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Vintage Girl Names
4462 names, each with its meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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Sherill#15405 in the U.S.Sherill is a spelling in the Cheryl/Sherrill family. Cheryl arose in the twentieth century, ble▶Terre#15405 in the U.S.Terre is a spelling variant of Terry and Teri, short forms of Teresa (or Theresa). Teresa's ori▶Lavette#15408 in the U.S.Lavette is a coined name joining the La- prefix, popular in mid-century American naming, to the▶Wyndi#15411 in the U.S.Wyndi is a stylized spelling of Wendy, and a near cousin of Windy. Wendy was popularized by J. ▶Thomasa#15414 in the U.S.A feminine form of Thomas, from the Aramaic te'oma meaning twin; it adds a feminine -a ending t▶Thomasena#15415 in the U.S.Thomasena is a feminine elaboration of Thomas, which comes from the Aramaic 'te'oma' meaning 't▶Thressa#15417 in the U.S.Thressa is a contracted respelling of Theresa, a name of Greek origin variously tied to 'theros▶Andrina#15422 in the U.S.Andrina is a feminine form of Andrew, from the Greek andreios, 'manly, courageous,' via the roo▶Shuntay#15423 in the U.S.Shuntay joins a Shun- opening to the fashionable -tay ending heard in Shantay and Chauntay. It ▶Angelene#15424 in the U.S.Angelene is an -ene respelling of Angeline, a French-flavored elaboration of Angela — all from ▶Britanya#15424 in the U.S.Britanya is a modern respelling of Brittany, the given name taken from the French region of Bri▶Berlinda#15426 in the U.S.Berlinda is a variant of Belinda, a name of debated origin: often traced to Italian bella ('bea▶Anice#15427 in the U.S.Anice is a variant of Annis, the medieval English spoken form of Agnes, from Greek 'hagne', 'pu▶Damita#15432 in the U.S.Damita comes from the Spanish dama, 'lady,' with the affectionate -ita ending, giving 'little l▶Ladora#15437 in the U.S.Ladora joins the decorative La- prefix, common in American naming, to Dora, itself a short form▶Yoshiko#15437 in the U.S.Yoshiko is a classic Japanese girl's name combining yoshi ('good, virtuous, fortunate') with th▶Shalandra#15438 in the U.S.Shalandra has no independent documented root; it reads as a coined blend of the popular Sha- pr▶Arleta#15439 in the U.S.Arleta is a variant of Arletta and a cousin of Arlene, names of uncertain but French-flavoured ▶Arline#15441 in the U.S.Origin uncertain. Arline is best known as the heroine of the 1843 opera 'The Bohemian Girl'; th▶Youlanda#15441 in the U.S.Youlanda is a phonetic respelling of Yolanda — from the Greek for the violet flower (via Iolant▶Jennel#15442 in the U.S.Jennel reads as a blend of Jenny or Jennifer (Cornish, 'fair one') with Nell, or as a respelled▶Annett#15445 in the U.S.Annett is a spelling of Annette, the French diminutive of Anne, from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'▶Annetta#15446 in the U.S.Annetta is a Latinate diminutive of Anne/Anna, which descends from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, f▶Sueanne#15449 in the U.S.Sueanne joins Sue, a short form of Susan from the Hebrew Shoshannah meaning lily, with Anne, fr▶Antionette#15452 in the U.S.A common respelling of Antoinette, the French feminine diminutive of Antoine (Anthony), from th▶Towana#15455 in the U.S.Towana is a spelling of Tawana, a coined African American girl's name of the mid-twentieth cent▶Toyia#15457 in the U.S.Toyia is a coined elaboration of Toya, best known from Latoya (a La- prefixed name