Submitted Names with "actress" in Description

This is a list of submitted names in which the description contains the keyword actress.
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Aaradhya f Indian
Variant of Aradhya. This name was used by Indian actress Aishwarya Rai for her daughter born 2011.
Abileyza f Popular Culture, Spanish (Rare, ?)
The name of a character (played by actress Geraldine Chaplin) in the 2011 movie There Be Dragons, a period drama set during the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s.
Acquanetta f African American (Rare)
This name was brought to some public attention by the American actress Acquanetta (1921-2004), born Mildred Davenport. Though she claimed her stage name meant "laughing water" or "deep water" in Arapaho, it appears to be an invented name, possibly an elaboration of Italian acqua "water" using Netta 1.
Adesua f Edo
Variant of Adesuwa.... [more]
Ae-ra f Korean
From Sino-Korean 愛 "love" and 羅 "net for catching birds". A famous bearer is South Korean actress Shin Ae-ra (1969-).
Ae-ri f Korean
From Sino-Korean 愛 "love" and 利 "gains, advantage, profit, merit". A famous bearer is South Korean actress Jung Ae-ri (1960-).
Aidee f Spanish (Mexican), Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Variant of Haidee. This name is borne by New Zealandish actress and director Aidee Walker in whose case it is a diminutive of Adrianne.
Aing-ran f Korean
Stage name of actress Uhm In-gi.
Ái Phương f Vietnamese (Rare)
Combination of Ái and Phương.... [more]
Akvelīna f Latvian
Possibly a Latvian form of Aquilina (cf. Akvilina, Akilina). This is borne by Latvian actress Akvelīna Līvmane (1951-).
Alabama f English (American, Rare)
From the name of the American state (see Alabama). It was borne by a short-lived daughter of the novelist William Faulkner (11 January 1931-20 January 1931), who was named after his great-aunt Alabama 'Bama' McLean (1874-1968)... [more]
Alfre f English (Modern)
In the case of American actress Alfre Woodard (1952-) her godmother claimed she saw a vision of Alfre's name written out in gold letters.
Alines f Indigenous Taiwanese, Atayal
Best known as the Atayal name of Taiwanese actress Jane Huang.
Amairani f Spanish (Mexican, Modern), Spanish (Latin American, Modern)
Possibly an invented name based on the sounds found in names such as Amaya, Mayra and Leilani... [more]
Amandla f & m Xhosa, Zulu
Means "power, strength" in Xhosa and Zulu.... [more]
Ambyr f English (American)
Variant of Amber. A known bearer of this name is the American actress Ambyr Childers (b. 1988).
Amirbai f Indian
An Indian name. A famous bearer of this name is Amirbai Karnataki (1906 - 3 March 1965) was a famous actress/singer and playback singer of the early Hindi cinema and was famous as Kannada Kokila.
Amybeth f English (Rare)
Combination of Amy and Beth. Amybeth McNulty (2001-present) is the main actress in 2017 Canadian TV series 'Anne with an E' as she portrays Anne Shirley Cuthbert.
Anabia f Urdu (Modern), Indian (Muslim, Modern)
Many websites falsely claim that this is a word found in the Quran. The accurate Quranic word is أناب (anaba) meaning "to turn", with the implied meaning "to repent and return to Allah". According to the website QuranicNames: 'Anaba can be used as a name, though it is more common to use its noun version of Muneeb for boys and Muneebah for girls'... [more]
Anairis f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Mix of Ana and Iris. This name is used by Peurto Rican voice actress Anairis Quiñones.
Andula f Czech
Diminutive of Anna. Andula Sedláčková (born Anna Sedláčková, 1887-1967) was a theatre and movie actress; she is considered the first Czech movie star.
Anel f Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Mexican)
Short form of Ana Elena. A known bearer of this name is Ana Elena "Anel" Noreña Grass (1944-), a Mexican actress, vedette and former model.
Angourie f English (Australian)
Name of a location in New South Wales, Australia.... [more]
Aniston f & m English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Aniston.... [more]
Anjli f Indian, Gujarati, Punjabi
Alternate transcription of Anjali. This name is borne by Anjli Mohindra (1990-), a British actress of Punjabi descent.
Annasophia f English (Modern)
Combination of Anna and Sophia. A famous bearer of this name is American actress Annasophia Robb.
Annazette f African American
Actress Annazette Chase, born Annecetta (Aniceta or Anicette?)
Anniston f English (Modern)
Derived from the name of the city of Anniston in the state of Alabama. The city was founded in the late 19th century by Samuel Noble and Daniel Tyler, who named the city after the latter's daughter-in-law, Annie Tyler... [more]
Anzu f Japanese
From 杏 or 杏子 (anzu), referring to a type of apricot known as Prunus armeniaca (also called the ansu, Siberian or Tibetan apricot).... [more]
Ara f Korean
From Korean 알아 "to know". Using hanja it can mean "be beautiful; good" from Sino-Korean 娥 (a) or "elegant, graceful, refined" (雅, a) and "net for catching birds" (羅, ra)... [more]
Argentina f Spanish, Portuguese (Brazilian), Portuguese (African), Italian, Romanian (Rare), English (Rare), Medieval English, Medieval Italian
Derived from Latin argentum meaning "silver" combined with the feminine adjectival suffix -ina.... [more]
Arianthe f Greek (Rare, Expatriate)
Variant transcription of Arianthi. This is borne by Arianthe Galani (1940-), an Australian actress of Greek descent.
Aridio m Spanish, Portuguese
Spanish and Portuguese form of Aridius. However, in these languages, the name can also be a variant form of Arildo.... [more]
Arkadina f Obscure
Derived from a Russian surname, the feminine form of the surname Arkadin, which is probably derived from the given name Arkadiy... [more]
Arletty f French (Modern, Rare)
Most likely an adoption of the stage name of Léonie Marie Julie Bathiat (15 May 1898 – 23 July 1992), known professionally as Arletty. Arletty was a French actress, singer, and fashion model... [more]
Asalia f Spanish (Latin American)
Variant spelling of Azalia. A known bearer of this name is Asalia Nazario, the Puerto Rican mother of American actress Zoe Saldana (b. 1978).
Asavela f & m Xhosa
Means "they still appear" in Xhosa. A famous bearer is South African actress Asavela Mngqithi.
Aunjanue f African American (Rare)
Possibly from a corruption of French ingénue meaning "an innocent, wholesome girl", perhaps influenced by names such as Anjanette. This is borne by American actress Aunjanue Ellis (1969-).
Avneet f & m Indian (Sikh), Punjabi
This is borne by Indian actress Avneet Kaur (2001-).
