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Petronela
Greek
"rock, stone"
Petronela, along with Petronella and Petronelle, are relatives of Petra, sister of Peter. Old names, they are exceedingly rare. But they could be an original route to the cute nicknames Nell and…
Roxana
Persian
"dawn; or, little star"
The name of the wife of Alexander the Great, more attractive than the better-known Roxanne. Roxana was first used in the English-speaking world in the 1600s and was popularized by Daniel Defoe's…
Rozalia
Rozalia is a feminine name with Slavic and Hungarian origins, being a variant of Rosalia. The name derives from Latin 'rosa,' meaning 'rose,' the beloved flower long associated with beauty and love.…
Sabina
Latin
"Sabine"
Sabina is a sleek but neglected name with the same spirited, stylish feel of Sabrina, Serena, and Selena. It ranked towards the latter end of the US charts in the early 20th century while a more…
Sanda
Sanda is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Romanian and South Slavic traditions, it functions as a diminutive of Alexandra, meaning "defender of mankind." In Scottish Gaelic…
Sandra
Diminutive of Alessandra, Italian from Greek
"defending men"
2012's Hurricane Sandy blew away whatever style currency Sandra retained from its 1960s Sandra Dee heyday. While in recent years it's been associated with Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor,…
Serghei
Simona
Simona is a feminine name of Italian and Eastern European origin, serving as the feminine form of Simon, which derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard.' This elegant name has…
Stefan
German, Scandinavian, Polish, and Russian variation of Stephen, Greek
"crown, garland"
An elegant, continental name for the post-Steve era. It debuted on the US Top 1000 in 1949, fell off in 2008 for one year, then dropped off again in 2024 and seems to be heading downward along with…
Stefania
Italian, Polish, and Greek feminine form of Stephen
"crown, wreath"
A feminine form of Stephen, with a touch more flair than Stephanie. Popular in Romania, Poland, and Moldova, familiar in Italy, England and Wales, and Czechia, diminutives include the Greek Fani and…
Stela
Stela is a feminine name with roots in Latin and Slavic languages, being a variant of Stella, which means 'star.' In countries like Romania, Croatia, and Macedonia, Stela is often preferred over…
Tatiana
Russian, from Latin family name Tatius, meaning unknown
Classic yet spritely, Tatiana has long been familiar and popular in Russia and Eastern Europe, though it wasn't until the 80s that it caught on in the English-speaking world. With short forms Tiana,…
Tereza
Portuguese, Czech, and Romanian variation of Theresa
"to harvest"
A favorite in Brazil, with the z adding extra zest.
Vasilica