whose second▶Trameka#15461 in the U.S.Trameka blends the popular Tra- opening with the -meka ending of Tameka and Tomeka, names that ▶Shaundra#15462 in the U.S.Shaundra is a coined American girl's name splicing the Shawn/Shaun sound with the -dra of Sandr▶Arabela#15464 in the U.S.Arabela is a single-l spelling of Arabella, a medieval Scottish name of Norman origin. It is us▶Carrianne#15466 in the U.S.Carrianne joins Carrie, a pet form of Caroline (from the Germanic Carl, 'free man'), with Anne,▶Jessyca#15467 in the U.S.Jessyca is a variant spelling of Jessica, a name Shakespeare popularized in The Merchant of Ven▶Denee#15470 in the U.S.Denee is a phonetic respelling sitting between Renee, from French renee, 'reborn' (Latin renatu▶Tamela#15473 in the U.S.A mid-century elaboration of Tammy (from Tamara or Thomasina), or a blend of Tammy and Pamela. ▶Sundra#15477 in the U.S.Sundra is a respelling of Sondra or Saundra, themselves streamlined forms of Sandra. Sandra is ▶Ceciley#15478 in the U.S.Ceciley is a spelling variant of Cecily, the English form of the Latin Cecilia, from the Roman ▶Keriann#15482 in the U.S.Keriann is a run-together compound of Keri and Ann. Keri, a form of Kerry, is an Irish name fro▶Shaune#15494 in the U.S.Shaune is a feminine spelling in the Shaun/Shauna group; Shaun is the English form of Irish Sea▶Armella#15496 in the U.S.A Breton name honoring Saint Armelle (the feminine of Armel), from Old Breton arth ('bear') and▶Alnisa#15508 in the U.S.Alnisa most likely draws on the Arabic an-nisa, 'the women,' the name of the fourth chapter of ▶Alvera#15511 in the U.S.Alvera is generally read as a variant of Elvira, a Germanic-rooted name (elements often glossed▶Shenee#15514 in the U.S.Shenee is an American coinage spelled as heard, echoing Shanae and Sheree, names built on fashi▶Librada#15516 in the U.S.Librada is a Spanish name from the Latin liberata, 'freed' or 'set free', the feminine of liber▶Armelia#15521 in the U.S.Armelia reads as a variant of Amelia, from the Germanic amal meaning work or industriousness, b▶Armida#15522 in the U.S.Armida is a literary name coined by the Italian poet Torquato Tasso for the beautiful sorceress▶Ulanda#15525 in the U.S.Ulanda reads as a reshaping of Yolanda, swapping the opening for a U-, and as a cousin of Wanda▶Toya#15526 in the U.S.Toya is a modern American coinage, most often a short form of Latoya (itself a stylish La- + To▶Beonka#15536 in the U.S.Beonka is a phonetic respelling of Bianca, the Italian word for 'white,' the counterpart of Bla▶Babette#15538 in the U.S.A French pet form of Barbara ('foreign; stranger') or Elizabeth ('God is my oath'), with the af▶Audre#15545 in the U.S.Audre is a trimmed form of Audrey, which comes from the Old English Aethelthryth, joining aethe▶Cilia#15545 in the U.S.Cilia is a clipped form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, conventionally linked▶Rande#15545 in the U.S.Rande is a spelling of Randi, the feminine short form drawn from Miranda (Latin, 'admirable, wo▶Cindia#15546 in the U.S.Cindia reads as an elaboration of Cindy and Cynthia. Cynthia comes from the Greek Kynthia, 'fro▶Willetta#15555 in the U.S.Willetta is a feminine elaboration of William — Germanic Willahelm, 'will' plus 'helmet/protect▶Arvella#15569 in the U.S.Arvella is an early-American elaborated name with no single fixed root. It most plausibly joins▶Tameika#15570 in the U.S.Tameika is a 1970s American coinage, a spelling of Tamika/Tameka, a popular coined name of the ▶Tamica#15571 in the U.S.Tamica is a variant of Tamika (Tameka), a 1970s American coinage. It has no secure ancient root▶Larhonda#15573 in the U.S.Larhonda is a 1970s American coinage, joining the La- prefix to Rhonda (a name sometimes linked▶Terressa#15574 in the U.S.Terressa is a doubled-consonant respelling of Teresa. The parent name is of debated Greek origi▶Brendalyn#15582 in the U.S.A modern coinage pairing Brenda (from the Old Norse brandr, 'sword; blade') with the fashionabl▶Felecia#15583 in the U.S.A respelling of Felicia, the feminine of Latin Felix, 'lucky, happy, fortunate.' The -e- spelli▶Roneka#15590 in the U.S.Roneka is an invented American name built from a Ro- opening (as in Rhonda or Ronnie) and the -▶Tiffine#15590 in the U.S.Tiffine is a variant of Tiffany, streamlined to a crisp two-beat name. Tiffany comes from the G▶Adra#15591 in the U.S.Adra is a compact name with more than one plausible source. It may reflect the Arabic 'adhra, '▶Patra#15591 in the U.S.Patra is a short form drawn from Cleopatra — Greek for 'glory of the father' — or a variant of ▶Annis#15594 in the U.S.Annis is a medieval English pronunciation-spelling of Agnes, which comes from the Greek hagnos,▶Tawna#15595 in the U.S.Tawna is a feminine elaboration of Tawny, from Old French tané, 'tanned, golden-brown', with a ▶Katrena#15600 in the U.S.Katrena is a respelling of Katrina, a European contracted form of Katherine, traditionally 'pur▶Audrinna#15604 in the U.S.Audrinna is a doubled-consonant spelling of Audrina, itself an elaboration of Audrey. Audrey co▶Charliemae#15604 in the U.S.A modern smoosh of Charlie (a pet form of Charles/Charlotte, 'free man') and Mae (a form of Mar▶Aurore#15607 in the U.S.Aurore is the French form of Aurora, from the Latin 'aurora', the dawn, and the name of the Rom▶Sandee#15607 in the U.S.Sandee is a playful respelling of Sandy, itself a short form of Sandra and Alexandra, from Gree▶Teryl#15608 in the U.S.Teryl is a mid-century respelling in the Cheryl family — Cheryl itself a blend of French cherie▶Leontine#15609 in the U.S.Leontine is a French feminine name from the Latin leo, 'lion', making it a graceful 'lioness' n▶Tiwanna#15609 in the U.S.Tiwanna is a mid-century American coinage pairing the Ti-/Ta- prefix pattern with an ending in ▶Saundra#15619 in the U.S.A phonetic respelling of Sandra, itself a short form of Alexandra, from Greek elements meaning ▶Bernadine#15620 in the U.S.A French feminine form of Bernard, from the Germanic bern ('bear') and hard ('brave; strong') -▶Bettina#15621 in the U.S.An Italian and German diminutive of Elisabetta or Elisabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is a▶Christianne#15622 in the U.S.Christianne is an elaborated form of Christiane, the French feminine of Christian, from Latin c▶Gerri#15622 in the U.S.Gerri is a friendly pet form of Geraldine, the feminine of Gerald, from the Germanic elements g▶Beverlyn#15623 in the U.S.Beverlyn is a mid-century American blend of Beverly and Lynn. Beverly began as an English place▶Danetta#15623 in the U.S.Danetta lengthens Danette — itself a French-flavored feminine diminutive of Daniel — with an -a▶Linsay#15624 in the U.S.Linsay is Lindsay with the d dropped; the meaning stays that of the parent — the English place ▶Tressia#15627 in the U.S.Tressia reads as an elaborated form of Tressa or Theresa; Theresa's roots are debated, most oft▶Cleotilde#15631 in the U.S.Cleotilde is a Spanish form of Clotilde, from the Germanic elements hlod, 