Zorya
Pronunciation: ZOR-yah
Origin: Slavic mythology
Meaning: “Dawn” – a celestial goddess representing the morning and evening stars.
Avenell
Pronunciation: AV-uh-nell
Origin: Old French
Meaning: Possibly derived from aveline, meaning “hazelnut.”
Theodosia
Pronunciation: thee-uh-DOH-zhuh / thee-uh-DOH-see-uh
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Gift of God.”
Mehitabel
Pronunciation: meh-HIT-uh-bell
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: “God makes happy.”
Phaedra
Pronunciation: FAY-druh
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Bright” or “Radiant.”
Seabird
Pronunciation: SEE-bird
Origin: Modern English
Meaning: Literally “a bird of the sea.”
Liesl
Pronunciation: LEE-zul
Origin: German
Meaning: Diminutive of Elisabeth – “pledged to God.”
Imogen
Pronunciation: IM-uh-jen
Origin: Celtic / Shakespeare
Meaning: “Maiden.”
Marzanna
Pronunciation: mar-ZAH-nah
Origin: Slavic mythology
Meaning: Associated with winter and seasonal change.
Daxa
Pronunciation: DAK-suh
Origin: Possibly Hebrew or modern invention
Meaning: Unclear, possibly “leader.”
Alphretta
Pronunciation: al-FRET-uh
Origin: American / Feminine form of Alfred
Meaning: “Wise counselor.”
Blanca
Pronunciation: BLAN-kuh
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: “White” or “pure.”
Farrow
Pronunciation: FAIR-oh
Origin: English surname
Meaning: Possibly linked to pig herding.
Avia
Pronunciation: AY-vee-uh / AH-vee-uh
Origin: Latin / Hebrew
Meaning: “Bird” (Latin); “God is my father” (Hebrew).
Tenzen
Pronunciation: TEN-zen
Origin: Tibetan
Meaning: “Upholder of teachings.”
Minou
Pronunciation: mee-NOO
Origin: French
Meaning: “Kitten” (a pet name).
Cedra
Pronunciation: SEE-drah
Origin: English (from Latin)
Meaning: Related to “cedar” tree, symbolizing strength and healing.
Astraea
Pronunciation: ah-STRAY-uh
Origin: Greek mythology
Meaning: “Star maiden” or “Justice.”
Hulda
Pronunciation: HULL-duh
Origin: Hebrew/Norse
Meaning: “Graceful” or “sweet,” also a protector spirit in Norse myth.
Hestia
Pronunciation: HESS-tee-uh
Origin: Greek
Meaning: “Hearth” or “fireside” – goddess of the home.
Raksha
Pronunciation: RAHK-shah
Origin: Sanskrit (Indian)
Meaning: “Protection.”
Vanadis
Pronunciation: VAH-nuh-dees
Origin: Norse
Meaning: An epithet for goddess Freyja, symbolizing love and beauty.
Tineke
Pronunciation: TIN-uh-kuh
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Diminutive of Christina – “follower of Christ.”
Ljaja
Pronunciation: LIE-yah
Origin: Slavic
Meaning: Possibly variation of Ljiljana – “lily.”
Gráinne
Pronunciation: GRAWN-ya
Origin: Irish
Meaning: “Love” or “grace” – legendary princess.
Golda
Pronunciation: GOHL-duh
Origin: Yiddish
Meaning: “Gold” or “precious.”
Amaris
Pronunciation: AM-uh-riss
Origin: Hebrew/Latin
Meaning: “Promised by God” or “child of the moon.”
Honor
Pronunciation: AH-nur
Origin: English
Meaning: “Dignity” or “moral strength.”
Mirren
Pronunciation: MEER-en
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Diminutive of Miriam or “beloved.”
Febe
Pronunciation: FAY-bee / FEE-bee
Origin: Dutch/Spanish (from Phoebe)
Meaning: “Bright” or “radiant.”
