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- Petrova
Origin:
Russian, Bulgarian, "descendent of Peter, Petar, or Pyotr"Meaning:
"descendent of Peter, Petar, or Pyotr"Description:
A Russian and Bulgarian surname that may sound like a given name to English ears, Petrova means "descendant of Peter" (or of Petar or Pyotr: its Bulgarian and Russian forms) and would be unlikely (or at least very, very rarely) used as a first name in its native countries.
- Trillian
Origin:
Literary nameDescription:
Douglas Adams invented this name for a character (aka Tricia) in Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy. It has a nice, trilly sound, and is accessible via its kinship with Gillian/Jillian.
- Hitty
Origin:
Diminutive of Mehitabel, HebrewMeaning:
"God rejoices"Description:
An old-school nickname for a rare biblical gem. Hetty is a more favorable option.
- Arwen
- Asha
- Batty
- Beezus
- Bess
- Brienne
- Eilonwy
- Ermengarde
- Karana
- Kilmeny
- Loveday
- Lovis
- Lyanna
- Madicken
- Margaery
- Melisandre
- Nymeria
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