Diminutive of Alexander, originally popular in Scotland.
Bearers include former British Prime Minister Alec Douglas-Home, and actors Alec Guinness and Alec Baldwin.
Alec Stoke-d'Urberville is one of the main characters in Tho
Alejandro is the Spanish form of the name Alexander.
Notable bearers include film director Alejandro Amenábar, Mexican film director Alejandro González Iñárritu, former Argentine president Alejandro Lanusse and Peruvian politician Alejandro
Italian form of Alexander.
Alessandro de' Medici was the first de' Medici to be the Duke of Florence, and was the grandson of Lorenzo the Magnificent. He was assassinated by his cousin Lorenzino de' Medici.
Other bearers incl
Anglicised version of the Greek name Alexandros.
Alexander appears in the Bible as the one who helps Jesus bear the cross on the journey to Calvary.
Alexander the Great was an ancient Macedon king. Greece was unified by his
French form of the Greek name Alexandros.
Spanish form of Alexander
Variant of Andreas used in Scandanavia, in Frisian and in some Dutch dialects.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen is the current Prime Minister of Denmark, and Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer after whom the Celsius temperature scale is named.
André is the French and Portuguese form of Andrew.
André was the 2nd most popular boy's name in France in the 1910s, 20s and early 30s, and has since declined in popularity. André is currently particularly popular in Norway as a middle name
Greek root of names such as Andrew and André, the short form of names beginning with 'andr-' such as Androkles and Andronikos.
The San Andreas Fault is a geological transform fault in California that marks the boundary between the North Ame
Andrew was a disciple of Jesus and of John the Baptist, who it is said was martyred by being crucified on a cross in the shape of an "X". He became a saint. This symbol is now referred to as Saint Andrew's cross. Andrew was the brother of Peter.
Italian and Spanish form of the Greek name Angelos.
Angelo is a character in Shakespeare's 'Measure for Measure'.
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish cognates of Arsenios.
A nickname for Bartholomew and similar names.
Variant form that charted on the American top 1000 names in 1989.
Variant form of Christopher rarely found.
From the Greek 'christos' (the annointed one, Christ) and 'phero' (I carry). Christopher is the patron saint of travellers and, according to the legend, Christopher carried the young Jesus across a river. Another famous bearer of the name is the explorer
Modern English respelling of the traditional form Christopher.
Damarion is a name of modern coinage with no known meaning.
French form of Damian.
The Greek story of Damon and Pythias is meant to symbolise friendship.
Damon Hill is a former Formula 1 racing driver. Damon Albarn is a British singer-songwriter, associated with the bands 'Blur' and 'Gorillaz'.
This is a mixture of the two common spellings; Deon and Dion. It reached #411 in the United States in 2000.
Demarion is a modern coinage of uncertain derivation. Like the name Omarion, Demarion could be a contemporary American variant of the name Omari. It may also be a blend of the name Marion with the preffix 'de', or a variant of another modern coinage such
St Denis was the martyr bishop of Paris in the 3rd century. He is usually depicted as headless, as he was beheaded.
'Dennis the Menace' is the name of two comic strips. In America, it refers to the strip started by Hank Ketcham, with Dennis being a blond-haired mischievous five year old. In Britain, it refers to the strip in the 'Beano' comic, with Dennis being a spiky
A shortened form of Andre now used on its own as a given name. Because Dre does not incorporate the An- prefix of Andre, it does not have any meaning on its own.
Spanish cognate of Stephen (crown, garland).
Alternate spelling of the Spanish cognate of Stephen, which is from the Latin Stephanus, a derivative of the Greek Stephanos, which has its root in stephanos (a crown, a garland).
A borrowing from the French Eugène.
From the Latin Eugenius and the Greek Eugenios, which are derived from the Greek "eugenes" (well-born, noble). Eugene was a name borne by four popes and several saints.
Eugène de Beauharna
English cognate of the Roman name Galenus, derived from the Greek meaning "calm".