Avonia f English (Rare), African American
The meaning of this name is uncertain at this time. Its best known bearer was American actress Avonia Jones (1839-1867), whose parents may possibly have named her after the village of Avonia (in Pennsylvania, USA), or after the genus of plants of the same name... [more]
Ayahi f Japanese
From Japanese 彩 (aya) meaning "colour" combined with 日 (hi) meaning "sun, day". Other kanji combinations are also possible. A famous bearer is Ayahi Takagaki, Japanese voice actress and singer.
Aylín f Spanish
Spanish form of Eileen, or possibly of the Turkish name Aylin. A known bearer is Aylín Mujica (1974-), a Cuban actress.
Ayshea f English (British)
Possibly a variant transcription of Aisha.... [more]
Azela f Spanish (Philippines, Rare), Spanish (Mexican, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
This name is borne by Mexican-British actress Azela Robinson.
Azkadellia f Popular Culture
Possibly derived from the Greek name Delia 1 which means "from Delos, the island of which Artemis and Apollo, the twins gods, were born." ... [more]
Azul f & m Spanish, Filipino (Rare), History
From Spanish azul meaning "blue". This name was borne by the ninth and last wife of the Apache leader Geronimo. A known bearer is Azul Guaita (2001-), a Mexican television actress.
Azumi f Japanese
From Japanese 杏 (anzu, azu, a, an) meaning "apricot" combined with 美 (mi) meaning "beauty". Other combinations of kanji characters can also form this name. Notable bearers of this name include Japanese singer Azumi Inoue (井上 杏美), Japanese voice-actress Azumi Saki (和氣 あず未), and Japanese actress and murder victim Azumi Mutō (武藤 亜澄).
Azusa f & m Japanese
This name can be used on its own as 梓 (shi, azusa), referring to the catalpa tree, or it can be combined with 沙 (sa, sha, suna, yonageru) meaning "sand," 紗 (sa, sha, usuginu) meaning "gauze" or 彩 (sai, irodo.ru, sa) meaning "colouring."... [more]
Babra f Pakistani
Pakistani film actress Babra Sharif is a famous bearer.
Bartine f English, Dutch
Feminine form of Bartholomew. A known bearer of this name is the late American film actress Bartine Burkett. The name is sometimes erroneously interpreted as a variant spelling of Bertine.
Bela f Georgian, Spanish, Portuguese
Georgian short form of Izabela as well as a Spanish and Portuguese short form of Isabela. Also compare the Portuguese adjective bela meaning "beautiful".... [more]
Beppie f Dutch, Limburgish
Diminutive of Bep. Known bearers of this name include the Dutch actress Beppie Melissen (b. 1951) and the Limburgish singer Beppie Kraft (b. 1946).
Bergüzar f Turkish
Famous bearer: Turkish actress Bergüzar Korel
Bernnadette f African American (Rare)
Variant of Bernadette. Actress Bernadette Stanislaus, profesionally known as Bern Nadette Stanis, bears this name.
Betiana f Spanish (Latin American)
First made known and popularised by Argentine actress Betiana Blum (1939-), in this case being a mix of her given names Betty and Ana.
Bibari f Japanese (Rare)
This name is used as 美波里 with 美 (bi, mi, utsuku.shii) meaning "beautiful, beauty," 波 (ha, nami) meaning "billow, wave, ripple" and 里 (ri, sato) meaning "parent's home, ri (unit of distance - equal to 3.927 km), village."... [more]
Bibbe f English (American, Rare)
The given name of the artist, musician, and actress Bibbe Hansen (*1952).
Bibi f Danish, Swedish, Norwegian
Diminutive of Birgitta and its various forms. It can also be used as a diminutive of other names beginning with or containing B, such as Bibiana and Beata... [more]
Bibi f Portuguese
Portuguese diminutive of Beatriz. In Brazilian Portuguese this can also function as a diminutive of Gabriela, Fabiana, Bianca and other names containing a similar sound... [more]
Binibini f Filipino (Rare)
Filipino equivalent of "Miss." Actress Binibini Gandanghari is a well-known bearer.
Bipasha f Bengali
From the Bengali name of the Beas River in the states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh in northern India, which is derived from Sanskrit and literally means "unfettered, free". Known bearers are Bipasha Basu (1979-), a Bengali actress, and Bipasha Hayat (1971-), a Bangladeshi actress.
Birbaha f Santali
Meaning unknown. A notable bearer is Birbaha Hansda, an Indian actress and politican.
Bloem f Dutch (Rare)
Derived from the Dutch word bloem meaning "flower".... [more]
Bo-hui f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 甫 (bo) meaning "begin; man, father; great" or 普 (bo) meaning "wide, large" and 姬 (hui) meaning "beauty; imperial concubine" or 熙 (hui) meaning "bright, splendid." A famous bearer is South Korean actress Lee Bo-hee (1959-).
Bo-kyung f & m Korean
Kim Bo-kyung is a South Korean actress.
Boram f & m Korean
From native Korean 보람 (boram) meaning "fruitful, useful, worthwhile."... [more]
Brea f English
Possibly a variant of Bree, Breagh or Bria. Actress Brea Grant played Daphne Millbrook on Heroes.
Bridgit f English (Modern)
Variant of Bridget. A known bearer is the American actress and singer Bridgit Mendler (1992-).
Brisa f Spanish
Previously a short form of Briseida, though it is now regarded as an independent name directly from the Spanish word brisa "breeze". In Mexico this name was popularized by a character named Brisa (played by actress Margarita Magaña) on the telenovela "Por tu amor" (1999).
Broselianda f Obscure
This was borne by Cuban actress Broselianda Hernández Boudet (1964-2020), who was the daughter of Cuban dramatist and critic Rosa Ileana Boudet (1947-). It was perhaps inspired by the mythological place name Brocéliande.
Bruni m & f Old Danish, German
Old Danish form of Brúni as well as a German diminutive of the feminine names Brunhild and Brunhilde.... [more]
Burnu f Obscure, Popular Culture
Possibly an elaboration of English burn. This was the stage name of American actress Burnu Acquanetta (1921-2004; real name Mildred Davenport), sometimes known simply as Acquanetta, who claimed it was an Arapaho name meaning "burning fire".
Busy f Obscure
Diminutive of Elizabeth influenced by the spelling of the English word busy. A known bearer is American actress Busy Phillips (1975-).
Byra f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Byron. This was borne by Byra Louise 'Puck' Whittlesey (1922-1988), the wife of Jack Hemingway, daughter-in-law of Ernest Hemingway and mother of actresses Mariel Hemingway and Margaux Hemingway.
Calpernia f English
Variant of Calpurnia. A well-known bearer of this name is Calpernia Addams (b. 1971), an American author, actress, and transgender rights activist. Addams named herself after Calpurnia, wife of Julius Caesar in William Shakespeare's play 'Julius Caesar'; the spelling 'Calpernia' may have been taken from a tombstone that briefly appeared in the film 'The Addams Family' (1991).
Candiace f English (American, Rare)
A notable bearer is the actress and reality TV star Candiace Dillard Bassett.