'fame' or 'glory,' an▶Trenda#15632 in the U.S.Trenda is best read as a rhyming reshaping of Brenda, from Old Norse brandr, 'sword' or 'torch'▶Bettyjo#15634 in the U.S.Bettyjo is a mid-century American double name joining Betty - a pet form of Elizabeth, from Heb▶Trevia#15635 in the U.S.Trevia most plausibly began as a feminine form built on Trevor, from the Welsh tref 'settlement▶Trinda#15637 in the U.S.Trinda is a mid-twentieth-century American coinage, most plausibly built from Trina, a short fo▶Hadie#15638 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing the vintage pet names Hattie and Sadie, sometimes read as a short of H▶Rashauna#15638 in the U.S.Rashauna is an American coinage that fronts a decorative Ra- onto Shauna, an Anglicized feminin▶Rasheedah#15640 in the U.S.Rasheedah is a spelling of Rashida, the feminine of Rashid (Arabic, 'rightly guided, wise, of g▶Tamy#15640 in the U.S.Tamy is a trimmed respelling of Tammy, itself a pet form of Tamara — from Hebrew, 'date palm' —▶Twilla#15641 in the U.S.Twilla is a variant of Twila, an American name usually connected to the word 'twilight' (the so▶Mariellen#15648 in the U.S.Mariellen fuses Mary — Hebrew Miriam, variously 'beloved', 'wished-for child', or 'of the sea' ▶Cherisse#15649 in the U.S.Cherisse is a modern name built on the French cherir, 'to cherish', and cherie, 'dear, darling'▶Tarsha#15653 in the U.S.A name read either as a variant of Tasha, a short form of Natasha (Natalia, from the Latin for ▶Natacha#15662 in the U.S.Natacha is the French and broader Continental spelling of Natasha, the Russian diminutive of Na▶Charla#15663 in the U.S.Charla is a feminine form of Charles, from the Germanic karl, 'free man'. It sits alongside Cha▶Chasidy#15666 in the U.S.A modern respelling of Chastity, an English virtue name from Latin castitas, 'purity.' The spel▶Doralee#15668 in the U.S.A coined compound joining Dora, a short form of Dorothy or Theodora from the Greek doron (gift)▶Dorianne#15669 in the U.S.Dorianne most plausibly blends Doris, from the ancient Greek region and people the Dorians, wit▶Betsey#15676 in the U.S.Betsey is a traditional spelling of Betsy, the affectionate short form of Elizabeth. Elizabeth ▶Christia#15677 in the U.S.Christia is a feminine name formed on the Christ- element, closely tied to Christina and Christ▶Vernessa#15678 in the U.S.Vernessa reads as a blend of Verna, from Latin vernus, 'spring,' and Vanessa, a name coined by ▶Danyell#15679 in the U.S.Danyell is a phonetic spelling of Danielle, the French feminine of Daniel, from the Hebrew Dani▶Bunny#15680 in the U.S.Bunny is the English word for a rabbit, used since the eighteenth century as a term of endearme▶Nedra#15680 in the U.S.Nedra owes its use to the 1905 best-selling novel Nedra by George Barr McCutcheon. Its origin i▶Cipriana#15684 in the U.S.Cipriana is the Spanish and Italian feminine form of Cyprian, from the Latin Cyprianus, meaning▶Clarabella#15686 in the U.S.A compound of two Latin-rooted names: Clara, from clarus, 'bright, clear, famous,' and Bella, f▶Bona#15689 in the U.S.Bona comes straight from the Latin adjective bona, the feminine of bonus, meaning 'good'. It do▶Clemence#15689 in the U.S.The French form of Clementia, from Latin clementia, 'mercy, mildness, gentleness' — the same ro▶Coleen#15692 in the U.S.A respelling of Colleen, from the Irish cailin, 'girl.' Colleen became a popular given name amo▶Catherina#15694 in the U.S.Catherina is a Latinate and Continental form of Catherine, from