There have been six British kings called George, and Saint George is the patron saint of England, knights, armorers and archers. This is also the first name of US President, George H. W. Bush and his son, President George W. Bush, and the first US Preside
St. Gregory is the patron saint of singers and students. He was the first pope named Gregory.
The Gregorian Calendar was named after Pope Gregory XIII, who devised it.
Famous Gregorys include actor Gregory Peck, and characte
Latinised form of the Greek Hektor. In Greek mythology Hector was the son of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy. According to Homer's Iliad, the warrior Hector was killed by Achilles in a fit of vengeful wrath after slaying Achilles' comrade Patroclus in
The most famous bearer of this name in history is undoubtedly the ancient Greek epic poet. This association has been unfortunately overshadowed in recent years by the cartoon buffoon, Homer Simpson. There are many towns in the U.S. that bear the name Ho
The patron saint of farmers.
Modern variant form of Jason which has become vogue in recent years along with its counterpart, Jase. Therefore the exact meaning is compromised from Jason which does mean 'healer'.
Modern variant form of Jason which has become vogue in recent years along with its counterpart, Jace. Therefore the exact meaning is compromised from Jason which does mean 'healer'.
A modern respelling of the name Jason.
Jason is a popular name in English-speaking countries. It was borne in Greek mythology by the great Thessalian hero who led the Argonauts in the quest for the Golden Fleece. A Jason is mentioned in the Biblical books of Acts and Romans, his house is used
Jayce, a modern coinage, can be a short form of the name Jason, or a lengthened version of the initials "J.C."
The French form of the name is spelled Jérôme.
St. Jerome is the patron saint of librarians, he translated the Bible from Greek and Hebrew into Latin.
Jerome K Jerome was an English novelist.
Spanish, Portuguese and Italian variant of Leander.
Italian form of Luke.
St Luke was the author of the Biblical books of Luke and of the Acts of the Apostles. He is traditionally seen as being a physician or a doctor.
Luke was ranked as the 17th most popular boy's name in the UK in 2006, but was rated 43rd in t
From a classical Greek name, derived from Greek 'myron' (myrrh).
Myrrh is a red-brown dried sap of a tree native to Somalia and the eastern parts of Ethiopia.
The name was borne by a famous sculptor of the 5th century BC.
It
Nestor comes from the root 'nes', from which the ancient Greek language also developed 'neomai' ('to go away/back', 'to go to war') and 'nostos' ('a return home', 'a journey'). In Greek mythology Nestor was the son of Neleus and Chloris and King of Pylos.
There are various saints named Nicholas, the most famous of whom is St Nicholas of Myra. His name became Santa Claus and, combined with his reputation for secretly-giving gifts, he became associated with Father Christmas.
'Nicholas Nickleby
This French and Spanish spelling of Nicolas is borne by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and actor Nicolas Cage.
Nicolas is also the name of a chain of French wine retailers.
It was the 8th most popular name in Chile in 2006.
A pet form of Nicholas.
Niko can also be a short form of Nikolas.
Orion was a hunter in Greek mythology. A constellation also bears his name.
The name is possibly related to Greek 'horion' ('boundary, limit') or 'ouron' ('urine'), which relates to the myth.
This name can either be of Greek origin, or from a surname which was derived from the German first name Otto.
Pedro was the name of five kings of Portugal and five kings of Aragon (in north-east Spain).
Don Pedro is the Prince of Aragon in William Shakespeare's 'Much Ado about Nothing'.
Pedro Almodóvar is a Spanish film director.
St Peter was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, and became the first pope of the Church. Peter's original name was Simon, but it was changed by Jesus to the Aramaic name Cephas (rock). Peter is the Greek equivalent of Cephas.
The first R
Nickname for Phil- names.
Anglicised version of the Greek name Philippos.
St Philip was one of the twelve disciples.