Carice f English (Rare), Dutch (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Caroline and Alice. This is at least the case for Carice Irene Elgar (1890-1970), the only child of the renowned English composer Edward Elgar (1857-1934)... [more]
Carlin f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Carlin or a variant of Carline. A notable masculine bearer was an American rugby union and rugby sevens player: Carliln Isles... [more]
Cedra f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Cedric. A famous namesake is the child actress in the 2018 movie Capernaüm, Cedra Izzam.
Celinde f Dutch (Rare)
Variant form of Celinda as well as a variant spelling of Selinde. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch musical actress Celinde Schoenmaker (b... [more]
Chaley f English (Rare)
Possibly a variant of Shaylee or Kayley. Noted bearer is actress Chaley Rose of the television series 'Nashville'.
Charlayne f English
Variant of Charlaine.... [more]
Chayito f Spanish
Diminutive of Chayo. In other words, this is a double diminutive of Rosario. A known bearer of this name was the Mexican-born American folk singer and actress María del Rosario "Chayito" Valdez (1945-2016).
Chorong f & m Korean (Modern)
From either the adverb 초롱초롱 (chorong chorong) "brightly, sparklingly" or 초籠 (chorong), referring to a silk-covered lantern.... [more]
Chrishell f English (Rare)
In the case of American actress Chrishell Stause (1981-), her mother went into labor at a Shell station, and an attendant named Chris helped deliver the baby.
Chyler m & f English (Modern)
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of this name is Actress Chyler Leigh (1982-).
Clea f English (Rare), German (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian), Literature
Latinate form of Cleo apparently coined by British novelist Lawrence Durrell for a character in his Alexandria Quartet. A known bearer is American actress Clea DuVall (1977-).
Cobie f & m English
Diminutive of Jacob or Jacoba.... [more]
Conchata f Spanish (Anglicized), English (American, Rare)
Possibly a form of Conchita. A notable bearer of this name was the American actress Conchata Ferrell (1943-2020).
Cooke m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Cooke. Cooke Maroney is an art dealer and the husband of American actress, Jennifer Lawrence.
Coraima f Spanish (Modern), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Probably an elaboration of Cora with influence from Roraima or Morayma... [more]
Coté f & m Spanish (Rare)
Diminutive of José or sometimes Josefa. A famous bearer is Chilean-American television actress Coté de Pablo (1979-), whose birth name was María José.
Cox m & f Dutch (Rare)
Short form of Cornelis (for men) and Cornelia (for women). Also compare Cokkie.... [more]
Crisol f Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Means "crucible" as well as "melting pot" in Spanish. This is borne by Venezuelan actress Crisol Carabal (1971-).
Crystle f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Crystal. Also compare Krystle. Notable bearers of this name include the Canadian-American actress Crystle Lightning (b... [more]
Danniella f English (Rare)
Variant of Daniela/Daniella. British actress, Danniella Westbrook, bears this name.
Dan-o f Korean (Modern, Rare)
Dan-o (surname is Eun) is one of the main characters of 2019 South-Korean drama Extraordinary You. The character is played by actress Kim Hye-yoon.
Darylann f Popular Culture
A compound of the names Daryl and Ann borne by a recurring character in 'Hill Street Blues' played by the actress Deborah Richter.
Dascha f Russian, Ukrainian, Dutch (Rare), German (Rare)
Variant transcription of Dasha (for Russia and the Ukraine) as well as the main form of Dasha in Germany and the Netherlands.... [more]
D'Atra f African American (Rare)
Variant of Deitra. D'Atra Hicks, born Deitra Cherelle Hicks (1967-) is an American actress and singer. Hicks is best known for her role as Jackie Simmons in Tyler Perry's 2002 stage play 'Madea's Family Reunion'.
Daveigh f English
Modern coinage, a feminine form of David. Actress Daveigh Chase is a famous bearer.
Davenie f English
Davenie is the birth name of Joey Heatherton (born September 14, 1944), an American actress, dancer, and singer.
Dawnn f English (American, Rare)
Rare variant of Dawn. A notable bearer is American actress Dawnn Lewis (1961-).
Dayanara f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Possibly an elaboration of Dayana or a variant of Deyanira. This is borne by Dayanara Torres (1974-), a Puerto Rican actress, singer, model, writer and former Miss Universe.
Deeba f Sindhi
Means "silk, or eye of a mistress" in Sindhi. Also In the case of Pakistani film actress Deeba (1947-) and Indian-Muslim writer Deeba Salim Irfan (1969-).
Dejah f Literature, Popular Culture, American
Dejah Thoris is the name of a fictional character and princess of the Martian city-state/empire of Helium on the planet Barsoom (Mars) in American author Edgar Rice Burroughs's series of Martian novels (the first of which was published in 1912)... [more]
Delane m & f English (American, Rare)
As an independent name from French meaning "alder grove" or a short form of Delaney from the Irish surname Dubhshlaine or referring to the Slaney river. ... [more]
Dellareese f English (American, Rare), African American
Variant of Dolores, possibly modeled on the names Della and Reese. Notable bearer of the name is the American singer and actress Della Reese (1931-2017), whose birth name was Delloreese Patricia Early... [more]
Denalda f English
Possibly a variant of Donalda. A bearer of this name is Canadian actress Denalda Williams.
Dercy f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Possibly a variant of Darcy or a diminutive of Dolores. A famous bearer was Brazilian actress Dercy Gonçalves (1907-2008), whose given name was Dolores.
Desariee f Obscure
Variant of Desiree. This is the birth name of actress Scout Taylor-Compton.
Dey f English (Rare)
Dey Young is an American actress and sculptor. She is the sister of Leigh Taylor-Young.
Diahann f English (Rare)
Variant of Diane. Notable bearer of this name is the American actress Diahann Carroll (1935-2019), whose birth name was Carol Diann Johnson.
Dilraba f Uyghur
Possibly a combination of Persian دل (del) "heart, mind, courage" and an unknown second element. A known bearer is Dilraba Dilmurat (1992-), a Chinese actress of Uyghur descent.
Dinorah f English, Spanish (Latin American), Spanish (Mexican), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Theatre
Possibly derived from Aramaic dinur (also denur) meaning "of fire", derived from di "of" and nur "fire, light". Because of the similarity with the Hebrew word din "trial, judgement", this name is sometimes seen as a more elaborate form of the name Dinah... [more]
Diora f English
Feminine form of Dior. A known bearer of this name is American actress Diora Baird.
Donita f Spanish, English (American)
Spanish diminutive of Donata. As an English name, Donita may perhaps have been derived from Spanish doñita meaning "little lady", which is comparable to how Donna was derived from Italian donna meaning "lady".... [more]
Doraldina f American (?)
This was the invented stage name of actress and dancer Dora Saunders (1888–1936), though she basically adapted this name for her everyday life.
