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“A Greek mythological name traditionally connected with ducks or weaving traditions.”
Girl's name · greek origin
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Known from the Odyssey as the intelligent and constant wife of Odysseus, giving the name a major place in Greek literary tradition.
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ENGLISH · GIRL
Derived from the Latin gratia, referring to the grace of God, favored heavily by the Puritans.
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Derived from the Latin gratia, referring to the grace of God, favored heavily by the Puritans.
Origin
english
Style
classic / short / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · GIRL
Probably derived from Latin oliva, meaning olive.
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Probably derived from Latin oliva, meaning olive.
Origin
english
Style
classic / literary / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · GIRL
A variant of Amalia, from Germanic amal meaning work.
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A variant of Amalia, from Germanic amal meaning work.
Origin
english
Style
classic / elegant / literary
Source
Reviewed catalog name
SCOTTISH · GIRL
A Scottish place-derived name tied to Islay.
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A Scottish place-derived name tied to Islay.
Origin
scottish
Style
nature / short / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
SCANDINAVIAN · GIRL
From Old Norse Freyja, meaning lady.
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From Old Norse Freyja, meaning lady.
Origin
scandinavian
Style
classic / short / elegant
Source
Reviewed catalog name
ENGLISH · GIRL
An English flower name taken directly from the lily.
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An English flower name taken directly from the lily.
Origin
english
Style
classic / nature / short
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