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A
15 of 114 names
Agusta
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Feminine name with Icelandic origin.
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Alessandra
Greek / Italian · Defender of men, protector
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Alessia
Greek / Italian · Defender
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Aletha
English · Truthful; sincere; noble; graceful.
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Alexa
Greek · Defender
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Alexah
Greek / Slavic · Protector, defender, guardian, defending warrior.
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Alexandera
Greek / Slavic · Feminine form of Alexander.
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Alexanderia
Greek / Slavic · Feminine form of Alexander.
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Alexandra
Greek · Defender of mankind
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Alexandrea
Greek · Defender of men, protector
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Alexandria
Greek · Defender of men, protector
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Alexandrina
English / Greek / Portuguese · Defending men
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Alexandrya
Greek / Slavic · Feminine form of Alexander.
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Alexarae
Greek / Slavic · Name: Alexarae Meaning: Protector and light bringer.
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Alexas
Greek / Slavic · Defender of mankind, protector.
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B
15 of 27 names
Barbera
Modern American · Italian surname meaning "barber"
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Bellatrix
Latin · Female warrior
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Bera
Modern American · Strong, brave warrior.
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Berania
Modern American · No known meaning or origin.
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Bernetha
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "strong bear".
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Betha
Modern American · Variant of Elizabeth, meaning "God is my oath."
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Bethan
Welsh · Welsh variation of Elizabeth.
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Bethanee
Modern American · Variant of the name Bethany.
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Bethaney
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "house of figs".
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Bethani
Modern American · House of figs, House of dates.
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Bethania
Biblical / Greek / Latin / Spanish · House of Affliction, House of Figs.
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Bethanie
Hebrew · House of figs, house of affliction
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Bethann
Modern American · Combination of "Beth" and "Ann."
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Bethanny
Modern American · Gracious and blessed gift, formally.
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Bethany
Hebrew · House of figs, house of affliction
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15 of 25 names
Calista
English / Greek / Portuguese / Spanish · Woman of Most Beauty
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Calogera
Greek / Italian · Good elder
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Cambridge
Modern American · Bridge over the River Cam.
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Camilla
Latin · Attendant at religious rites, noble
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Cara
Latin / Irish · Beloved, dear friend / dark one
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Caress
Modern American · Gentle and affectionate touch.
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Caressa
Modern American · Beloved, graceful, tender heart, cherish.
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Caresse
Modern American · Affectionate or loving caress.
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Caretha
Modern American · Strong, noble, caring, thoughtful, unique.
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Carletha
Modern American · Feminine name with unknown meaning.
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Carlyon
Modern American · No information available.
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Carmin
Modern American · Crimson or red in color.
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Carmina
Italian / Spanish · "Carmina" means "dear little song"
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Cassandra
Greek / Italian · Shining upon mankind
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Cathleen
English / Irish · Pure, innocent, noble, honorable light.
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14 of 14 names
Dalexa
Modern American · Feminine name of unknown origin.
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Dandrea
Modern American · Strong and noble woman.
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Deandrea
Modern American · Gift from god, divine grace.
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Debbera
Modern American · Meaning of the name 'Debbera': Unavailable.
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Debera
Modern American · Bee or industrious.
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Deberah
Modern American · "Formidable bee, industrious warrior."
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Deletha
Modern American · A Meaningful and Elegant Name.
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Deretha
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Noble ruler; respected, authoritative leader.
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Dezra
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · 'Dezra' has no known meaning.
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Diana
Latin · Divine
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Donna
English / Italian · Lady-like
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Doretha
Modern American · Gift of God, Noble One.
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Drusilla
Biblical / Latin / Roman · Fruitful
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Durga
Hindu / Sanskrit · Invincible Woman
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15 of 22 names
Edda
Germanic / Italian / Norse / Icelandic · Fighting A Battle
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Edwardine
Modern American · Feminine form of Edward.
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Eira
Welsh · Snow
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Eleonor
Greek · Shining light, mercy, compassion
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Eleonora
Greek · Shining light, mercy, compassion
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Eleonore
Greek / German · Shining light, mercy, compassion
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Eletha
Modern American · "Graceful and noble woman."
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Eliona
Modern American · Bright, shining, divine, glorious.
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Elizabethann
Modern American · Combination of "Elizabeth" and "Ann."
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Elliona
Modern American · Unique, elegant, feminine, modern, enchanting.
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Ellionna
Modern American · "God is my light."