Dorra f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Dorra Ibrahim Zarrouk (born January 13, 1980) is a Tunisian actress living in Egypt.
Dudukhana f Georgian (Rare)
Derived from the Georgian adjective დუდუხა (dudukha) meaning "plump" (in reference to girls and women). Also compare the related Georgian adjective დუდრუქანა (dudrukana) meaning "plump, stout" (also in reference to girls and women).... [more]
Ecija f Croatian, Slovene
Croatian and Slovene female form of Ezio. Notable bearer is Croatian actress Ecija Ojdanić (born 1974).
Eihi f Japanese (Rare)
This name can be used as 英姫, 永日, 永姫, 瑛日 or 瑛妃 with 英 (ei, hanabusa) meaning "England, English, hero, outstanding, calyx", 永 (ei, naga.i) meaning "eternity, long, lengthy", 瑛 (ei) meaning "sparkle of jewelry, crystal", 姫 (ki, hime, hime-) meaning "princess", 日 (jitsu, nichi, -ka, hi, -bi) meaning "day, Japan, sun" and 妃 (hi, kisaki) meaning "princess, queen."... [more]
Eiza f Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a variant of Aiza, or a form of Elsa or Eliza... [more]
Elizeth f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), Portuguese (African, Rare), Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
Possibly a contraction of Elizabeth used in Latin America and Angola; also compare Lizeth. A famous bearer of this name was Elizeth Cardoso (1920-1990), a Brazilian singer and actress... [more]
Ellaline f English (Rare)
Combination of the name Ella 1 and the suffix -line. This name was borne by popular British actress and singer Ellaline Terriss (born Mary Ellaline Lewin,1871 – 1971).
Ellemieke f Dutch (Rare)
Combination of the names Ellen 2 and Mieke. Also compare Elsemieke.... [more]
Elliotte f & m English
Variant or feminine form of Elliott. American actress Marla Sokoloff (b. 1980) named her first-born daughter this.
Elme m French
French form of Elmo. This was borne by 19th-century French philosopher Elme-Marie Caro (as well as the Dutch writer and actress Ida Saint-Elme (1776-1845), real name Maria Versfelt).
Emayatzy f Obscure
In the case of American actress Emayatzy Corinealdi (1980-) her name was invented by her Panamanian-born father as a combination of Emma, the name of her maternal grandmother, with Yatzy, allegedly the name of a princess from Panama (perhaps a misunderstanding of Anayansi).
Embeth f English (Rare)
Contraction of Emily and Elizabeth. Embeth Davidtz (1965-) is a South African actress.
Emme f English, Medieval English
Middle English vernacular form of Emma. In modern times it is used as a variant of Em or Emmy, and is often said to be a short form of Emmeline... [more]
Emoé f Spanish (Mexican, Rare)
Of uncertain origin. A known bearer is Mexican actress Emoé de la Parra (1953-).
Emogeane f English (American, Rare)
Variant spelling of Emogene. This was the birth name of the American actress Imogene Coca (1908-2001).
Empress f English (Rare), English (African)
From the English word meaning "female ruler of an empire" or "consort of an emperor". Also compare the Spanish equivalent Emperatriz and the masculine equivalent Emperor... [more]
Eppu m & f Finnish
A Finnish diminutive of such names as Emil and Erik. Famous bearers are the Finnish band Eppu Normaali, author and actress Eppu Nuotio (born Eija-Riitta Nuotio) and actor Eppu Salminen (born Jarmo Juhani Salminen)... [more]
Eréndira f Purépecha, Spanish (Mexican)
Derived from P'urhépecha iréndira meaning "the one who smiles" or "smiling, cheerful".... [more]
Etang f Filipino
Diminutive of Violeta, Marieta, and other names ending in -eta. A bearer of this nickname was Enriqueta "Etang" Discher Grau, a prominent Filipina character film actress frequently cast in villainous roles.
Ethelmary f English (Rare)
Combination of Ethel and Mary. Ethelmary Oakland was a silent era child actress.
Eunie f English, American (South)
Diminutive of Eunice. This was the birth name of American screenwriter and actress Ouida Bergère (1886-1974).
Eun-ju f & m Korean
Combination of Sino-Korean elements eun, like 銀 meaning "silver," 恩 meaning "favour, grace" or 殷 meaning "thrive, flourish," and ju, such as 珠 meaning "jewel, pearl," 周 meaning "circumference," 柱 meaning "pillar, column; branch," 州 meaning "state, province" or 宙 meaning "dwelling; time, infinite; sky."... [more]
Evaluna f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Combination of Eva and Luna. This is the name of Venezuelan actress and singer Evaluna Montaner (1997-).
Evanna f Welsh, Irish, Scottish, English, Italian (Rare), Swedish (Modern, Rare)
Either the feminine form of Evan and a combination of Eva and Anna.... [more]
Evin m & f Irish
From Éimhín with the typical Irish diminutive suffix ending with the letter 'n'. From the root word eimh meaning "swift" or "lively". ... [more]
Fanchon f French, Louisiana Creole (Archaic)
Diminutive of Françoise. It may have developed from the Breton name Fañchenn, the feminine form of Fañch... [more]
Federay f English (Rare)
Famous bearer is British actress Federay Holmes.
Finty m & f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Fintan and other names beginning with a similar sound. A known bearer of the nickname is English actress Finty Williams (1972-).
Fionnula f Irish, Irish Mythology
Variant of Fionnghuala (see Fionnuala). A known bearer of this name is the Irish actress Fionnula Flanagan (b. 1941).
Florenz m German (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
German form of Florentius and Dutch variant spelling of Florens. Note that Florenz is also the German name for the Italian city of Florence.... [more]
Friedel m & f Dutch (Rare), Flemish (Rare), German, Yiddish
Dutch, Flemish and German short form of Fridolin and its feminine forms Fridolina and Fridoline.... [more]
Fubuki f & m Japanese
From Japanese 冬 (fu) meaning "winter", 吹 (fu) meaning "blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke", 芙 (fu) meaning "lotus, Mt Fuji" or 風 (fu) meaning "wind, air, style, manner", 風 (bu) meaning "wind, air, style, manner" or 舞 (bu) meaning "dance" combined with 雪 (buki) meaning "snow", 綺 (ki) meaning "figured cloth, beautiful", 咲 (buki) meaning "blossom", 吹 (buki) meaning "blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke", 姫 (ki) meaning "princess", 季 (ki) meaning "seasons", 希 (ki) meaning "hope, beg, request, rare", 記 (ki) meaning "scribe, account, narrative" or 貴 (ki) meaning "precious, value, prize, esteem, honor"... [more]
Fumino f Japanese
From Fumi combined with a no kanji, such as 乃, referring to the possessive particle, and 野 meaning "field."... [more]
Gaite f Dutch (Modern, Rare)
Short form of name beginning with Ger- like Gertrude.... [more]
Gara f Japanese
From Japanese 雅 (ga) meaning "elegance" combined with 羅 (ra) meaning "lightweight fabric". Other kanji combinations are also possible.... [more]
Garcelle f French Creole (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Probably a combination of any given name that starts with a G- with Marcelle. Alternatively, it could be a metathesis of some sort of Gracielle, which is the French equivalent of Graciela and Graziella.... [more]
Gathering f English
Gathering Marbet is an actress. From the English word "gathering".