Philip has long been used as a name in the ruling classes, from the Kings of Macedon (Philip II was the father of Alexander the Great
Variant spelling of Philip.
To pierce something is to make a hole in something or to penetrate it.
Pierce Brosnan is an actor, most famous for playing James Bond. Franklin Pierce was the 14th American President.
Italian version of Stephen.
This is the German form of Stephen.
St Stephen was the first Christian martyr, his stoning is depicted in the New Testament book of Acts. St Stephen's Day is 26 December.
There have been nine Popes named Stephen, five kings of Hungary named Stephen and one King of England. G
Stephon is a rarely used alternative spelling of Stephen.
Alternate spelling of Stephen.
Famous bearers include film directors Steven Spielberg, Steven Soderbergh and Steven Seagal, and English footballer Steven Gerrard.
Can also be a pet form of Edward.
Theodore was a pre-Christian name borne by many learned men in ancient Greece, including the ironically-named Theodorus the Atheist. There have been various saints named Theodore, and two popes.
Theodore Roosevelt was President of the Uni
From 'theraein', 'to hunt'. Theron was an ancient king of Sicily, though the name is today encountered mostly as a surname.
Rare variant of Timothy.
St Timothy was a companion of Paul, and the recipient of the two letters to Timothy, contained within the New Testament.
The name has been borne by James Bond actor Timothy Dalton, 'The Goodies' comedian Tim Brooke-Taylor and actor Timothy
Ulysses is the Latinized version of Odysseus.
18th President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, went by this name. At birth. his name was Hiram Ulysses Grant (Ulysses being chosen in homage to the mythological hero) and the prospect of
Acacia is a genus of flowering trees and shrubs. The name is derived from the Greek word "ake," "point," referring to the sharp spines that grow on some species of acacia.
In the Victorian language of flowers, acacia signified friendship,
Spanish form of Alexandra.
The name is borne by Mexican singer Alejandra Guzmán.
Alessandra is the Italian form of Alexandra.
The name is borne by Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio and right-wing Italian politician Alessandra Mussolini.
Short form of Alexandra or feminine form of Alexis.
Alexa Vega is an American actress.
There have been various Alexandras in royalty: Alexandra of Hesse was the wife of Nicholas II, the last Tsar of Russia, Alexandra of Denmark was the wife of British King Edward VIII and Princess Alexandra is a cousin of British Queen Elizabeth II.
Respelling of Alexandria.
Alexander the Great founded many cities in his name, the most famous of which is Alexandria in Egypt. The Library of Alexandria was the largest in the ancient world, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Feminine form of the Greek Alexios.
Alexia is also the technical term for 'word blindness', a neurological disorder caused by a brain lesion resulting in inability to understand written language.
Princess Alexia is third in l
A modern respelling of Alexis, presumably inspired by the Lexus luxury brand of automobiles.
Shortened form of the Spanish feminine form of Alexander, Alejandra.
There are several saints named Anastasia. St Anastasia of Sirmium was a fourth century martyr. December 25 is St Anastasia's Day.
St Anastasia the Patrician lived in the sixth century. In order to escape the advances of Emperor Justinian
Angela is derived from the same origin as the vocabulary word 'Angel' - angels being the messengers of God.
Famous bearers include German Chancellor Angela Merkel (who pronounces her name with a hard 'g'), actress Angela Lansbury and Briti
Angelina Jolie is an American actress. The name is also shared by the character Angelina Ballerina - a dancing mouse.
A nickname for names that start with 'Angel', especially Angela. Has been used as a first name in its own right after the popularity of the song "Angie" by the Rolling Stones.
Ariana is an Italianate form of the name Ariadne.
Ariana Afghan Airlines is the national airline company of Afghanistan. There are also several Afghan television channels named Ariana. Ariana is a variant of Aryan, the name given to the Ind
L'Arianna is a lost opera by composer Claudio Monteverdi. Arianna Huffington is an author and columnist.
Respelling of Ariana.
Respelling of Arianna.
