessed.' With roots in ancient Roman culture, this expressive name…
Spanish
"illuminated"
A distinctive, rhythmic, and lovely Spanish name that suggests enlightenment.