the Greek Aikaterine. Its meani▶Windi#15694 in the U.S.Windi is a variant of Wendy (popularized by J. M. Barrie's Peter Pan, often traced to a child's▶Nicolasa#15699 in the U.S.Nicolasa is the Spanish feminine form of Nicholas, from Greek Nikolaos — nikē, 'victory', plus ▶Corri#15700 in the U.S.Corri is an -i respelling of Cori, a short form of Corinne and Cora, from Greek kore, 'maiden' ▶Deeanna#15701 in the U.S.Deeanna is a spelled-out form of Deanna, which developed from Diana, the name of the Roman godd▶Coryn#15702 in the U.S.A short spelling of Corinne/Corinna, from the Greek kore ('maiden; young woman'). A crisp, vint▶Nilda#15705 in the U.S.Nilda is usually explained as a short form of Germanic names ending in -hilda ('battle'), such ▶Tiffinie#15705 in the U.S.Tiffinie is an inventive respelling of Tiffany, from the medieval Theophania, 'appearance of Go▶Laurelyn#15708 in the U.S.Laurelyn weds Laurel, from the Latin laurus - the victor's laurel wreath, an emblem of honor - ▶Charlynn#15709 in the U.S.A mid-century American blend joining Char - short for Charlotte or Charlene, ultimately from Ge▶Carisa#15711 in the U.S.Carisa is a variant of Carissa, generally traced to the Greek charis ('grace') or the Latin car▶Delcie#15711 in the U.S.A short, old-fashioned American name that reads as a variant of Delcie/Delsie in the Dulcie fam▶Tinna#15711 in the U.S.Tinna is a double-n spelling of Tina, the pet form of names ending in -tina such as Christina (▶Cherise#15713 in the U.S.Cherise is a modern name read as an elaboration of Cherie or Charisse, from the French cherie (▶Susi#15714 in the U.S.Susi is a short, affectionate form of Susan or Susanna, spelled in the German and Continental s▶Carolee#15718 in the U.S.A compound name joining Carol — a feminine tied to Charles, 'free man' — with Lee, an English n▶Chrissa#15723 in the U.S.A short, -a form in the Christina/Christa family, from the Greek 'christos,' 'anointed' — 'foll▶Wendee#15726 in the U.S.Wendee is a fanciful respelling of Wendy, a name popularized (and often credited as coined) by ▶Jacqualine#15729 in the U.S.Jacqualine is a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the French feminine of Jacques — the French for▶Cinderella#15731 in the U.S.Cinderella entered use straight from the fairy tale, whose heroine's name is an English renderi▶Coretta#15744 in the U.S.An -etta elaboration of Cora, from the Greek 'kore,' 'maiden.' The name is inseparable from Cor▶Darlah#15744 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Darla, from the English endearment 'darling' (Old English deorling, 'dear▶Corinthia#15745 in the U.S.Corinthia derives from Corinth, the ancient Greek city, and reads as 'of Corinth' or 'woman of ▶Lorry#15751 in the U.S.Lorry is a pet form of names like Laura, Lauren, Laurie, or Lorraine, most rooted in the Latin ▶Crissy#15752 in the U.S.A pet form of Christine or Christina, from the Greek for 'follower of Christ' (a Christian). A ▶Dawna#15752 in the U.S.An -a elaboration of Dawn, the English word name for 'daybreak; first light.' The added ending ▶Carleen#15753 in the U.S.Carleen joins Carol or Carla, feminine forms of Charles ('free man', from Germanic karl), to th▶Shawnita#15756 in the U.S.Shawnita joins Shawn or Shawna, an Irish-rooted name meaning 'God is gracious' (via John/Sean),▶Carroll#15761 in the U.S.Carroll comes from the Irish surname Ó Cearbhaill, from Cearbhall, often read as 'fierce champi▶Dacia#15761 in the U.S.Dacia takes the name of the ancient