Genelia f Indian (Christian)
In the case of Indian actress Genelia D'Souza (1987-), it is a portmanteau of the names Jeanette and Neil (the names of her parents)... [more]
Giselda f Dutch (Rare), German (Rare), Italian (Rare), Spanish, Portuguese
Dutch, German, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Giselhild. Bearers of this name include Italian actresses Giselda Castrini (b. 1945) and Giselda Volodi (b... [more]
Glenne f English
Feminine variant of Glenn.... [more]
Glennellen f Obscure
Combination of Glenn and Ellen 1. This name is borne by Glennellen Anderson (1995-), an American actress.
Glini f Indian (Christian), Malayalam
An uncommon Indian (Christian) Name, used mostly by St Thomas Christians. Also known as the name of Malayalam actress Gopika’s younger sister.
Glozell f Obscure
From the name of the American comedian, YouTube personality, actress, and television host, GloZell Green (1972—). Her name is a combination of her mom's name Gloria and her dad's name Ozell.
Goele f Flemish
Contraction of Goedele. Notable bearers of this name include the Flemish actresses Goele Derick (b. 1962) and Goele De Raedt (b. 1978).
Golchehreh f Persian
Derived from the Persian noun گل (gol) meaning "flower, rose" combined with the Persian noun چهره (chehre) meaning "visage, face, appearance, countenance".... [more]
Grecia f Spanish (Latin American)
From Spanish Grecia meaning "Greece". This is borne by Grecia Colmenares (1962-), a Venezuelan actress.
Gredmarie f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Meaning unknown. A notable bearer of this name is Gredmarie Colón (1988-), a Puerto Rican model, actress, reporter and TV host.
Grésinde f French (Archaic), Occitan (Gallicized, Archaic)
Cognate of Gersende. This name was borne by Armande-Grésinde-Claire-Élisabeth Béjart (1645 – 30 November 1700), a French stage actress, also known under her stage name Mademoiselle Molière... [more]
Grizetta f Irish (Rare, Archaic), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare, Archaic)
Apparently a Northern Irish variant of Griselda. A Grizetta Gowdy Knox (born circa 1800) died in County Down, Northern Ireland in 1866.... [more]
Guendalina f Italian
Of debated orign and meaning. While some academics consider this name an Italian form of Gwendoline, others consider it an Italian corruption of Gundelinda... [more]
Gülnezer f Uyghur
Combination of Uyghur گۈل (gül) "flower" combined with نەزەر (nezer) "glance, glimpse, vision". These elements are ultimately from Persian گل (gol) and Arabic نَظَر (naẓar) "eyesight, vision" or "look, glance, gaze"... [more]
Guranda f Georgian
Shorter form of Gurandukht. A known bearer of this name was the Georgian actress Guranda Gabunia (1938-2019).
Gussy f English (American, Archaic), German (Archaic)
English diminutive of Augusta and German diminutive of Auguste 2. Gussy Holl (22 February 1888 – 16 July 1966) was a German actress and singer... [more]
Gusti f & m Swedish (Rare), German (Austrian), Upper German
German diminutive of Auguste 2 (feminine), or sometimes August (masculine). As a Swedish name it has been used as a diminutive of Gustava or Augusta (feminine), or of Gustav or August (masculine)... [more]
Gwyda f English
Meaning and origin uncertain. A famous bearer was Gwyda DonHowe, an American stage and screen actress.
Gwynne f English
Feminine variant of Gwyn. The surname of English actress and royal mistress Nell Gwyn (1650-1687) is variously spelled Gwynne, Gwynn and Gwyn.
Gyu-ri f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 奎 (gyu) meaning "star; sentence, writing; stride," 圭 (gyu) or 珪 (gyu), both meaning "auspicious jewel; hall," and 利 (ri) meaning "benefit, advantage," 理 (ri) meaning "govern, rule; repair; notice, find," 里 (ri) meaning "village," 璃 (ri) meaning "jewel" or 俐 (ri) meaning "smart, intelligent," among other hanja combinations.... [more]
Hafsia f Arabic (Maghrebi, Rare)
Variant of Hafsah (chiefly Tunisian). A notable bearer is Hafsia Herzi (1987-), a French actress.
Han-byeol f & m Korean (Modern)
From Byeol prefixed with 한 (han), either a determiner from the numeral Hana meaning "one," or the present determiner form of adjective 하다 (hada) meaning "big, large, great."... [more]
Hannchen f Afrikaans, German (Rare)
Hannchen is a German diminutive of Johanna, Hanna, Hannelore, or another name containing *hann*.... [more]
Hannusya f Ukrainian
Ukrainian diminutive of Hanna 1. The name has been used in several notable works, such as Ганнуся (Hannusya) (1839) by Ukrainian writer Hryhorii Fedorovych Kvitka-Osnovianenko and "Hannusya" by Ukrainian musical act Dakh Daughters... [more]
Hansi f German (Austrian, Rare)
A rare feminine form of Hans.... [more]
Ha-nui f Korean (Modern, Rare)
From the native Korean word referring to the west direction or wind.... [more]
Harlean f English (Archaic)
Possibly a rare variant of Harley. This was the real name of American actress Jean Harlow (1911-1937), who was born Harlean Harlow Carpenter.
Harleyquinn f Popular Culture, English (American, Rare)
Combination of Harley and Quinn. Harley Quinn is a fictional character in comic books by DC Comics and was one of the main characters in the 2016 movie 'Suicide Squad'... [more]
Haruhi f & m Japanese, Popular Culture
This name can be used to combine 晴 (sei, ha.re, haru) meaning "clear up," 陽 (you, hi) meaning "positive, sunshine, yang principle," 春 (shun, haru) meaning "spring(time)" or 遥 (you, haru.ka) meaning "distant" with 日 (jitsu, nichi, -ka, hi, -bi) meaning "day, sun," 妃 (hi, kisaki, ki) meaning "empress, queen" or 姫 (ki, hime, hime-) meaning "princess" (the last two kanji used for girls).... [more]
Hauʻoli m & f Hawaiian
Means "happiness" in Hawaiian. This name was used by American actress Mary Astor as a middle name for her daughter, Marylyn Hauoli Thorpe, who was born in 1932 in Honolulu, Hawaii. A known bearer is American football player Hauʻoli Kikaha (1992-).
