Obscure Female Names

Valoria

Valoria is a feminine name with Latin origins, deriving from the word "valor," meaning courage, strength, and bravery. This elegant name combines the powerful concept of valor with a melodic,…

Vanora

Vanora is an elegant feminine name with Celtic roots, particularly associated with Scottish and Irish heritage. Often considered a variant of Guinevere (King Arthur's queen), Vanora carries the…

Varvara

Russian, Greek, and Czech variation of Barbara

An interesting and appealingly international spin on Barbara, with a lot of charm and energy.

Viveka

Swedish, Nordic; Sanskrit

"alive, life; wisdom"

A truly multicultural choice, with separate origins from Scandinavia (also spelled Viveca and Vivica), as well as India (with spiritual meaning in Hinduism).

Xanthia

Variation of Xanthe, Greek

"golden, yellow"

Xanthia gets this classic Greek name closer to the modern Cynthia, sometimes used as its Anglo equivalent. That initial X makes even the oldest name feel modern. And using Xanthia as a middle name…

Yelena

Russian variation of Helen

"bright, shining one"

One of many international versions of this classic.

Yvette

French, feminine of Yves

"yew tree"

This French name has the elegance of other '-ette' names like Colette and Odette, and is a botanical name without being too obvious about it. Related to the sleek French name Yves, it was popular in…