Unique Butterfly Themed Names
- Cissia
- Cynea
- Dalla
- Daimio
- Decinia
- Elina
Origin:
Spanish, Italian, German, Greek, and English variation of HelenMeaning:
"bright, shining light"Description:
Elina is one of the many variations of mother name Helen to make the US Top 1000 list, and is given to around 300 girls each year. While it might blend in among the Helenas, Elenas, and Alinas, it might be a good way to go if you want the eh-lee-nuh pronunciation or the potential for nicknames Elle, Ellie, or Ella.
- Elodina
Origin:
nature nameDescription:
This name comes from a genus of beautiful black and white Australian butterflies. Given the rise of "el" names such as Eleanor, Eloise, and Ella, Elodina could make a good choice for someone looking for a rarer name.
- Emesis
- Eresia
- Erora
- Evenus
- Felicina
- Freyeria
- Iliana
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"from Ilium or Troy"Description:
Iliana is one of the vaguely but usually undefinably international names that have a wide range of spellings and pronunciations. Ilium was the poetic name of the city of Troy, and variations of this name — especially Ileana and Ileanna — have been widely used, projecting a rather bohemian image.
- Inessa
Origin:
Russian variation of Ines; Spanish from GreekMeaning:
"pure, chaste"Description:
Inessa is a truly multi-cultural name, heard in Spain, Germany and Russia, and is related to the names Agnes and Ines/Inez.
- Iridiana
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"rainbow"Description:
Iridiana is related to the Greek name Iris, who in Greek mythology was the personification of the Rainbow. Iridiana is a frillier version of the name, likely to appeal to people who prefer Isabella to Isobel and Delphinia to Delphi.
- Issoria
Origin:
nature nameDescription:
The Issoria is a genus of butterflies found in Africa, one of which is known as the African Queen. This name would make a wonderful choice for those looking for a name which subtly honors Africa.
- Isma
- Ixias
- Kallima
Origin:
nature nameDescription:
This name derives from the name of a genus of butterfly. Apart from this delightful connection, the name offers good nickname options such as Kallie and Lili, as well as fitting in to the current trend of Kal names such as Kalliope and Calista.