Athena was the Greek goddess of wisdom, civilization and war. The Greek city of Athens was named after her.
The patron saint of miners, sailors and architects, St. Barbara is called upon to defend them against untimely death like lightning strikes.
Barbara of Portugal was the Queen consort of Spain in the 18th century. She had, in total, 8 baptis
Berenice is the name of several Ptolemaic and Seleucid queens in Cyrenaica and Egypt and of two Judean princesses.
"Bérénice" is a tragedy by the French 17th-century dramatist Jean Racine.
The subject was taken from the Roman histori
Calla is a botanical name derived from the calla lily. "Calla" is probably taken from the Greek "kallos," beautiful.
Nickname for Cal- names.
Alternative spelling of Carin, Karin under influence of the recent trend of replacing i's with y's.
Nickname for Cass- names such as Cassandra.
Catalina is an island off the coast of California. It is also the name of a type of salad dressing. Femine form of the male Romanian Catalin.
Cate is a nickname for Catherine. Academy award winning actress Cate Blanchett was born Catherine Elise Blanchett.
A French form of Katherine commonly used in English. Catherine is the name of several important Christian saints, and has been used by European royal families for centuries.
Spelling variant of Catherine.
Nickname for Catherine.
Catrina is an anglicised form of Catríona, a Scottish and Irish form of Katherine.
Polish form of Selene.
It is also a variant of the French Céline; as well as a diminutive form of the Italian Celia.
The name of a wife of the Greek god Hephaestus. A Charis was also a member of the Charites, or Graces, goddesses who represented the most favorable qualities of women.
The English form of the Greek byname for the goddess Artemis.
From the Greek 'korè' meaning 'girl'. The term 'korè' was used for certain female statues in ancient Greek sculpture. Her male counterpart was the so-called 'kouros'.
In Greek mythology Cora was a byname of the goddess Persephone and it was the na
Short form of the name Cora.
Corinne Bailey Rae is an English singer-songwriter. Corinne Robinson was the younger sister American president Theodore Roosevelt, and aunt of Eleanor Roosevelt. The name was particularly popular in France in the 1960s.
Diminuative for any feminine name starting with 'Cor' such as Corrine, Coral, Corabel, Cordelia, etc.
Many English speakers became familiar with this name through the Whoopi Goldberg movie "Corrina, Corrina."
In ancient times Cynthia was a cult title of the Greek god Apollo (from Mount Kynthos on Delos, the island on which Apollo was born) and not used as a girl's first name. The Latin elegist Propertius did write love poetry to a woman called Cynthia, but he
Damaris appears in Acts 17.34 in the Bible.
In Greek mythology, Daphne was a nymph who, when chased by an amorous Apollo, was changed into a laurel bush. In the English-speaking world, Daphne became popular at the end of the 19th century and has remained in use ever since.
Daphne is
It is possible that this name has Greek roots and is dervied from the name Deianira, but the link isn't entirely clear. It also may have roots in the Indian or Sanskrit name Daya or Dayamayee, which both mean "kind" or "kindness". Regardles of it's mury
Nickname for Demetria which has become vogue to use as a "stand alone" name in the USA, probably from the popularity of actress Demi Moore.
Famous Denises include actresses Denise Richards and Denise van Outen. Denise Levertov was a poet, whose work was, in particular, critical of the Vietnam War. Denise Lewis is a British Olympic gold-winning heptathlete.
Respelling of Denise.
A nickname for any name containing the Greek element dôron, such as Dorothy, Theodora, and Isadora. Dora has had increasing popularity as a name, independant of any of its fuller versions.
Doris is an Ancient Greek name referring to a Dorian woman, from the Greek meaning "gift; bounty".
In Greek mythology, Doris was the Oceanid wife of the sea-god Nereus, and mother of the fifty Nereides.
Dorothy is the name of heroine in L. Frank Baum's classic children's novel "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" which was later adapted in immensely popular film "The Wizard of Oz" which featured Judy Garland as Dorothy.
