Baby Cap--Team Pink!

  1. Lucia
    • Origin:

      Italian, feminine variation of Lucius, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "light"
    • Description:

      Lucia is a lush, rich Latinate equivalent of Lucy, popular in Spain and throughout Latin America and also a cross-cultural favorite. You might be surprised to know that Lucia has ALWAYS ranked among the Top 1000 girl names in the US, though she's really taken off only since the turn of this century.
  2. Mariella
    • Origin:

      Italian and Dutch diminutive of Maria
    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"
    • Description:

      Lilting and nearly unknown here, with the currently popular ella ending, makes a good Marissa alternative.
  3. Phoebe
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "radiant, shining one"
    • Description:

      Phoebe is the Latin variation of the Greek name Phoibe, which derived from phoibos, meaning "bright." In classical mythology, Phoebe is the by-name of Artemis, goddess of the moon and of hunting. The masculine version of Phoebe is Phoebus.
  4. Pia
    • Origin:

      Latin or diminutive of Olympia
    • Meaning:

      "pious; from Mount Olympus"
    • Description:

      Soft name in the Mia-Nia-Tia family, Pia is heard in both European and Hindi languages.
  5. Raphaela
    • Origin:

      Hebrew, feminine variation of Raphael
    • Meaning:

      "God has healed"
    • Description:

      A euphonious and lovely name with a dark-eyed, long-flowing-haired image, Raphaela is, like Gabriella and Isabella, beginning to be drawn into the American mainstream.
  6. Raffaella
    • Sabina
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "Sabine"
      • Description:

        Sabina is a sleek but neglected name from an ancient Roman tribal name that's well worth consideration. The equally alluring Sabine is heard in France and Germany. Related names include the more popular Sabrina or Serena. All are equally lovely.
    • Serafina
      • Origin:

        Italian and Spanish variation of Seraphina
      • Meaning:

        "ardent"
      • Description:

        Serafina is a name so lovely it's worthy of an angel. But the more stylish spelling today is Seraphina.
    • Sofia
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "wisdom"
      • Description:

        Sofia is a variation of the Greek name Sophia, which was derived directly from sophia, the Greek word for wisdom. It was the name of a Roman saint—the mother of Faith, Hope, and Charity—and queens of Russia and Spain.
    • Valentina
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "strength, health"
      • Description:

        Effortlessly stylish, with plenty of sweetness and strength, Valentina feels like a fresh alternative to Valerie, Victoria, or Vanessa.
    • Vita
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "life"
      • Description:

        Vital and vivacious, Vita is stirring back to life along with many of her V-themed sisters -- Vivian, Vivica -- and is becoming a new celebrity baby favorite.
    • Viviana
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "life"
      • Description:

        Lively and rhythmic version of Vivian heard in Italy and Spain. A vivid choice.