Names That Mean Feminine
- Armande
Origin:
French, feminine variation of ArmandDescription:
Feminine form of Armand, has an elegant charm.
- Jethra
Origin:
Feminization of Jethro, HebrewMeaning:
"excellence"Description:
Rare and ethereal.
- Gerardine
Origin:
French, feminine variation of GerardDescription:
Makes Geraldine seem positively groovy.
- Danijela
Origin:
Slovene, Croatian, and Serbian feminine variation of Daniel, HebrewMeaning:
"God is my judge"
- Petronille
Origin:
French feminine variation of Petronius, LatinMeaning:
"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.
- Nicandra
Origin:
Botanical name and feminine variation of Nicander, GreekMeaning:
"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.
- Giuseppina
Origin:
Italian, feminine variation of GiuseppeDescription:
One case where the English version -- Josephine -- is far preferable.
- Oracia
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of HoraceDescription:
Rarely used aristocratic name with ancient roots and less than appealing sound.
- Lachina
Origin:
Scottish, feminine form of LachlanDescription:
Unlike Lachlan, this Scottish name for girls is likely to be mispronounced. Is that...LaChina?
- Suheyla
Origin:
Turkish, feminine variation of SuhailMeaning:
"level, even"Description:
Variation of Suhail.
- Paolina
Origin:
Italian and Portuguese, feminine variation of PaulMeaning:
"small"Description:
Turning Paul or Paol -- whether it's as Paolo, Paolina, or even Paola -- instantly makes it more romantic and appealing.
- Publia
Origin:
Latin, feminine form of PubliusMeaning:
"of the people"Description:
An ancient Roman name that hasn't found favor in the modern world.
- Lluisa
Origin:
Catalan feminine variation of LouisMeaning:
"renowned warrior"
- Johnet
Origin:
Manx feminine variation of JohnDescription:
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.
- Shalailah
Origin:
Possible feminine form of ShelalMeaning:
"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.
- Dominga
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of DomingoDescription:
Nice for a little girl born on Sunday.
- Plácida
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"tranquil, peaceful"Description:
Familiar outside the Hispanic community through male opera singer Placido Domingo, this name has a calm, serene feeling.
- Deana
Origin:
Variation of Diana or feminine variation of DeanDescription:
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.
- Miguela
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of MiguelDescription:
If you're looking for an unusual Michaela alternative, try this Spanish route.
- Giovana
Origin:
Italian, feminine variation of GiovanniDescription:
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.