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Italian feminine variation of Abraham
"father of multitudes"
This lovely name is all but unknown outside Italy but fits perfectly in with the fashions for vowel-starting names that are elaborately feminine. Might make a distinctive alternative to Angelina or…
Itali is a rare feminine name that likely derives from geographical associations with Italy. This uncommon name carries Mediterranean connotations and may be considered a creative variant of Italia…
Variation of Otho
"wealth, fortune"
Possibly created as an elaboration of Otho or Otto, Othello is almost exclusively associated with Shakespeare's 1603 tragedy of the same name. Borne by a Moorish General who is tricked and…
Latin
"lover of God"
Amadea is a strong and musical feminine form of Amadeus, as in Mozart. In more conservative times, Amadea might have seemed too strange for use on a contemporary baby, but by today's sensibility, it…
Almira is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, possibly derived from Arabic "al-amirah" meaning "princess" or "commander," or from Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "famous." The name…
Iliani is a melodic feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of the Hawaiian name 'Iliani, which means "high chief," or could be related to the Russian Iliana, a form of…
Ivi is a short, modern feminine name that may have multiple origins. It could be a variation of Ivy, the English name derived from the climbing plant symbolizing fidelity, or it might be related to…
American variation of Jansen, Dutch, Native American
"son of Jan; yankee"
Yancy has two separate American origins — first as the Native American term for "Yankee," and second as the Americanized variation of the common Dutch surname Jansen. Jan being the Dutch form of…
"eagle"
An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation. That said, contemporary interest in the name…
Gaelic
"nut kernel"
Pretty and soulful name of a goddess from Irish mythology and several Irish saints. Singer Enya, born Eithne Ní Bhraonáin, has made the Anglicized spelling familiar. Eithne comes from the vocabulary…
English combination of Elizabeth + Isabelle
"God is my oath"
What do you do when you love two variations of the same name that also sound quite distinct? One option is to blend them together and keep the best of both. Elizabelle - and Elizabella - have been in…
Hawaiian
"hawk of royalty"
Iolani feels quintessentially Hawaiian, a stylish origin for baby names these days thanks to Malia, the Hawaiian name of the Obamas' older daughter. The initial I is pronounced with a long e sound,…
Aabriella is a feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration of names like Abriella or Gabriella. Beginning with a double 'aa' gives it a distinctive appearance that makes it stand out…
Finnish, meaning unknown
Vowel-loaded, acronym-sounding Finnish name might have some problems here. Stick with ADA.
Aaisha is a feminine name of Arabic origin, representing a variation of Aisha (also spelled Ayesha), which means 'alive' or 'she who lives.' The name holds significant importance in Islamic culture…
Aalaiya is a modern feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Aaliyah or Aliyah. With roots in Arabic meaning 'high,' 'exalted,' or 'ascending,' this contemporary spelling adaptation…
Aaleasha is a unique feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of Alicia or Alisha. Its origins likely blend elements from Germanic and Arabic roots, with the Germanic 'adal'…
Aamena is a feminine name of Arabic origin, representing a variant spelling of Amina or Aminah. The name means 'trustworthy,' 'faithful,' or 'honest' in Arabic, embodying qualities of reliability and…
Aba is a concise masculine name with rich multicultural origins. In Ghana, particularly among the Akan people, Aba is traditionally a male name given to a boy born on Thursday, following their…
Variation of Abilene, place name
An obscurity, though with the popularity of Abigail and the rise of all names that start with A, may make an attractive choice.