Hee-jung m & f Korean
From Sino-Korean 熙 (hee) meaning "shine" combined with 正 (jung) meaning "first (month of the lunar year)". Other hanja combinations are possible. ... [more]
Heli f Gujarati
Gujarati name of uncertain meaning, possibly from Sanskrit हेलि (heli) meaning "sun" (which comes from Greek ἥλιος (helios)), or from a term of address for a female friend (perhaps related to Hindi, Marathi and Nepali सहेली (saheli) meaning "female friend, girlfriend")... [more]
Hibari f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 雲 meaning "cloud" and 雀 meaning "sparrow". As a word. 雲雀 (hibari) means "lark, skylark". Other spellings are possible.... [more]
Hinako f Japanese
From Japanese 一 (hi) meaning "one", 光 (hi) meaning "light", 秀 (hi) meaning "excel, excellence, beauty, surpass", 雛 (hina) meaning "chick, squab, duckling, doll", 燈 (hi) meaning "lamp, light", 瞳 (hi) meaning "pupil (of eye)", 日 (hi) meaning "sun, day", 日向 (hina) meaning "sunny place", 妃 (hi) meaning "queen, princess", 披 (hi) meaning "expose, open", 比 (hi) meaning "compare, race, ratio, Philippines", 緋 (hi) meaning "scarlet, cardinal", 飛 (hi) meaning "fly, skip (pages), scatter", 柊 (hi) meaning "holly", 姫 (hi) meaning "princess", 百 (hi) meaning "hundred", 品 (hina) meaning "goods, refinement, dignity, article", 陽 (hi) meaning "light, sun, male", 陽向 (hina) meaning "toward the sun" or 鄙 (hina) meaning "lowly, the country, the countryside, be countrified", 七 (na) meaning "seven", 南 (na) meaning "south", 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens", 名 (na) meaning "name", 夏 (na) meaning "summer", 暖 (na) meaning "warmth", 奈 (na) meaning "apple tree", 捺 (na) meaning "press, print, affix a seal, stamp", 陽 (na) meaning "light, sun, male", 和 (na) meaning "harmony, Japanese style, peace, soften, Japan", 凪 (na) meaning "lull, calm", 直 (na) meaning "straight" or 笑 (na) meaning "laugh" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child", 虹 (ko) meaning "rainbow", 幸 (ko) meaning "happiness" or 菊 (ko) meaning "chrysanthemum"... [more]
Hiroe f Japanese
From Japanese 浩 (hiro) meaning "prosperous" combined with 榎 (e) meaning "Chinese hackberry". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Hiyasmin f Obscure (Rare)
Variant of Yasmin, reflecting the English pronounciation. It could also be a combination of Hiyas and Yasmin... [more]
Honeysuckle f English (Rare)
Named after the plant and flower, the honeysuckle, as borne by British actress Honeysuckle Weeks.
Ía f Mexican (Rare)
Perhaps a variant of the Catalan name Ia 5. This is the middle name of Mexican actresses Camila Sodi (1986-), full name Camila Ía González Sodi, and Tessa Ía González Norvind (1995-), known professionally as Tessa Ía, who are half-sisters through their father.
Ia f Georgian
Derived from the Georgian noun ია (ia) meaning "violet", as in the spring flower (also see Violet). In turn, it is thought to be derived from the Georgian noun იასამანი (iasamani) meaning "lilac", which might possibly be of Persian origin... [more]
Ianka f Bulgarian, Flemish (Rare)
Alternate transcription of Yanka. The name has also seen some use in Flanders, which is the Dutch-speaking part of Belgium. It has not been used in the neighbouring Netherlands, that is to say: no Dutch newborn girls were ever given the name - so far, only immigrants have borne the name.... [more]
Iazúa f Spanish
Meaning unknown, perhaps of Indigenous American origin. This name is borne by Mexican actress Iazúa Laríos.
Ibuki f & m Japanese
From Japanese 伊吹 (ibuki) meaning "Chinese juniper", or 息 (i) meaning "breath", 衣 (i) meaning "clothing", 勇 (i) meaning "brave", 聖 (i) meaning "holy, sacred", 唯 (i) meaning "ordinary, usual", 雪 (i) meaning "snow", or 美 (i) meaning "beauty" combined with 吹 (buki) meaning "to blow (such as an instrument)"... [more]
Idil f Turkish
Turkish feminine name derived from idil "idyll".... [more]
Idina f English, Hebrew
Possibly related to Adina 1. Actress Idina Menzel is a well-known bearer.
Illanaq f Popular Culture
From the Inuit word for “friend” this name is not used amongst Alaskan Native peoples or First Nations peoples.... [more]
Imari f Japanese
This name can be used as 衣鞠, 伊鞠, 一鞠, 伊万里 or 衣麻里 with 衣 (i, e, kinu, -gi, koromo) meaning "clothes, dressing, garment", 伊 (i, kare) meaning "Italy, that one", 一 (ichi, itsu, hito-, hito.tsu, i) meaning "one", 鞠 (kiku, kyuu, mari) meaning "ball", 万 (ban, man, yorozu, ma) meaning "ten thousand/10,000", 麻 (ma, maa, asa) meaning "hemp, flax, numb" and 里 (ri, sato) meaning "league, parent's home, ri (unit of distance - equal to 3.927 km), village."... [more]
Ini f & m Western African, Ibibio
Means "time" in Ibibio.... [more]
In-na f Korean
From Sino-Korean 仁 "humaneness, benevolence, kindness" and 娜 "elegant, graceful, delicate". A famous bearer is South Korean actress Yoo In-na (1982-).
Irm f German (Rare)
Short form of Irmgard.... [more]
Irna f English (Rare), Swedish, Danish
Variant of Erna 2. Irna Phillips (July 1, 1901 – December 23, 1973) was an American scriptwriter, screenwriter, casting agent and actress... [more]
Isela f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Elaborated form of Isel as well as a truncated form of Marisela and Gisela... [more]
Itahisa f Guanche, Spanish (Canarian)
Derived from Guanche *tahighəssah meaning "skeleton" or "bones". This was recorded as the name of a 6-year-old Guanche girl who was sold as a slave in Valencia in 1494. The name was revived in the Canary Islands in the 1970s... [more]
Ito f & m Japanese
From either 糸 (ito) meaning "thread, yarn, string" (絃/弦, meaning "(bow)string," is also used in relation) or the stem of adjective 愛しい (itoshii) meaning "beloved."... [more]
Itzitery f Mexican (Rare)
Meaning uncertain. This is the middle name of Mexican actress and singer Karol Sevilla (1999-), born Karol Itzitery Piña Cisneros.
Ivyann f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Combination of Ivy and Ann. A famous bearer is American actress Ivyann Schwan.
Izetta f American (Rare, Archaic), English (American, Rare)
This name was used at least as early as the 1870s in the Appalachian Mountain area of the eastern United States. Notable bearer is New Jersey born actress Izetta Jewel (1883-1978) who advocated for women's legal right to vote in the US.