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Emelia
Germanic / Latin · Work / rival, industrious
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Emelina
Germanic / Latin · Work / rival, industrious
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Emerie
Modern American · Industrious
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Emery
Germanic · Industrious ruler
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5 of 5 names
Ferdinanda
Germanic / Italian · Bold journey
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Frederica
English / Germanic / Portuguese · Calm Monarch
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Freya
Old Norse · Lady, noble woman
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Freyja
Old Norse · Goddess, noblewoman, beloved
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Fulvia
Latin / Italian · Tawny or golden
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15 of 22 names
Genetha
Modern American · Of the noble birth.
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Geral
Modern American · Rule or spear.
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Geralda
Modern American · Noble, strong, ruler, warrior.
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Geraldean
Modern American · Geraldean: Noble and divine woman.
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Geraldene
Modern American · Feminine name; meaning "ruling spear".
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Geraldin
Modern American · Geraldin: Nobel, youthful, brave, ruler.
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Geraldina
Modern American · Feminine variation of Gerald.
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Geraldine
Germanic · Ruler of the spear, spear wielder
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Geraldy
Modern American · Brave, bold, leader, courageous, warrior.
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Geraldyn
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Regal, noble, ruler-like, powerful.
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Geraldyne
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Feminine variant of Gerald.
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Geralene
Modern American · Feminine name of German origin.
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Geraline
Modern American · 'Geraline' means "spear ruler"
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Geralyn
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "spear ruler."
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Gerarda
Dutch / Italian · Bold, strong, courageous, brave, protectress.
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15 of 20 names
Hadley
English · Heather field
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Haroldine
Modern American · Variant of the name 'Harold'.
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Harolyn
Modern American · Noble ruler; distinguished leader.
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Hawthorne
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Lives where hawthorn hedges grow
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Hazel
Old English · The hazel tree, commanding
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Helga
Danish / Dutch / German / Hungarian / Icelandic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Divine Woman
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Henreitta
Modern American · Feminine form of Henry.
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Henretta
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "ruler of the home."
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Henretter
Modern American · No known meaning.
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Henrietta
Germanic · Home ruler, estate ruler
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Henriette
Danish / Dutch / French / German / Norwegian · Estate ruler
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Henrine
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "ruler of the home."
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Henritta
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "ruler of the home".
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Henryetta
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "ruler of the home."
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Hera
Greek · Protectress, queen of the gods
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10 of 10 names
Imani
African / Arabic / Swahili · Faithful Person
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Imara
Kiswahili · Firm
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Imelda
Germanic / Italian / Spanish · Fighting The Whole Battle
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Imogen
Celtic / English / Gaelic · Young Maiden
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Inanna
Mesopotamian / NearEastern · Lady of heaven
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Indira
Hindi / Hinduism / Indian / Kannada / Marathi / Sanskrit / Tamil / Nepali · Glamor
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Inetha
Modern American · "Unique and exceptional individual"
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Inga
Old Norse · Ing, Norse fertility god
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Ingrid
Old Norse · Beautiful, beloved of Ing
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Iretha
Modern American · "Iretha" is a name.
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10 of 10 names
Jalexa
Modern American · Feminine name with no meaning.
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Jalexia
Modern American · Unique and modern.
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Jalexis
Modern American · Compound of 'jal' and 'Alexis'.
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Jalexus
Modern American · No information available for "Jalexus".
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Jaquila
Modern American · No specific meaning found.
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Jaquilla
Modern American · Feminine name with uncertain origin.
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Jericha
Modern American · God sees and cares deeply.
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Jodine
Modern American · God is gracious; his judgment.
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Julionna
Spanish / Portuguese · Variant of the name 'Juliana'.
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Juno
Latin / Roman · Young Woman
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15 of 20 names
Kali
Hindu / Sanskrit · Woman of Gloom
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Kalista
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Greek origin; meaning "most beautiful".
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Kandrea
Modern American · Unique and feminine.
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Karesa
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "desire" or "longing".
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Karesha
Modern American · Modern femininity with exotic flair.
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Karess
Modern American · Joy; powerful; affectionate; unique; cherished.
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Karessa
Modern American · Delicate touch, love, tender caress.
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Karla
Germanic · Free woman, strong, feminine
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Karmin
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Melody" or "musical sounds."
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Karmina
Modern American · Carmine; a crimson shade.
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Keandrea
Modern American · 'Keandrea' has no established meaning.
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Kelsey
English · From The Island of Ships
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Kendra
English / Welsh · Supreme Champion
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Kennetha
Modern American · Feminine form of Kenneth.
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Kerensa
Cornish / English · Love
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15 of 44 names
Laketha
Modern American · Lake + the. Water-related name.
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Laquilla
Modern American · Eagle; Powerful, majestic bird.
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Laresa
Modern American · Laresa: Formidable and graceful protector.
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Laressa
Modern American · Unknown or uncertain meaning.
