Clunky and Eccentric Feminizations

Adolpha

German

"noble wolf"

Nein.

Albertina

Diminutive of Alberta, feminine form of Albert, German

"noble, bright"

Albertina is a dainty, antiquated -- dare we say demure? -- pet name for Alberta, the feminine spin on the once-popular Albert. With Albert one of the classic boys' names due for a comeback, we can…

Albertine

French feminine variation of Albert

"bright, noble"

Albertine and Alberta are old-fashioned feminizations ala Geraldine and Roberta: a little bit clunky, a little bit regal, just waiting for a celeb to use them to make them cool again. Familiar in…

Alfonsa

Alfonsa is the feminine form of Alfonso, a name with Germanic origins derived from the elements 'adal' (noble) and 'funs' (ready), combining to mean 'noble and ready' or 'ready for battle.' The name…

Alfonsina

Spanish

Spanish feminine diminutive of Alfonso.

Alfonsine

German, feminine variation of Alphonse

Also a town in Italy, this name could find use as a feminine tribute to an Alphonso in the family.

Alfreda

English

"elf power,"

With a meaning like "elf power," Alfreda could find some appeal among fantasy enthusiasts. "Freda" makes for a pleasant nickname.

Aloisia

German

"famous fighter"

Inventive female form of Aloysius.

Aloysia

Aloysia is a feminine name with Latin roots, serving as the female form of Aloysius, which derived from the Old German name Chlodovech (modern Ludwig or Louis), meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned…

Andrewina

Andrewina is a feminine name derived from Andrew, which comes from the Greek name Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'brave.' The suffix '-ina' is added to create a feminine form, following a traditional…

Anselma

Anselma is the feminine form of Anselm, a name of Germanic origin derived from the elements "ans" (god) and "helm" (helmet, protection), meaning "protected by God" or "divine helmet." The name gained…

Arkadina

Feminine variation of Arkady

"from Arcadia"

Arkadina was thrust into the limelight as one of the (many) middle names of Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson's little girl. The Slavic or Russian feminine form of Arkady, which is derived from the…

Arthurine

Feminine form of Arthur, Celtic

"bear"

If you're looking for a girl's name that honors an ancestral Arthur, try Artis.