Female names most popular since 1880 - page 497.

Italian name derived from Maddalena, which has Hebrew roots and means "from Magdala" or "tower." It is associated with Mary Magdalene and has been popular in Italy for centuries.

Rare Persian name derived from Arabic 'mahmud', meaning 'praiseworthy', often associated with intelligence and wisdom.

Unique African name of Yoruba origin from Nigeria and Benin, typically given to girls, which means "I am waiting" or "Let's wait and see," signifying patience, anticipation, cautious optimism, or wisdom.

Traditional male Xhosa name from South Africa, believed to mean 'always ready'.

Rare Hawaiian girls' name meaning 'with joy'.

Martha is a classic feminine given name of Aramaic origin, meaning 'wished for child'.

Distinctive given name of Irish origin, derived from Murphy, meaning 'sea warrior'.

Rare Scottish given name derived from the Murray clan surname, with possible origins in the Old French word "morel" meaning "dark," or as a shortened form of Murdoch.

Latin-derived feminine given name meaning 'daffodil', first used during the Roman Empire.

African origin name meaning 'life' or 'to live' in Swahili, symbolizing hope and resilience.

Rare, feminine Greek name meaning "new comer" or "nymph.

French-origin given name derived from "pays", meaning "country", and signifying "of the land".

French name derived from the Latin "Quintus," meaning "fifth." It was originally a surname given to the fifth child but has since become popular as a first name.

African name of Swahili origin meaning "God is merciful.

Unique male name of Indian origin, derived from 'Ravan,' meaning 'god of darkness' in Sanskrit, and signifying friendship or companionship.

Distinctive Irish name derived from the surname O'Scanlan, meaning "descendant of Scannal," which signifies "lively" or "noisy.

Unique female name of African American origin, coined by combining Shantel (meaning 'gentle' or 'peaceful') from Irish origins, and Shawn ('lucid' or 'clear'), making it a distinctive choice honoring both heritages.

Indian name derived from Sanskrit 'Suvrena', meaning 'beautiful'. It's associated with elegance and has been popular in India since ancient times.

Japanese girls' name composed of "tama" (jewel or ball) and "ya" (house or home), translating to "jewel house" or "ball house".

Hebrew name meaning 'God is my judge', offering a unique blend of spirituality and distinctiveness.

Igbo name from Nigeria, meaning "mother earth" or "goddess of the earth," embodying strength, nurturing, and connection to roots.

African Igbo name meaning "Our Father has arrived," reflecting gratitude for a safe birth.

Distinctive English name derived from the historic market town of Witney in Oxfordshire, where it originally referred to the 'white island' formed by the River Windrush.

Slavic origin, derived from George which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'.

Distinctive Hebrew female name derived from 'abrei', meaning 'fruitful', symbolizing growth and prosperity.

Original modern name with no specific origin or meaning, created by its parents seeking uniqueness.

Rare, historic Latin name meaning 'from the Adriatic', referring to the sea between Italy and the Balkans.

Unique Latin-origin feminine given name, meaning 'genteel' or 'delicate,' popularized by Saint Afra, an early Christian martyr.

Yoruba African name meaning "warrior woman," symbolizing strength and courage.

Rare, Latin-derived feminine name meaning 'noble', first used in medieval England to denote high social status.

Rare but beautiful feminine given name of Scottish origin, combining the meanings 'grace' from Anna and 'pearl' from Margaret.

Rare yet meaningful female name of German origin, derived from "ans" meaning god and "helm" meaning helmet, thus signifying protection by God.

Ancient, rare Spanish female name derived from "armenta," meaning "herd." It reflects a connection to nature, animals, and traditional farming life.

Lithuanian name derived from "arvys," meaning 'price' or 'value,' signifying worth and importance.

Modern invention of uncertain origin and meaning, likely created as a blend of other names or simply as a unique creation by its parents or creators.

Turkish given name meaning 'northern wind', associated with strength and freedom, and popularized by its use as a personal name in recent years despite once being mainly used as a surname or nickname.

Shortened form of Catherine, a Latin name meaning "pure" with origins tracing back centuries.

The African name Chonda, meaning 'strong-willed,' originated from Bantu languages and is traditionally given to children born under challenging circumstances or displaying exceptional resilience.

Unique male name of Greek origin, derived from 'kleos', meaning glory or renown.

Rare Latin-origin given name meaning 'shell', historically used for female slaves in ancient Rome. It gained prominence through figures like Fulvia Cortana, mother of Catilina. Today, it's uncommon but distinctive, and popularized by Microsoft's virtual assistant.