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French variation of Lilian
"lily, a flower"
Now that Lily has become hugely popular, parents in love with this flower name are looking further afield for substitutes such as Liliane and Liliana.
Latin
"little female bear"
A saint's name with a noteworthy literary background, including uses by Shakespeare in Two Gentlemen of Verona and Much Ado About Nothing , by Ben Johnson, Walter Scott, Longfellow, D. H. Lawrence…
Short form of Eleanor
A sweet, breezy short form of Eleanor, that happens to coincide with the name of an ancient Italian town. It is a popular choice in Switzerland, Finland, and France, though the spellings Eléa and…
German and Swedish
"prosperous"
Form of Ottilie or Odilia
Greek
"gold"
Cressida is a golden, mythological, and Shakespearean name, much better known in Britain than it is in the US. Given to just 11 American girls in a recent year — though still the highest number on…
Aracelia is a lyrical feminine name with Latin and Spanish roots. It appears to be a variation of Araceli, which derives from the Latin phrase 'ara caeli' meaning 'altar of heaven' or 'altar of the…
Hebrew, feminine variation of Raphael
"God has healed"
A euphonious and lovely name with a dark-eyed, long-flowing-haired image, Raphaela is, like Gabriella and Isabella, beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream.
"relating to springtime"
Cerelia is a melodic and unusual choice, perfect for a child born in April or May. Another version is Cerella.
Variation of Alexandra, Greek
"defending men"
Alexandra is a name with many international variations, elaborations and short forms, and Alexandrine is one of the more unusual, found mostly in France and Germany. Another, Alexandrina, was the…
French variation of Alexandra
This unusual form of Alexandra might be seen and pronounced as a combination of Alex and Anne.
Variation of Alexin, Alexinus, or Alexandrine, Greek
Alexine could be a diminutive for the classic name Alexandra, a short form of Alexandrine, or a feminine form of the French Alexin, a variation of Alexinus. Alexine Tinne (born Alexandrine "Alexine"…
French, diminutive of Amanda
"much-loved"
This fragrant, almond-scented name has hardly been heard in this country, which is a pity--we've loved it since John Malkovich used it for his now grown daughter. A French diminutive of Amanda, it…
Irish variation of Brighid
Brigidine is a unique take on Bridget used by singer Sinead O'Connor. But assuming you're not an Irish rock star, you'd probably do better to stop at Brigid.
French
"nasturtium"
Capucine was a chic French actress half a century ago and has been one of the most fashionable girl names in France in recent decades, ranking in France's Top 100. Capucine is also popular in…
Caralie is a feminine name with French influences, possibly derived from combining 'cara' (dear or beloved in Latin) with the French suffix '-lie.' The name has a graceful, melodic quality with its…
Cerella is a feminine name with Italian and Latin influences. It likely derives from names like Ceres (the Roman goddess of agriculture) or Circe from Greek mythology. The suffix "-ella" adds a…
Elisabeta is the Romanian and Portuguese variant of Elizabeth, a name with Hebrew origins meaning "God is my oath" or "God's promise." This elegant feminine name has been used by European royalty…
Emilienne is an elegant feminine name with French origins. It serves as the feminine form of Emilien, which derives from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'eager.' This sophisticated…
Evenie is an uncommon feminine name with obscure origins, possibly serving as a variant of Evonne, Yvonne, or Eugenia. It may also derive from the Greek 'eugenes' meaning 'well-born' or 'noble,' or…
Latin, feminine variation of Faust
"fortunate one"
Faustine has a positive meaning, although the association with the character who sold his soul to the devil may be off-putting. This name is among the Top 100 girls' names in France, but was given to…
