![]() This bold Z-name is the feminine version of the male name Zephyr, derived from the Greek Ζέφυρος which means “west wind.” Zephyrus was the Greek god of the west wind, ushering in the beautiful spring weather.Īlluring and exotic, Xiomara’s only drawback might be that it can be hard to pronounce for many people who aren’t familiar with it (psst - it’s see oh MAR ah). This gorgeous and unusual pick is a combination of two Latin words: stella maris, meaning “star of the sea.” Stella Maris is the Latin title of the Virgin Mary, and has been used to refer to the Virgin’s Mary’s guidance and protection over seafaring people. ![]() But it’s experiencing a long-overdue resurgence now, and we can see why! Theodosia is the feminine version of the Greek name Θεοδόσιος (Theodosius), meaning either “giving to God” or “given by God.” It’s one of those beautiful vintage names that was popular in the 1880s and 1890s, and then gradually forgotten, replaced by other baby name trends. This is an alternate (and more straightforward to pronounce) spelling of the name Esmerée, which was likely derived from the old French esmer, meaning “to love and respect.” In Arthurian legend, Esmerée was the beautiful Queen of Wales in a poem written by Renaut de Bâgé. This beautiful name is as opulent as they come - it literally means “gold” or “golden!” It’s derived from the ancient Roman surname Aurelius, likely used to refer to people who had golden-colored hair (and it was the name of Julius Caesar’s mother!). Seraphina sounds like a beautifully angelic name, and it is - if we’re talking about fiery angels, that is! The name has its roots from the Biblical word seraphim, which was derived from Hebrew and meant “fiery ones.” Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner chose this name for their second daughter, but it’s still barely breaking into the top 1000 most popular baby names, which puts it into the “sweet spot” of names that are gorgeous and yet still rare. The elegant French form of Vivian, this name is derived from the Latin word vivus, meaning “life” or “lively.” Designer Vivienne Westwood is a famous bearer, but the name’s popularity skyrocketed after Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt chose it for their daughter in 2008, and it has only become more popular since then. People tend to think of Ophelia as a gorgeous literary name from Shakespeare’s Hamlet (and, later, in Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin), but its origins are actually much older - it is derived from the Greek ὠφέλεια (opheleia), meaning “help.” And with a constellation also named Andromeda, the name is a nod to the galaxy as well! The name is derived from the Greek words ἀνήρ (aner) and μέδω (medo), meaning “man” and “to protect,” respectively - so Andromeda basically means “protecting like a man” which is a strong girl-power meaning we can seriously get behind. With its roots in mythology, Andromeda was the wife of Perseus, the son of Poseidon. Vincenza is the feminine Italian form of the name Vincent, which comes from the Latin “vincere” meaning to conquer. We love a strong girl’s name, and this one is both powerful and elegant.
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