Old French form of Greek Helen. Revived in Britain at the end of the 19th century and very popular in the 1950s, especially in Scotland.
In Arthurian legend, Elaine is a name shared by several different female characters, including King Art
Derived from French name Aliénor, which is of obscure meaning.
Eleanor of Aquitaine (1122-1204), whilst being a wealthy and powerful woman in her own right, was married to the King of France (Louis VII) and the King of England (Henry II). S
Elena is the Spanish and Italian form of Helen.
Bearers include the Infanta Elena of Spain, eldest daughter of King Juan Carlos and tennis players Elena Dementieva and Elena Baltacha.
The name is particularly popular in Spa
In the Greek alphabet the modern form of Helen is written 'epsilon-lambda-epsilon-nu-eta', with the accent on the second epsilon. In English it is variantly transcribed as 'Elene' or 'Eleni'.
Finnish form of Helen. It might also be a variant of Elena.
An Indian name meaning intelligent.
Ella originated as a short form of any of the various names containing the Germanic element ali (foreign, other).
Ella is now taken as a variant of Ellen, and also a possible nickname to other names with a strong el-sound in them.
Except for its roots to Helen this name can also be linked to more common El-names such as Eleanor.
There are various actresses named Ellen such as comedian Ellen DeGeneres, 'Grey's Anatomy' star Ellen Pompeo, Ellen Barkin and Academy awar
Elysia comes from the Greek Elysion (Latinized as 'Elysium'). Elysium was a part of the Greek underworld roughly equivalent to our idea of 'heaven'. Elysium is an obscure and mysterious name that evolved from a designation of a place or person struck by l
The word "emerald" derives from the Greek word "smaragdos," which means "green gemstone." Emeralds, a form of beryl, has been prized for centuries among cultures throughout the world.
Emerald is one of the birthstones for the month of May.
Diminutive feminine form of the Spanish cognate of Stephen, which is from the Latin Stephanus, a derivative of the Greek Stephanos, which has its root in stephanos (a crown, a garland).
Feminine form of the Spanish cognate of Stephen, which is from the Latin Stephanus, a derivative of the Greek Stephanos, which has its root in stephanos (a crown, a garland).
An alternate spelling of the diminutive feminine form of the Spanish cognate of Stephen, which is from the Latin Stephanus, a derivative of the Greek Stephanos, which has its root in stephanos (a crown, a garland).
Eunice is the Latinized form of the Greek name Eunike, composed of the elements 'eu' ('well, good, fair') and 'nike' ('victory'). Eunike appears in Greek mythology as a Neriad and a nymph. There is also a Eunike in the Bible. She is the mother of Timothy
The name Evangeline was invented by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for his Acadian epic poem, "Evangeline." Though it is derived from Greek elements [euangelion], its use is primarily in the English and French speaking worlds, particularly among the Acadian
The first book of the Torah and the Old Testament.
In Grimm's fairy tale, Gretel and her brother Hansel were captured by a witch after stumbling across a gingerbread house in the forest. The witch plans to eat the children but the children manage to trick her and make their escape.
Greta a
Gretchen is a German pet form of Margaret(h)e created from 'Gret' plus the diminutive suffix '-chen'. The German Gretchen is thus roughly equivalent to the English Maggie, but has some popularity in English speaking countries as a stand alone name.
The English name Helen comes from the ancient Greek Helene. In Greek mythology it famously belonged to Helen of Troy, the wife of King Menelaus of Sparta who caused the Trojan War by sailing to Troy with Paris. For a discussion on the etymology of the nam
Helena of Constantinople (also known as St Helena) was the mother of Roman Emperor Constantine I, the first Christian emperor. She became a saint due to her piety, and is supposed to have found the relics of the true cross. British folklore states that sh
In Greek mythology, Eirene or Irene was the goddess who personified peace. Although she did not play an active part in many myths, Eirene was still a source of inspiration for several ancient artists, writers, and poets. Child of Zeus and Themis, the godd
Iris was the ancient Greek goddess of the rainbow. Iris can also refer to a genus of ornamental flowering plants, or a part of the eye.