Izïa f French (Rare)
A famous bearer is Izïa Higelin (b.1990), a French rock singer, guitarist and actress. Her patents claimed to be inspired by Mzia but changed the spelling because it was too complex.
Jadey f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Jade, or a feminine variant of Jaydee. A known bearer of this name is the English actress and film producer Jadey Duffield (1991-).
Jahvis m English (Modern, Rare), German (Modern, Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning, although it might simply be a variant of Javis. ... [more]
Janyse f English (Rare)
Variant of Janice. A notable bearer is Canadian voice actress Janyse Jaud (1969-).
Jarma f American (South, Rare)
Borne by the American actress Jarma Lewis (1931-1985), whose name was said to be of Czech origin.
Jasika f English
History unknown. This name was borne to the actress Jasika Nicole, who plays Astrid Farnsworth on "Fringe."
Jasperina f Dutch (Rare)
Feminine form of Jasper. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch actress and comedian Jasperina de Jong (b. 1938).
Javicia f African American
Likely a combination of a name that starts with Jav- (such as Javiera) with a name that ends in -icia (such as Alicia).... [more]
Jaydy f American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Perhaps a Spanish variant of Heidi. This is borne by Mexican model and actress Jaydy Michel (1975-), who was formerly married to the Spanish singer Alejandro Sanz.
Jella f West Frisian (Rare), North Frisian (Rare), Dutch (Rare), German (Rare), Hungarian (Rare, Archaic)
Frisian feminine form of Jelle and German short form of Gabriella as well as a Hungarian borrowing of both names.... [more]
Jenilee f English (Modern), South African
Probably a combination of Jenny and the popular phonetic suffix lee. This name was popularized by the American television actress Jenilee Harrison (1958-).
Jeong-chae f Korean
An popular actress Kim Jeong-chae... [more]
Jiāo f Chinese
From the Chinese character 娇 (jiāo) meaning "beautiful, charming, fascinating, delicate". ... [more]
Jievutė f Lithuanian (Rare)
Diminutive of Jieva, which is a rare Lithuanian variant of Ieva. In other words, you could also say that this name is a variant of Ievutė.... [more]
Jinju f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 珍珠/眞珠 (jinju) meaning "pearl," also written with other hanja like 鎭 (jin) meaning "quellable," 周 (ju) meaning "circumference," 柱 (ju) meaning "pillar, column; branch," 主 (ju) meaning "master, proprietor" or 住 (ju) meaning "live, reside, dwell."... [more]
Jiromi f Spanish (Mexican, Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern, Rare)
Hispanic variant of Hiromi. Use of the name has perhaps been influenced by Hiromi Hayakawa (1982-2017), born Marla Hiromi Hayakawa Salas, a Mexican actress and singer of partial Japanese descent who competed on the Mexican reality television series La Academia in 2004.
Jobyna f English (American, Rare)
This name was borne by American actress Jobyna Howland (1880-1936), who was named after her father Joby. Another famous bearer was actress Jobyna Ralston (1899-1967), who was named for Howland.... [more]
Jodelle f English
Possibly a variant of Joelle, or an elaboration of Jodie with the name suffix -elle, or a combination of Jo and Dell, or from the French surname of unknown meaning.... [more]
Jodhi f English (Rare)
Variant of Jody, apparently influenced by the name of Jodhi Bibi (or Jodha Bai, Jodhabai), the Rajput wife of Mughal Emperor Akbar "the Great". Bearers include Australian fashion designer Jodhi Meares (1971-), who was born Jodie (supposedly adopting this spelling on the advice of a numerologist), and English actress Jodhi May (1975-).
Joely f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Joel.... [more]
Jorgie f English
Variant of Georgie. This name jumped in popularity in England & Wales in 2012 thanks to English actress Jorgie Porter (1987-), born Jorgina Alexandra Porter.
Jorgina f English (Rare), Portuguese, Spanish
Variant of Georgina. This name is borne by English actress Jorgie Porter (1987-), who was born Jorgina Alexandra Porter.
Jorinde f Dutch, German (Modern, Rare), Literature
This name is a blend of Jorina with Linde. A known bearer of this name is Jorinde Moll (b. 1971), a Dutch actress and television presenter.... [more]
Judaline f English (Rare)
This name is a combination of Judith with the popular name suffix -line. Alternatively, it can also be considered a variant form of Judalyn... [more]
Julanne f English (American, Rare)
Contracted form of Julianne. A notable bearer was American silent film actress Julanne Johnston (1900-1988).
Jullie f English, Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Julie. This is the stage name of a Brazilian voice actress, singer and actress called Juliana "Jullie" Vasconcelos.
Juri f Japanese (Modern)
This name combines 樹 (ju, ki) meaning "timber, wood, tree" or 寿 (shuu, ju, su, kotobuki, kotobu.ku, kotoho.gu) meaning "congratulations, longevity" with 里 (ri, sato) meaning "parent's home, ri (unit of distance - equal to 3.927 km), village," 梨 (ri, nashi) meaning "pear tree," 理 (ri, kotowari) meaning "justice, logic, reason, truth," 璃 (ri) meaning "glassy, gem" or 莉 (rai, ri, rei), part of 茉莉 (matsuri) meaning "jasmine."... [more]
Juvy f Filipino
Possibly a diminutive of Juvenal. Actress Juvy Cachola is a well-known bearer.
Jyn f Popular Culture
Jyn Erso is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, portrayed by English actress Felicity Jones in the 2016 film Rogue One.
Kaarola f Finnish (Rare)
Variant of Karola. A famous bearer was Kaarola Avellan (born Alexandra Karola Avellan, 1853–1930), Finnish actress and pedagogue.
Kae f Japanese
From Japanese 可 (ka) meaning "fruit", 夏 (ka) meaning "summer", 花 (ka) or 華 (ka) which both mean "flower" or 香 (ka) meaning "fragrance" combined with 恵 (e) meaning "favour, benefit". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Kaera f Japanese
From Japanese 歌 (ka) meaning "song, sing" or 華 (ka) meaning "flower", 恵 (e) meaning "favor, blessing, grace, kindness" or 依 (e) meaning "reliant, depend on, consequently, therefore, due to" combined with 羅 (ra) meaning "gauze, thin silk" or 良 (ra) meaning "good, pleasing, skilled"... [more]
Kahekili m & f Hawaiian (Rare)
Means "the thunder" in Hawaiian, from definite article ka and hekili "thunder". It's also used for females, though it's unclear if the etymology for Kahekili, as a feminine name, is different to the meaning given here or not.... [more]
Kahoru f & m Japanese
Variant transcription of Kaoru or a Japanese combination of 加 (ka) meaning "add, addition, increase", 保 (ho) meaning "to raise; to rear" combined with 留 (ru) meaning "to stay"... [more]
Kahsennonkwas f Mohawk
Notable bearer is child actress Kahsennonkwas Deer-Toelle.
