The NeverEnding Girls List

Roksana

Polish and Russian variation of Roxane

Plausible name for parents with Slavic roots, known as the wife of Alexander the Great.

Mikhaila

This Russian version of Michaela adds yet another variation -- Makayla, Micaela, McKayla -- to the pot.

Marva

Marva is a feminine name with multiple documented origins. It emerged as a diminutive form of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, in some European traditions. Alternatively, it may derive from the…

Willoughby

English

"farm near the willows; willow town"

With Willow and Willa becoming more popular for girls, surname-style Willoughby could be a more unusual alternative. Meaning "farm near the willows" or "willow town", depending on how you interpret…

Caraway

Nature name

An edible plant used in seed and spice form.

Meta

German, Slovene, and Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret, Greek

"pearl"

A unique international short form of Margaret, now associated with Facebook and Instagram and with "meta" fiction, books, TV shows, and similar that are self-referential.

Valarey

Valarey is a modern feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly a unique variation of Valerie or a combination of syllables created for its pleasing sound. Valerie itself derives from the Latin…

Rheta

Greek

"eloquent speaker"

See RETA.

Rivulet

English

"small stream"

Part River, part Violet, part Lettie, Rivulet is an intriguing word name with potential.

Citlalli

Nahuatl

"star"

Derived from the language of the Nahua people of Mexico and Central America, Citalli is a sparkly name meaning "star". The Hispanized form spelling Xitlali may be more familiar.

Ellisif

Icelandic variation of Elizabeth

Elthea

Elthea is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, though it may be a variant of the Greek-derived Althea, meaning "with healing power." It could also be a creative combination of the common…

Athenea

Athenea is a feminine name derived from Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, and crafts. This variation adds a feminine ending to the classical name, giving it a softer, more…

Trula

Variation of Trudy or Truly

A variation of Trudy, blended with the sounds of Lula, Beulah, Eula, and Zula, Trula has the possible meanings of "strength" or "strength of the spear" from Trudy and Gertrude, or, as a compound…