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Nevia

Nevia is a feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from 'nevis' meaning 'snow' or connected to the ancient Roman clan name Naevius. It may also be related to the Latin word 'novus' meaning…

Ottavia

Italian, variation of Latin Octavia

"eight"

Softer and more romantic than Octavia, this is a name once used when it wasn't uncommon for families to have eight children. A possible substitute for the epidemically popular Olivia.

Salvia

Latin

"whole, healthy"

Another name for the herb sage -- which sounds younger and more modern than this version.

Silvia

Latin

"from the woods"

This original form of the name -- the more familiar Sylvia spelling came later -- seems more modern now.

Vivia

Italian variation of Vivian

"life"

Vivia, the fresh Italian version of newly popular name, streamlines and even vivifies the original.

Zenovia

Russian form of Zenobia, Greek

"force of Zeus"

Zenovia makes Zenobia even more unusual. This mythology-adjacent name is worth a look.

Zilvia

Zilvia is a feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling variation of 'Sylvia' or 'Silvia,' which derive from Latin 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'woods.' The replacement of 'S' with 'Z' gives…

Zinovia

Variation of Zenobia, Greek

"force of Zeus"

Zinovia and Zenobia might be thought of as mythological adjacent names, with their meaning connected to Zeus, king of the Gods. The name Zinovia was given to fewer than ten baby girls in the US last…

Avia

Latin, Hebrew

"bird; God is my father"

Avia is one of those multi-cultural, vowel-heavy girls' names so popular today, along with such choices as Ayla and Aya.