Kajol f Hindi, Sanskrit
Variant of Kajal. Indian film actress Kajol Mukherjee, known mononymously as Kajol, is a famous bearer.
Kakia f Greek, Greek (Cypriot)
Possibly a diminutive of Ekaterini. Known bearers of this name include the Greek singer Kakia Mendri (1912-1994) and Greek actresses Ekaterini 'Kakia' Panagiotou (1923-2013) and Kakia Analyti (1934-2002).
Kakwité:ne f Mohawk
Notable bearer is actress Kakwité:ne Jacobs.
Kaleena f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Likely a combination of the phonetic elements ka, lee and na... [more]
Kamalelehua f Hawaiian
Means "garden of lehuas" in Hawaiian. This was the middle name of the American actress Kelly Preston (1962-2020), who was born in Hawaii.
Kameela f English (Rare)
Variant of Camilla or Kamila (Arabic feminine form of Kamil 1).... [more]
Kapitalina f Soviet, Russian (Rare)
Derived from German Kapital or Russian капитал (kapital), which both mean "capital, asset". It is a reference to the three-volume book Das Kapital (1867-1894) written by the German philosopher and political economist Karl Marx (1818-1883).... [more]
Karyme f Spanish (Latin American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare), American (Hispanic)
Possibly a form of Karima. A known bearer is Mexican actress Karyme Lozano (1978-).
Kássia f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Brazilian Portuguese variant spelling of Cássia. A known bearer of this name is the Brazilian television presenter, singer and actress Kássia Franco.
Kätherose f German
Combination of Käthe and Rose... [more]
Kawai f & m Japanese
From Japanese 華 (kawa) meaning "flower" or 可 (kawa) meaning "passable", 和 (wa) meaning "peace, harmony" combined with 愛 (i) meaning "love, affection" or 意 (i) meaning "thoughts". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Kawennáhere f Mohawk
Notable bearer is award-winning Mohawk actress, Kawennahere Devery Jacobs.
Kawennitake f Mohawk
Notable bearer is actress Bobbi Kawennitake Deere.
Kaylayla f Obscure
Kaylayla Raine is an actress.
Keaki f Japanese (Modern, Rare)
First made known by now retired Takarazuka actress Keaki Mori (杜 けあき), born Kumiko Kano (狩野 久美子) (1959-), who was in the theatre troupe from 1979 to 1993. It is derived from Keyaki.... [more]
Keke f English
Pet form of names that start with Ke, such as Kelly or Keisha. Variant spelling of Kiki... [more]
Kessia f English (Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Likely a variant of Keziah (compare Kesiah and Kesia).... [more]
Kestie f English
It is the name of Australian actress, Kestie Morassi (1971-). Her roles include the role of Natalie in the HBO series Satisfaction and Maggie Astoni on Australian Soap Opera, Home and Away.
Kether m & f English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. It is likely derived from Hebrew כֶּתֶר (keter) meaning "crown", at least in the case of Jewish bearers.... [more]
Kettly f Haitian Creole
Of unknown meaning.... [more]
Keyana f African American
Variant of Kiana 2. A known bearer is Lauren Keyana 'Keke' Palmer (1993-), an American actress and television personality.
Khrystyne f English (Modern)
Variant spelling of Christine. A known bearer of this name is the American actress Khrystyne Haje (b. 1968).
Kianya f African American (Modern, Rare)
Rare variant of Kiana 2 possibly influenced by Anya. This is borne by Kianya 'Kiki' Haynes (1976-), an American actress.
Kiawentiio f Mohawk
Apparently means "nice morning" in Mohawk.... [more]
Kidada f African American
Derived from Swahili kidada meaning "little sister".... [more]
Kiersey f English (American)
Transferred use of the surname Kiersey.... [more]
Kiho f Japanese
Meaning varies depending on the kanji used. This is the stage name of former Takarazuka Revue actress Kiho Maaya, who writes it with the kanji 希帆 (稀 meaning "rare" and 帆 meaning "sail").
Kimeé f Filipino
Filipino variant of Kimmy. A known bearer is the Filipino-American actress and singer Kimee Balmilero (1979-).
Kimila f English (Rare)
Probably an elaboration of Kim 1 influenced by Camilla. This is the given name of American actress Kim Basinger (1953-).
Kimor f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of Kim (קים in Hebrew) and Or (אור in Hebrew). A known bearer is the Israeli actress Kim Or Azulay (2002-).
Kimrie f English
Perhaps a diminutive of Kimberly.... [more]
Kimverlie f Filipino (Rare)
Variant of Kimberly. Kimverlie Soriano Molina (1991-), popularly known as Kim Molina, is a Filipino singer and actress.
Kiy m Russian (Rare), Ukrainian (Rare)
Russian form of Kyy as well as an Ukrainian variant transcription of Kyy.... [more]
Kotoe f Japanese
From Japanese 琴 (koto), which refers to a type of musical instrument similar to a harp, combined with 絵 (e) meaning "picture". Other kanji combinations are also possible.... [more]
Kristanna f American
Combined with the names Kristen 2 and Anna.... [more]
Kurara f Japanese (Modern)
Japanese translation of Clara/Klara, given to Japanese girls over the last several decades.... [more]
Kurea f Japanese (Modern)
Japanese translation of Claire/Clair/Clare, given to Japanese girls over the last few decades.... [more]
Kylette f American (Rare)
Feminine form of Kyle using the French feminine diminutive suffix -ette.... [more]
Laisha f African American (Rare), American (Hispanic, Modern), Spanish (Mexican), Dhivehi
Possibly a combination of the popular prefix la with the name Aisha. This is borne by the Mexican telenovela actress Laisha Wilkins (1976-).
Lale f German
The name was popularized by the German singer and actress Lale Andersen, whose real name was Liese-Lotte Helene Berta Bunnenberg.
Laleña f Popular Culture
Perhaps a contracted form of Lotte and Lenya. It was invented by Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan for the title character of a 1968 song, which was allegedly inspired by the Austrian actress Lotte Lenya (1898–1981).
Larri m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Larry and a diminutive of Laura/Larissa.... [more]
Latanne f American
Full name of American actress Tahnee Welch, born 1961, daughter of Raquel Welch. May be a variant of Latanya.
Laurieann f English (American), English (Canadian)
This given name can be a variant spelling of Laurianne as well as be a combination of the names Laurie and Ann.... [more]
Laya f Indian, Telugu
Derived from Sanskrit laya "rest; dissolution; extinction; rhythm".... [more]
Leelee f English (Rare)
Diminutive of names beginning with or containing the sound lee. In the case of actress Leelee Sobieski (1983-), it is short for her real name, Liliane.
Leleti f South African, Zulu
Meaning unknown. A famous bearer is Leleti Khumalo, a South African actress.
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