Writer-philosopher Iris Murdoch was a famous bearer of this name.
The painting "Irises,"
Pet form of Jason, or simply an elaboration from the initials J.C.
A variant on the name Aliyah.
Kandace is a respelling of the name Candace, influenced by the modern trend of replacing a hard 'C' with a 'K'.
Kandice is a respelling of the name Candace, influenced by the modern trend of changing vowels and replacing a hard 'C' with a 'K'.
A respelling of the name Karina.
Karen is the Danish form of Katherine.
Karen is also the name of the an ethnic group that lives in Eastern Myanmar and Thailand.
Famous bearers include singer Karen Carpenter, model Karen Elson and author Karen Blixen.
As a Japanese name, Karin may be written with the characters for "summer" (ka) and "forest" or "bell" for 'rin' - among other possibilities.
This is a more modern name in Poland. In Russia, this name is likely derived from Ekaterina.
This nickname of Katherine has been borne by New Zealand suffragette Kate (Katherine) Sheppard, supermodel Kate (Katherine) Moss, singer Kate (Catherine) Bush and actresses Kate Winslet, Kate Hudson, Kate (Kathryn) Beckinsale, author Kate Chopin and Kate
This name is likely derived from the Russian name Ekaterina.
An alternate spelling of Katherine that emphasizes the link to the Greek "katharos," or "pure."
From the Greek Aikaterine of uncertain origin, but associated with the Greek 'katharos' (pure). The name Katherine has been popular since the Dark Ages, and was used by many European royal families over the centuries.
Katherine Swynford wa
In the USA, there are currently two state governors named Kathleen: Kathleen Blanco of Louisiana and Kathleen Sebelius of Kansas.
Kathleen Turner is an American actress.
Variant of Katherine.
Katie is a nickname for Katherine. As a stand-alone name it has been very popular in the UK, falling to 13th place in 2006. Its popularity in the US appears to be declining, with Katie currently hovering just outside the top 100.
Borne by A
This name is rarely used in modern Greece because it is used to denote an uneducated, gossipy woman.
Anglicisation of Caitríona or a form of Katherine.
Hurricane Katrina occurred in 2005, devastating, in particular, New Orleans and Mississippi. The cost of reconstruction following the hurricane was set at $10.5 billion - making it the most
Kaya is likely an elaboration of the name Kay, or a variant of the names Kaja or Kaia. It is not a Native American name meaning "elder sister," as is often claimed. It was used as a name for an "American Girl" character in 2002, but in this case it was
Respelling of the traditional Chloe made particularly popular in 2008 by Khloe Kardashian, reality TV personality.
Pet form of Elaine
This is the feminine form of Leander.
A nickname for Alexandra, Alexis or Alex.
A name from the New Testament.
Of uncertain origin.
Modern trendy American English respelling of the classic Megan.
Pet form of Margaret.
Of uncertain meaning, Maia appears in both Greek and Roman mythologies.
It might come from the Old Greek word for mother or nurse. The root 'ma' means motherhood.
Her name could also derived from the root mai- "great", seen also in Latin ma
Russian form of the name Maya.
English form of the latinised Greek name meaning "pearl".
An extremely common name from the Middle Ages onwards.
St Margaret of Antioch was a virgin martyr, there is little evidence to suggest that she actually existed, but h
Latin form from the Greek 'margarites' meaning "pearl".
Latinate form of Margaret.
This is also a Spanish word meaning "daisy flower".
Pet form of Margaret or Margery.
Modern variant of Margot.
Usual modern spelling of Margery.
It seems to have arisen as the result of popular etymological association of the name with that of the herb marjoram. This word is of uncertain origin; its Middle English and Old French form was majorane, w
Phoenetic respeling of Marquita. Modern coinage.
