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French diminutive of Ottilie
"prospers in battle"
This name, more often spelled Ottoline, is curiously appealing, in a hoop-skirted, wasp-waisted way; heard more often in novels than real life, though that is showing some signs of change.
Variation of Proserpine, Latin
"bringer of destruction"
The Roman equivalent of Persephone, making her a goddess of spring, and queen of the underworld. Also spelled Proserpine.
Dutch, Norwegian
"wild"
An intriguingly wild alternative to Sven.
Greek mythological name, meaning unknown
Thisbe, the name of a beautiful but tragic lover in mythology, is lively and cute -- in a slightly thistly, prickly way. Ovid retold the story of Thisbe and Pyramus, young lovers in ancient Babylon…
Norse
"Thor's ruler"
Torvald, not to be confused with Torvill of skating fame, is a Norse name which might be of interest to parents looking for Thor-related options. Torvald is most familiar in the English-speaking…
Latin
"evening star"
Said to refer to either Jupiter or Venus, either of which would be preferable as a name.
Zafer is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning 'victorious' or 'triumphant.' This powerful name carries connotations of success and achievement. In Turkish culture, where the name is particularly…
