675+ Girl Names That End in S

Þórdís is an ancient name that's currently seeing a resurgence in Iceland. It was derived from Þórr, the original form of the mythological Thor, and the Old Norse element dis, meaning "goddess." The first letter is called a thorn and is pronounced like a TH. The proper Anglicization is Thordis or Tordis.

This Mediterranean island name would be a plausible choice for parents with Cypriot heritage, or with a special connection to the place.

See DORCAS.

Les is strictly a nickname in our book--for the male Lester or the female Leslie. For example, famed guitarist Les Paul was born Lester. So though sometimes more is less, in this case Les is less.

In Roman mythology. Felicitas was the deity of good luck.

If Cruz and Croix are too subtle, Cross cuts right to the chase. It feels decidedly more Christian and punitive, for better or worse.