Respelling of Megan.
Respelling of Megan.
Megan is a Welsh diminutive form of Margaret, from Greek 'margaron', "pearl", and thus means "little pearl".
The form may have been borrowed from, or given rise to such abbreviated forms as Meg, Maggie and Mags.
In USA, Megan
Variant of Megan.
The French form of the Latin Melania, derived from the Greek 'melas', meaning "black, dark".
The French spelling is Mélanie.
The name was introduced to England in the Middles Ages, but became popular in the late 20th century. This ca
A Greek name, possibly derived from 'meli' meaning "honey".
It might also be associated to the feminine form of melinos (quince-yellow), which is derived from 'melon' (quince, apple).
Polish cognate of Melissa, also used as a variant of the name in English-speaking countries. It is a more modern name that is known as Melita in Lithuania.
From the Greek "honey bee".
In Greek mythology, this was the name of a nymph that saved Zeus from his father, Cronus.
The 16th century Italian poet Ariosto used the name for a good fairy in his poem "Orlando Furioso."
Occasional variant of Melissa.
Variant of Melissa.
English word, derived from the French 'melodie', from the Greek.
Modern respelling of Maia.
Nicole is a feminine form of Nicholas. Bearers include actress Nicole Kidman, socialite Nicole Richie and singer Nicole Appleton.
Feminine form of Oceanus.
Ukrainian form of Xenia.
Feminine form of Olympos, from Mount Olympus where the gods of Greek mythology lived.
Ophelia is a main character in Shakespeare's tragic play "Hamlet" who dies by drowning while in a state of delirium and mental torment. Ophelia has since become a symbol of angst for teenage girls.
It was common in the Middle Ages to exchange Ps for Ms in nicknames. Thus Margaret or "Meg" was transformed into "Peg" or "Peggy." The same exchange can be seen with Polly, a common nickname for Mary (via "Molly.")
In Greek mythology, Penelope was the wife of Odysseus who waited for him to return to her for twenty years. She avoided remarriage by claiming she would not remarry until she had completed her father-in-law's funeral shroud; every night, she unraveled pa
In Greek mythology Phoebe was the Titan mother of Leto, who was in turn mother of Apollo and Artemis. In popular culture Phoebe is a character from the popular sitcom Friends.
Rhea is the Latin form of the Greek name Rheia. In Greek mythology, Rheia was a Titan, the sister and wife of Chronos, and the mother goddess who gave birth to many of the other major gods and goddesses. The name is most likely a form of 'era' (earth), al
A modern coinage formed by blending the name Rhoda and Rhona. However, it is often taken as a Welsh name - 'rhon' (pike, lance) + 'da' (good).
Pet form of Margarita, and also a Sanskrit name meaning "righteous".
Sanai is likely patterned after the Arabic name Sanaa which has meaning as both an Arabic and Swahili derived name. It could also be a play on the Arabic traditional Saiyya. Sanai, however, is merely a modern creation or anglicization of such names, and t
Scotia was one of the names of Aphrodite, ancient Greek goddess of beauty. Scotia is the Latinised form of the Greek name.
Selene was the Greek goddess of the Moon.
Scandinavian and Spanish spelling of Sophia.
Sofia is the capital of Bulgaria. It was named after the second oldest church in the capital, the Hagia Sophia or St Sofia Church.
Sofia Coppola is an American film director.
Sonia Gandhi is the Italian-born President of the Indian National Congress. She is the widow of Rajiv Gandhi, the son of Indira Gandhi. Both Rajiv and Indira Gandhi were Indian Prime Minister.
Sonia O'Sullivan is an Irish athlete.
Slavic form of Sonya.
"Red Sonja" is the name of a Marvel Comics heroine, and of a 1985 film featuring that character.
Sonya is a Russian pet form of Sophia.