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Laretha
Modern American · Gift of God, graciousness, kindness.
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Lashunta
Modern American · Feminine name for game characters.
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Leandrea
Modern American · "Courageous, strong woman full of grace."
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Leona
Latin · Lioness, brave as a lion
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Leonarda
Italian · Noble woman, strong, brave
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Leonce
French / Greek · Lion
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Leonda
Modern American · "Leonda" means "lion-like" or "lion-hearted."
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Leondra
Modern American · Lioness; brave and strong.
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Leonela
Modern American · "Strong lioness, noble lady."
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Leonetta
Modern American · Lioness; Brave; Strong; Leonine; Courageous
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Leonette
Modern American · Feminine form of "Lion."
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15 of 35 names
Maeve
Irish · She who intoxicates
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Magnolia
Latin · Flower
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Maresa
Modern American · Variant of Marisa, meaning "of the sea."
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Maresha
Modern American · Belonging to the Lord's inheritance.
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Maressa
Modern American · Dark, graceful, strong, beautiful, noble.
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Margaretha
Dutch / German · Pristine, pearl, precious, virtuous, protector
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Marsa
Modern American · "Port" or "harbor"
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Marsella
Modern American · Strong and graceful residence goddess.
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Marsena
Modern American · Strength and warrior-like.
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Marshae
Modern American · Combination name; no specific meaning.
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Marshay
Modern American · "Marshay" has no meaning.
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Marshayla
Modern American · Combination of "Marsha" and "Kayla."
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Marshe
Modern American · "Marsh; dweller near a marsh."
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Marshea
Modern American · Warlike, fierce, strong, passionate.
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Marsheila
Modern American · 'Marsheila' meaning: Feminine, Strong, Resilient, Empowered, Unique
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9 of 9 names
Nadia
Arabic / Russian · Hope; tender, delicate
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Nadine
English / French / German / Russian / Germanic · Filled With Hope
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Nemesis
Greek · To Give What Should Be Given
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Nessa
Scandinavian / Cornish · Headlands, promontory
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Netha
German · Pure, virginal
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Niamh
Irish / Gaelic · Bright
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Nike
Greek · Triumph
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Norma
English / Germanic / Italian / Latin · From The North
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Nova
Latin · New
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6 of 6 names
Obera
Modern American · River in the forest.
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Oletha
Modern American · Light; brightness; illumination; clarity; purity.
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Onetha
Modern American · Unique and feminine given name.
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Oonagh
Irish · Lamb
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Oretha
Modern American · Derived from Greek, meaning "beautiful, righteous, virtuous."
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Orla
Gaelic / Irish · Princess of Gold
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4 of 4 names
Pallas
Greek · Wisdom
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Petra
Greek · Rock, stone, steadfast
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Philippa
Greek · Lover of horses, horse friend
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Pragna
Modern American · Wise and knowledgeable individual.
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15 of 29 names
Ragna
Danish / Icelandic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Giving Advice
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Ragnhild
Danish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Advising In Battle
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Reagan
Irish · Little king
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Regina
Latin / Italian · Queen
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Reginae
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · "Queenly, royal, regal."
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Regine
German / Norwegian · Queen; regal; sovereign; royal.
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Reginia
Modern American · Queen or ruler; crown bearer.
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Reign
Modern American · Symbolizing strength, beauty, and grace.
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Retha
Afrikaans / English / SouthernAfrican · Simple and formal meaning explanation for the name 'Retha': "Noble ruler, virtuous leader."
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Rhea
Greek · Flowing stream, earth, ease
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Rhiannon
Welsh · Great queen, divine queen
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Richa
Bengali / Hindi / Indian / Malayalam / Marathi · Wealthy and prosperous.
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Richanda
Modern American · Feminine name with unknown origin.
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Richardine
English / Germanic · Daring Power
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Richele
Modern American · Richele: "Powerful and brave leader"
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15 of 41 names
Saloma
Hebrew · Peace
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Salome
Hebrew / Italian · Peace
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Samuella
Modern American · Feminine form of Samuel.
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Sandrea
Modern American · Unknown origin, meaning not found.
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Saoirse
Gaelic / Irish · Liberty
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Sara
Hebrew / Italian · Princess
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Sarah
Hebrew · Princess, noblewoman, lady
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Scarlett
Old English · Red, vibrant, scarlet cloth
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Seletha
Modern American · "Meadow" or "lovely, pleasant meadow"
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Selma
Danish / Dutch / English / German / Germanic / Icelandic / Norwegian / Swedish / Bosnian · Protective Like God's Helmet
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Seretha
Modern American · Beautiful, noble, strong, determined, leader.
