Girl Names

Rafaella
- Origin:
  Italian variation of Raphaela, Hebrew
- Meaning:
  "God has healed"
- Description:
  Oh, the many spellings of Rafaella. Those with Fs and double-Ls denote Italian origins, while an F and a single L is Spanish and Portuguese. The original Hebrew form is Raphaela.
Mimosa
- Origin:
  Latin plant name
- Description:
  Adventurous parents are venturing deeper into the garden in search of fresh names, but remember that this also makes for an alcoholic brunch.

Persis
- Origin:
  Greek
- Meaning:
  "Persian woman"
- Description:
  Parents seeking a distinctive New Testament name might consider this one. Adopted by some Puritans in the seventeenth century, Persis was used in the William Dean Howells novel The Rise of Silas Lapham for the wife of the protagonist.
Lisbeth
- Origin:
  German, diminutive of Elizabeth
- Description:
  Lisbeth is one of the many short forms of Elizabeth that are used on their own. Not only is it the name of the mother of the main character in George Eliot's novel Adam Bede, but it takes on a whole new, powerful image as the heroine of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trilogy. Lizbeth is another spelling.
Filomena
- Origin:
  Greek
- Meaning:
  "lover of singing"
- Description:
  See PHILOMENA.

Clemence
- Origin:
  French feminine variation of Clement
- Meaning:
  "mild, merciful"
- Description:
  Calm, composed, and chic. Often seen with an accent in France, as Clémence.
Magritte
- Origin:
  French surname
- Description:
  Intriguing spin on Margaret or Maggie, for admirers of French surrealist Rene Magritte.
Rafaela
- Origin:
  Spanish and Portuguese version of Hebrew Raphaela
- Meaning:
  "God has healed"
- Description:
  This euphonious and lovely name is an internationally appealing choice, that, like Gabriela and Isabela before it, is beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream. Also spelled Raffaella (Italian), Raffaela (German), or Raphaela (Hebrew), it was given to around 50 girls in the US in 2023.

Ambria
- Description:
  Ambria is a feminine name with Latin roots, possibly derived from 'Ambra' meaning 'amber' or related to 'Umbria,' an ancient Italian region. The name evokes images of the warm, golden-brown precious resin valued since ancient times. Ambria has a musical quality with its flowing syllables and combines familiarity with uniqueness—recognizable in structure yet uncommon in usage. The name shares sounds with the more popular Amber and Amelia but stands distinct with its own identity. While never reaching top popularity charts, Ambria has maintained steady if sparse usage in the United States and Europe. Its elegant sound and meaningful connections to nature make it appealing to parents seeking something distinctive yet melodic.
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