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By banomi · Updated March 2023
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Greek
"studious"
The unusual Parmenia is very occasionally chosen by Latino parents.
"middle"
Mythological princess who killed her kids. Eternal no-no.
Isotta is a feminine Italian name, essentially the Italian form of Isolde or Iseult from Arthurian legend. The name derives from a Celtic origin, though its exact meaning remains disputed, with some…
Italian variation of Electra, from Greek
"amber, shining, bright"
Less electric and more serene than Electra which comes with a lot of tragic and psychoanalytical baggage, Elettra is the Italian form that ranks in the Top 200 in the Italian charts. Nicknames Etta,…
Diminutive of Clara, Latin
"bright, clear"
An elaborate diminutive of Clara with a slightly retro feel, Claretta was at its peak in the 1940s though it's never been particularly popular. Nevertheless, it may make an unexpected route to…
Chiarina is a delicate feminine name with Italian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of 'Chiara,' the Italian variant of 'Clara.' Derived from the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'bright, clear, or…
"needle"
Victorian feel.
Spanish
"sweetness"
Miguel de Cervantes invented this elaborate-sounding name -- which roughly translates as "sweetness" -- for the beautiful maiden Don Quixote is obsessed with in his great novel. Even in the fictional…
Latin
"mild, merciful"
This ancient feminine form is the kind of name your child will grow into...at least by her fiftieth birthday.
"good luck, fortune"
In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.
English
"agreeable, lighthearted"
A sweet, modern descriptive name, with a wholesome and winning feel, Winsome means "appealing, fresh, simple, innocent" or "cheerful and lighthearted." Some may find it a little too cutesy, but with…
Italian, musical term
Cadenza takes the popular CADENCE and gives it a more operatic flourish.
Italian
"sand"
If you're looking for a beachy name with an Italian accento.
Cornish
"red"
Ancient martyr name that sounds totally modern, but perhaps too close to rumor.
Scottish occupational name
"piper"
This musical choice fits right in with all the new hard-working Millers and Gardeners. It's also a Scottish demonym, referring to an inhabitant of the historic Scottish county of Fife.
Odessia is a feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variation of Odessa, derived from the name of the Ukrainian port city on the Black Sea, which itself comes from the ancient Greek…
Spanish variation of Latin
"luck, fate, wealth"
Brimming over with a sense of good fortune. Could make a little girl feel very lucky.
