EOWAYNE-GIRLS
- Tullia
Origin:
Feminine form of Roman family name Tullius, meaning unknownDescription:
The unusual and intriguing Tullia has been used since Roman times as a feminine of the illustrious family name Tullius, as in philosopher Marcus Tullius Cicero. Modern parents who like Tallulah or Lillia but want something even more unusual would do well to consider the nearly-unknown Tullia, which may also be varied to Tulia, rhyming with Julia.
- Tamerlane
- Umbria
Origin:
Italian place name, from the Umbri, one of the chief tribes settling the Italian nationDescription:
Umbria is a lovely, virtually unused Italian name for girls, reflecting the beautiful rolling hills of the area's countryside. And since it's right next door to Tuscany, in which Siena resides, maybe Umbria could be a follow-up to the popular Siena-Sienna.
- Valentia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"healthy"Description:
Used in Italy and Spain, but in non-Latin countries could be confused with Valencia.
- Valentina
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"strength, health"Description:
Effortlessly stylish, with plenty of sweetness and strength, Valentina feels like a fresh alternative to Valerie, Victoria, or Vanessa.
- Valetta
Origin:
Latin place and surnameDescription:
This name of the major Maltese city takes on an air of attractiveness via model Amber Valletta, making it an appealing alternative to the overexposed Valerie and Vanessa.
- Valya
- Velouté
Origin:
French word nameMeaning:
"velvety"Description:
The most common association of this name is to a thick white sauce.
- Venetia
Origin:
Italian place-nameDescription:
Venetia, the name of the region encompassing Venice, has a radiant, picturesque authenticity, as do the related Venezia and Venice.
- Venezia
Origin:
Italian place-nameDescription:
This is the Italian way to say Venice -- Ven-ETZ-ee-a -- but you might also opt for the softer Venetia or Venice itself.
- Venice
Origin:
Italian place-nameDescription:
This name of one of the most romantic cities in the world could easily find its way onto an American baby girl's birth certificate.
- Verona
Origin:
Italian place-nameDescription:
Verona is a scenic place-name with the added attraction of a Shakespearean connection, as in Two Gentlemen of....
- Vesper
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"evening star"Description:
This Latin word used for evening spiritual services was introduced to baby namers by the Eva Greene character Vesper Lynd in the modern James Bond film Casino Royale in 2006, based on the Ian Fleming novel, and is just now beginning to provoke interest among namers, with its spiritual reference and soft, whispery sound.
- Via
Origin:
Nickname nameDescription:
Could be a short form of Sylvia, Olivia, or any other similar name. Or a vivid Italian word name.
- Vienna
Origin:
Place-name: the capital of AustriaDescription:
Vienna is one of the more popular of the European place-names, with a particularly pleasant sound, evoking elegant images of the Blue Danube, of castles and cafes, sweets and sausages and Strauss waltzes—and Sigmund Freud. It could be a possible substitute for the popular Sienna.
- Violet
Origin:
English from LatinMeaning:
"purple"Description:
Violet is soft and sweet, yet with a vivacious edge.
- Violetta
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"purple"Description:
Violetta is a more vibrantly colored, feminissima form of Violet. It is the name of the heroine of the Verdi opera La Traviata--in fact Violetta was the original title of the work.
- Vita
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"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:
LatinMeaning:
"life"Description:
Lively and rhythmic version of Vivian heard in Italy and Spain. A vivid choice.
- Willoughby
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"farm near the willows"Description:
With Willow and Willa becoming more popular for girls, surname-name Willoughby could be a more unusual alternative. Its full form sounds appropriate for both genders, but can be shortened for girls to Willow, Willa, or even Bee.