Lissy's Long List of Loves

Tigerlily

English flower name

This name of the bright orange flower found in Asia has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries. A notable namesake is Tiger Lily, the Native American princess from Peter Pan . Read more…

Tora

Norse

"thunder"

Tora is the female version of Tor or Thor, the name of the Norse god of thunder. Actress Jeanne Tripplehorn chose it for her daughter.

Valetta

Latin place and surname

This name of the major Maltese city takes on an air of attractiveness via model Amber Valletta, making it an appealing alternative to the overexposed Valerie and Vanessa.

Verity

Latin

"truth"

If you love Puritan virtue names and want to move beyond Hope and Faith and Grace, this is a wonderful choice, both for its meaning and its sound. A rare find here, though occasionally heard in…

Verusya

Verusya is a delicate feminine name of Russian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive form of Vera. While Vera means 'faith' in Russian, derived from Latin 'verus' meaning 'true,' Verusya…

Viviette

French variation of Vivian

"life"

Embroidered lace hankie of a name, used in a Thomas Hardy novel. That literary cred lends some gravitas. An exceedingly rare name -- Viviette was used for no baby girls In the US last year -- it…

Zaharira

Zaharira is a feminine name of Hebrew origin that provides a unique and melodic variation of more common names like Zahara or Zahra. The name likely derives from the Hebrew word 'zohar' meaning…

Zahira

Arabic

"helper, supporter"

Zahira is the feminine form of Zahir. Some may relate it to the more familiar Zahara.

Zaidee

Zaidee is a feminine name with multiple possible origins, most likely derived from the Arabic name Zaida meaning 'growth' or 'prosperity.' It may also be a variant spelling of Sadie, which originated…

Zephyrine

Feminine variation of Zephyr, Greek

"west wind"

Zephyr may not be a name often heard in the U.S., but its variations are used throughout Europe. Zephyrine, a cousin in sound and feel if not in fact to such lovely names as Severine and Seraphina,…

Živanka

Slavic

"full of life"

A vibrant and lively name, Živanka is likely to be a variation of Živa or Živana. Deriving from the Old Slavic word živŭ meaning "alive, living", it is also related to a Slavic goddess, associated…