Roman province of Dacia, roughly modern Romania; it also re▶Eartha#15761 in the U.S.Eartha comes from the Old English eorthe, 'earth,' a grounded nature name carried memorably by ▶Anona#15762 in the U.S.From the Latin Annona, the Roman personification of the year's grain supply and harvest; also r▶Lannette#15762 in the U.S.Lannette is a spelling in the family of Lynette and Nanette, French-style -ette diminutives, 'l▶Tresa#15766 in the U.S.Tresa is a short variant of Teresa (Theresa), a name of uncertain Greek origin — perhaps from t▶Eileena#15768 in the U.S.A spelling that blends Eileen (an Irish form of Helen) and Elena, both tracing to the Greek for▶Dianah#15769 in the U.S.Dianah is a spelling of Diana with a silent -h, perhaps echoing the biblical Dinah. Diana was t▶Delma#15771 in the U.S.Delma is an early-twentieth-century name of uncertain origin. It is variously linked to the Spa▶Cecila#15772 in the U.S.Cecila is a spelling variant of Cecilia, dropping the second i; Cecilia is the Latinate feminin▶Lateshia#15776 in the U.S.Lateshia is a phonetic spelling of Latisha, an African American favorite derived from Letitia/L▶Katharyn#15778 in the U.S.Katharyn is a modern respelling of Katharine/Katherine, a name of Greek origin long linked to '▶Alease#15780 in the U.S.Alease is an American respelling that reads as a blend of Elise (a short form of Elizabeth, 'Go▶Shevonne#15780 in the U.S.Shevonne writes out the sound of the Irish Siobhán, the Gaelic form of Jehanne (Joan/Jane), whi▶Charlsie#15787 in the U.S.Charlsie is an affectionate feminine of Charles or a pet form of Charlotte, both from the Germa▶Wenonah#15794 in the U.S.Wenonah is a variant of Winona, from the Dakota Sioux Wenonah, a traditional name given to a fi▶Elodia#15795 in the U.S.The Spanish and Italian form of Elodie, itself from Alodia — a name of Visigothic Spain, usuall▶Alfreda#15797 in the U.S.A feminine form of Alfred, from Old English aelf ('elf') and raed ('counsel') — 'elf counsel.' ▶Else#15797 in the U.S.Else is a Danish, Norwegian and German short form of Elisabeth, given for centuries as a name i▶Sheliah#15797 in the U.S.Sheliah reads as an elaborated respelling in the Sheila family, with an added -ah and an h givi▶Edit#15801 in the U.S.Edit is the standard Hungarian form of Edith, which comes from the Old English Eadgyth, joining▶Jasmaine#15801 in the U.S.Jasmaine is a variant spelling of Jasmine, from the Persian yasamin, the fragrant white jasmine▶Missie#15802 in the U.S.Missie is a pet form of Missy, itself a diminutive of Melissa — from Greek 'melissa', 'honeybee▶Davena#15804 in the U.S.Davena is a feminine form of David, built like the Scottish Davina by adding a feminine ending ▶Dotti#15805 in the U.S.Dotti is an affectionate short form of Dorothy, reached through the nickname Dot and given here▶Branda#15808 in the U.S.Branda is a variant of Brenda, a name of Old Norse origin (from Brandr, related to brandr 'swor▶Darlyne#15811 in the U.S.Darlyne is a respelling of Darlene, a name built straight from the English endearment 'darling'▶Dayzee#15814 in the U.S.A creative respelling of Daisy, from Old English daegeseage, 'day's eye' — the flower that open▶Deann#15818 in the U.S.A compound of Dee and Ann, or a variant of Deanna/Diane (tied to the Roman goddess Diana). A ti▶Eustacia#15820 in the U.S.Eustacia is the feminine of Eustace, from the Greek Eustachys, 'fruitful' or 'rich in grain,' o▶Debrah#15825 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Deborah, from