Bewitching Ladies
- Fionnuala
Origin:
Irish GaelicMeaning:
"white shoulders"Description:
This lovely Gaelic name, very popular in the Emerald Isle, has inspired a whole host of diminutives (including Nuala and Nola) and variant spellings, from Finola to Finula to the Scottish and English Fenella. In Irish legend Fionnuala was one of the four children of Lir who were transformed into swans for 900 years.
- Ignatia
Description:
Ignatia is a feminine name derived from the masculine name Ignatius, which comes from the Latin 'ignis' meaning 'fire.' The name carries connotations of passion, warmth, and energy. Historically, it gained prominence through St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order, though the feminine form has always been much rarer. Ignatia has never achieved widespread popularity but appeals to parents seeking a distinctive classical name with spiritual roots. The name is used across various European cultures, particularly in Catholic communities. In homeopathic medicine, Ignatia is also known as a remedy derived from the St. Ignatius bean, adding an unusual dimension to the name's associations.
- Lilyanna
Origin:
Variation of Liliana, compound name, Lily + AnnaMeaning:
"lily + grace"Description:
You can think of Lilyanna as a variation of Liliana, the Spanish and Italian form of Lilian, or as a combination of the names Lily and Anna. All types of Lily-related names have been fashionable for many years now, with Lillian and Lily the most common and many other variations in use. What that means is that any little girl with any of the Lily variations is likely to find plenty of company—maybe too much, depending on your viewpoint.
- Severa
- Vindemiatrix