Names That Mean Feminine

  1. Armande
    • Origin:

      French, feminine variation of Armand
    • Description:

      Feminine form of Armand, has an elegant charm.
  2. Jethra
    • Origin:

      Feminization of Jethro, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "excellence"
    • Description:

      Rare and ethereal.
  3. Gerardine
    • Origin:

      French, feminine variation of Gerard
    • Description:

      Makes Geraldine seem positively groovy.
  4. Danijela
    • Origin:

      Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian feminine variation of Daniel, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my judge"
  5. Petronille
    • Origin:

      French feminine variation of Petronius, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "yokel, woodpecker, stone"
    • Description:

      So many names sound better with a French accent, and Petronille is one of them -- it feels unusual in an elegant way. But in the US, you'd have to be adventurous to choose it.
  6. Nicandra
    • Origin:

      Botanical name and feminine variation of Nicander, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "man of victory"
    • Description:

      Nicandra is the name of a plant known as apple-of-peru and also shoo-fly plant. It's also the feminine form of Nicander, an ancient Greek poet, physician, and grammarian.
  7. Giuseppina
    • Origin:

      Italian, feminine variation of Giuseppe
    • Description:

      One case where the English version -- Josephine -- is far preferable.
  8. Oracia
    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine variation of Horace
    • Description:

      Rarely used aristocratic name with ancient roots and less than appealing sound.
  9. Lachina
    • Origin:

      Scottish, feminine form of Lachlan
    • Description:

      Unlike Lachlan, this Scottish name for girls is likely to be mispronounced. Is that...LaChina?
  10. Suheyla
    • Origin:

      Turkish, feminine variation of Suhail
    • Meaning:

      "level, even"
    • Description:

      Variation of Suhail.
  11. Paolina
    • Origin:

      Italian and Portuguese, feminine variation of Paul
    • Meaning:

      "small"
    • Description:

      Turning Paul or Paol -- whether it's as Paolo, Paolina, or even Paola -- instantly makes it more romantic and appealing.
  12. Publia
    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine form of Publius
    • Meaning:

      "of the people"
    • Description:

      An ancient Roman name that hasn't found favor in the modern world.
  13. Lluisa
    • Origin:

      Catalan feminine variation of Louis
    • Meaning:

      "renowned warrior"
  14. Johnet
    • Origin:

      Manx feminine variation of John
    • Description:

      This feminine diminutive of John from the Isle of Man is also sometimes used as a variant of Judith. Still, we think it is as attractive as Thomasina or Jacoba -- that is, not very.
  15. Shalailah
    • Origin:

      Possible feminine form of Shelal
    • Meaning:

      "petition"
    • Description:

      Shalailah is a soft name made most familiar by journalist Shalailah Medhora. Given the popularity of Layla and all her variants, Shalailah has potential for parents looking for something off the beaten track.
  16. Dominga
    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine variation of Domingo
    • Description:

      Nice for a little girl born on Sunday.
  17. Plácida
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "tranquil, peaceful"
    • Description:

      Familiar outside the Hispanic community through male opera singer Placido Domingo, this name has a calm, serene feeling.
  18. Deana
    • Origin:

      Variation of Diana or feminine variation of Dean
    • Description:

      Depending on how you say it, either a streamlined version of Deanna, or the namesake of a male Dean. But today, why not name her Dean.
  19. Miguela
    • Origin:

      Spanish, feminine variation of Miguel
    • Description:

      If you're looking for an unusual Michaela alternative, try this Spanish route.
  20. Giovana
    • Origin:

      Italian, feminine variation of Giovanni
    • Description:

      This alternative spelling of the classic Italian name Giovanna is used in small numbers, but with the sharp rise of diminutives Gia and Gianna, it feels right in line.