the Hebrew Devorah, 'bee.' In the Bible Deborah is a prophe▶Cristine#15831 in the U.S.A spelling of Christine, from the Latin Christina, 'follower of Christ; a Christian,' rooted in▶Delphia#15831 in the U.S.Delphia is usually read against Delphi, the sanctuary of the oracle in ancient Greece, whose na▶Elcie#15835 in the U.S.A respelling of Elsie, itself a Scottish pet form of Elizabeth (Hebrew, 'God is my oath'). A vi▶Maretta#15847 in the U.S.Maretta is a pet elaboration of Mary or Margaret, formed with the Italian-style -etta ending, '▶Lynee#15849 in the U.S.Lynee is a decorative elaboration of Lynn, from the Welsh 'llyn,' 'lake' or 'pool' (with the se▶Damali#15855 in the U.S.Damali is a Swahili girls' name of Arabic derivation, commonly translated 'beautiful vision'. I▶Maryetta#15856 in the U.S.Maryetta is a spelling of Marietta, an Italian pet form of Maria (Mary), ultimately from the He▶Marinda#15858 in the U.S.Marinda is a folk variant of Miranda, from the Latin mirandus, 'worthy of admiration, wonderful▶Ellin#15864 in the U.S.Ellin is a variant of Ellen (and a cousin of Eileen), all going back to Greek Helene, often rea▶Doretta#15867 in the U.S.Doretta is a pretty diminutive of Dora or Dorothy, from the Greek for 'gift of God' (doron + th▶Dorthea#15870 in the U.S.A contracted spelling of Dorothea, from Greek doron ('gift') and theos ('god') - 'gift of God.'▶Elwyn#15873 in the U.S.From the Welsh and Old English, Elwyn is read as 'elf-friend' (from aelf-wine) or 'white/fair b▶Drucilla#15876 in the U.S.Drucilla is a spelling of Drusilla, a feminine diminutive from the Roman family name Drusus. It▶Carrol#15877 in the U.S.Carrol is a variant spelling of Carroll, from the Irish surname Cearbhall, 'fierce champion'. A▶Davonna#15881 in the U.S.Davonna reads as an elaboration in the Da-/La- prefix style, most naturally tied to Davina, a f▶Farra#15882 in the U.S.Farra is a spelling of Farah, the Arabic name meaning joy or happiness; in nineteen-seventies A▶Anetta#15886 in the U.S.Anetta is a spelling variant of Aneta, the Central European form of Annette, itself a French di▶Ferne#15888 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Fern, the English nature name from the leafy plant. Part of the early-cen▶Edwina#15889 in the U.S.From the Old English Eadwine, 'rich friend; prosperous friend' — the feminine of Edwin. A vinta▶Dede#15891 in the U.S.Dede is a warm reduplicated nickname, frequently a pet form for names beginning with D such as ▶Angelicia#15893 in the U.S.Angelicia stretches Angelica, the Latin 'angelic', into a longer, softer shape. Both go back to▶Florrie#15893 in the U.S.Florrie is an affectionate short form of Florence and Flora, from Latin flos, floris, 'flower,'▶Francys#15894 in the U.S.Francys is an old-fashioned spelling of Frances, the feminine of Francis. The name goes back to▶Beatris#15898 in the U.S.Beatris is a spelling of Beatrice / Beatriz, from Latin Beatrix, linked to beatus, 'blessed, ha▶Dellamae#15900 in the U.S.Dellamae is a modern compound joining Della (a short form of Adela, 'noble') with Mae (a form o▶Deeann#15903 in the U.S.A mid-century American combination joining the initial-name Dee with Ann, from the Hebrew Hanna▶Mignon#15908 in the U.S.Mignon is the French word mignon, meaning 'dainty,' 'delicate,' or 'sweet.' As a name it carrie▶Tawnya#15909 in the U.S.A variant of Tanya or Tonya, short forms of Tatiana, from the Roman family name Tatius; the spe▶
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