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Shaketha
Modern American · Strong leader, charismatic, independent.
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Shaletha
Modern American · Name: Shaletha Meaning: Noble, majestic female ruler.
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Shandrea
Modern American · Gracious, strong, and gentle.
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Shanetha
Modern American · God is gracious and merciful.
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15 of 17 names
Tabetha
Modern American · Simple, formal meaning: "Gazelle, graceful beauty."
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Taletha
Modern American · Unknown meaning, no clear origin.
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Tametha
Modern American · Feminine name meaning 'date palm'.
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Tandrea
Modern American · Derived from Greek roots, 'Tandrea' symbolizes strength and bravery.
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Taquila
Modern American · "Crowned with love and strength."
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Taquilla
Modern American · Unknown or undefined meaning.
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Tara
Irish / Serbian / Slovenian / Croatian · Rocky hill
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Taresa
Modern American · Name: Taresa Meaning: Noble, respected woman.
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Tatiana
Latin / Slavic · From the Tatius family
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Teletha
Modern American · Teletha - Strong, courageous, leader.
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Teretha
Modern American · Joyful, cheerful.
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Tezra
Hebrew / Biblical · "Tezra" does not have a specific meaning as it is a unique name.
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Thora
Danish / German / Norse / Norwegian / Swedish · Like A Thunder
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Thursa
Modern American · Unknown or unclear meaning.
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Tricha
Modern American · Derived from Patricia, noble woman.
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2 of 2 names
Ursala
Modern American · Bear; strong, noble, powerful.
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Ursula
Latin / Italian · Little bear
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15 of 23 names
Valda
English / German / Germanic / Latvian · Powerful Ruler
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Valena
Modern American · Strength, courage, feminine, brave, powerful
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Valencia
Latin / Spanish · Strength, Power
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Valene
Modern American · Feminine name meaning 'brave and strong'.
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Valentina
Latin / Italian · Strong and healthy
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Valentyna
Ukrainian · "Strong, healthy, powerful, brave woman."
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Valeria
Latin · Strong, healthy
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Valerie
Latin · Strong, healthy
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Valkyrie
Modern American · Chooser of the slain
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Valora
Esperanto · Strong, courageous, and valuable feminine name.
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Valoree
Modern American · Strength, courage, valued, renowned, strong.
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Valoria
Modern American · 'Valoria' means "brave" or "strong."
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Valorie
Latin · Strong, healthy, vigorous
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Valory
Modern American · Strength, courage, valor, bravery.
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Veronica
Greek / Latin / Italian · True image or bearer of victory
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11 of 11 names
Wathena
Modern American · Female name meaning "warrior maiden".
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Wilhelmena
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "resolute protector."
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Wilhelmenia
Modern American · Feminine form of Wilhelm; determined protector.
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Wilhelmina
Germanic · Resolute protector, strong-willed
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Wilhelmine
German · "Resolute protector or defender."
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Wilhemenia
Modern American · German feminine given name, noble protector.
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Wilhemina
Modern American · Feminine, strong, Germanic name.
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Wilma
Germanic · Resolute protector, strong-willed
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Winifred
Welsh · Blessed reconciliation, fair peace
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Wren
English · Little Songbird
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Wretha
Modern American · Wretha: Unknown, no known meaning.
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1 of 1 name
Xanthe
Greek / Germanic · Fair-haired
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Y
3 of 3 names
Yalexa
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · 'Meaning of the name "Yalexa": Strong protector, defender.'
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Yaresly
Modern American · Unique, elegant, feminine, and modern.
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Yolander
Modern American · 'Yolander' has no specific meaning.
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3 of 3 names
Zandrea
Modern American · Strong, courageous leader.
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Zelda
English / Germanic · Fighting In Darkness
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Zetha
Modern American · 'Zetha' has no specific meaning.
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Strong Girl Names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to choose the perfect name for your daughter.

Strong girl names usually carry meanings tied to courage, leadership, or resilience. Athena (wisdom in battle), Valentina (brave), and Matilda (mighty in battle) all carry that weight.
Absolutely. Names from mythology and history feel powerful without being heavy. Freya, Bellatrix, and Xena all evoke strength while staying beautiful.
Many do. Alessandra (defender), Valentina (brave), and Briana (noble strength) are all graceful and powerful at once.
Yes — sometimes a short name carries the most punch. Try Nyx (night goddess), Wren (the small but fierce bird), or Vera (truth).
Sarah means princess, Audrey means noble strength, Valerie means strong, and Cassandra means she who shines on men — all rooted in leadership.
NameHub has a full collection of strong and powerful girl names organized by origin, meaning, and mythology — perfect for parents who want her name to be a quiet superpower.