The name Sophia is derived from the Greek word for "wisdom." In early religious and philosophical texts, characters who personified wisdom are referred to as "Sophia figures."
Famous bearers include actress Sophia Loren, Sophia Myles and
Sophie is a traditional French name, derived from the Greek meaning "wisdom".
"Les Malheurs de Sophie" ("Sophie's Misfortunes") is a famous children's novel in France, written by Madame La Comtesse de Ségur and published in 1859.
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Stefani is a rarely used respelling of Stephanie.
A respelling of the name Stephanie.
Short form of Anastasia.
Pet form of the Russian name Taisiya.
Taya is mostly used in English-speaking countries as a modern coinage; the feminine form of Tay.
Short form of Theodora.
The exact meaning of Teresa is unknown, but it is likely to be from either the Greek word meaning "to harvest", the Greek word meaning "summer", or from the Greek island of Thera.
This is a very popular Catholic name.
St Tere
Also created as a feminine equivalent of Terry.
Tess (Teresa) is the heroine in Thomas Hardy's 1891 novel "Tess of the D'Ubervilles".
May also be of independent, though uncertain, origin.
In the UK, a TESSA is a type of bank account (a Tax-Exempt Special Savings Account).
Famous Tessas include British politician Tessa Jowell and actress Tessa Thompson.
Latinized form of the Greek Thaleia.
In Greek mythology, Thalia is the Muse of comedy and idyllic poetry.
This was also the name of one of the Three Graces, daughters of Zeus. Her sisters are Aglaia and Euphrosyne.
Variant of Teresa. Alternative spelling: Thérèse. The name is used in French and German speaking countries mostly.
Modern coinage with no known meaning.
A modern respelling of Tiffany.
Tiffany is a traditional name used by Catholic parents for daughters born on January 6th. Tiffany & Co. is a luxury brand of jewelry and is the Tiffany referred to in the title of the 1961 Audrey Hepburn movie "Breakfast at Tiffany's."
Veronica is a genus of plants, the common name being speedwell.
Though not mentioned in any of the four Gospels, St Veronica was supposed to have given a handkerchief to Jesus as he carried the cross. The face of Jesus later appeared on th
Very modern trendy name that is likely meant to be a shortened from of Alexandra.
Modern coinage which is probably just a trendy spelling of the name Zanna which is a form of Suzanna.
Variation on Xanthe, from the Greek word 'xanthos'.
Xena is perhaps best known today for being the name of the main character on a the hit US television show, "Xena: Warrior Princess."
Probably a modern coinage derived from the Greek word Xylon, meaning "wood" or "wooded".
A modern names likely derived from the Greek xylon, "wood" or "wooded".
Probably a modern coinage derived from the Greek word Xylon, meaning "wood" or "wooded".
A Russian form of Helen.
Zaley and its variants is a modern American English coinage which could either come as a nickname for Azalea or from the name Azalea, or it is simply a case of someone exchanging a "Z" for the "H" in the popular Haley.
Zaley and its variants is a modern American English coinage which could either come as a nickname for Azalea or from the name Azalea, or it is simply a case of someone exchanging a "Z" for the "H" in the popular Haley.
Zaley and its variants is a modern American English coinage which could either come as a nickname for Azalea or from the name Azalea, or it is simply a case of someone exchanging a "Z" for the "H" in the popular Haley.
In history, Zenobia of Palmyra was a North African queen descended from Cleopatra who campaigned through much of North Africa before being defeated by Rome.
Zenobia was the name of a character who drowned herself in Nathaniel Hawthorne's "B
Zoe is a direct transliteration of the ancient Greek word 'zoe' (written 'zeta-omega-eta'). It is usually listed as meaning 'life', but it can also mean 'a (means of) living', 'subsistence', 'goods' or 'property'. It was the 54th most popular name for gir
Zoey is a respelling of the name Zoe probably created to emphasise the second syllable of the name. For more information see Zoe.
Extremely popular in Poland.