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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Lella f English (Rare), American (South), Italian, Medieval Italian
Medieval Italian diminutive of names ending in ella. It can also be used as a diminutive of Elena and other names beginning with or containing el. This was borne by Italian opera singer Adelaide 'Lella' Ricci (1850-1871) as well as Italian actress Elena 'Lella' Fabrizi (1915-1993), Italian designer Elena 'Lella' Vignelli (1934-2016) and Italian racing driver Maria Grazia 'Lella' Lombardi (1941-1992).... [more]
Leovanna f Spanish (Latin American)
Possibly a feminine form of Leo.... [more]
Leven m & f Frisian (Rare)
Masculine variant and one of the feminine forms of Leve. As a masculine, is has been recorded since the 16th century, as a feminine name since the 17th century.... [more]
Liamani f Obscure
Meaning unknown. This is the given name of actress and singer Liamani Segura.
Lika f Georgian
Meaning as of yet unknown. This name might possibly be a short form of a given name that contains -lik-, such as Eliko, Guliko, Suliko and Taliko... [more]
Lika f Armenian
Meaning unknown. A notable bearer is Armenian actress Lika Salmanyan (1997-).
Lilakoi f African American
Possibly a variant of Lilikoi. Lilikoi Moon, known professionally as Lisa Bonet (1967), is an American actress. She portrayed Denise Huxtable on The Cosby Show's sitcom (1984–1992).
Lilimar f & m Spanish (Latin American, Rare)
In the case of American television actress Lilimar Hernandez (2000-) it is a combination of Lili (a short form of Liliana, her grandmother's name) and Mar (from the Spanish vocabulary word mar meaning "sea", a reference to her birthplace - an island in the Caribbean Sea).
Lisaraye f English
Borne by American actress LisaRaye McCoy (1967-) whose name was inspired by her father’s name David Ray
Liu f & m Chinese
From the Chinese character 柳 (liǔ) meaning "willow tree".... [more]
Liushuang f Chinese
From the Chinese character 柳 (liǔ) meaning "willow", 流 (liú) meaning "flow, stream, current", 瑠 (liú) meaning "lapis lazuli", 榴 (liú) meaning "pomegranate", 刘 (liú) meaning "kill, destroy" or 六 (liù) meaning "six" combined with 霜 (shuāng) meaning "frost, ice" or 双 (shuāng, shuàng) meaning "two, double"... [more]
Loie f English (American)
In the case of American actress and dancer Loie Fuller (1862-1928) and American painter Loie Hollowell (1983-).
Loles f Spanish
Diminutive of Dolores. A known bearer is Spanish actress María Dolores "Loles" León (1950-).
Loni f American (Rare)
Derived from the second element of the Hawaiian name Leilani, lani, "heaven, sky, royal, majesty". The American actress Loni Kaye Anderson (1946-) was given this name as a shortened form of Leiloni, a variant spelling of Leilani.
Lonzo m English (American, Rare), German (Modern, Rare)
Lonzo is a shortened form of Lorenzo.... [more]
Loreley f Germanic Mythology, Spanish
Older German form of Lorelei. This was the pen name of Mexican writer María Luisa Garza (1887-1980). It is also borne by Argentine model and actress Luisana Loreley Lopilato (1987-), the wife of Canadian singer Michael Bublé.
Lorrae f English
This name seems to have originated in Australia, posibly as a version of Laura or Lorraine. It is the stage name of actress Lorrae Desmond (b. 1932 as Beryl Hunt).
Loudyn f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Loudon, possibly via its variant form Loudin.... [more]
Lucélia f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Lucília. A known bearer of this name is the Brazilian actress Lucélia Santos (b. 1957).
Luli f Spanish (Latin American)
Diminutive of Lucía and other names beginning with Lu, as well as Lourdes (compare Lulú)... [more]
Lycoris f Literature
Supposedly related to Greek λυκοφως (lykophos) "twilight" or λυκαυγές (lykauges) "morning twilight, dawn", derived from λυκος (lykos) "wolf" and αυγη (auge) "dawn, daylight"... [more]
Lyubava f Medieval Slavic, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian (Rare)
Variant of Lyubov. A known bearer of this name is the Ukrainian actress Lyubava Greshnova (b. 1988), whose birth name is Lyubov... [more]
Madoka f & m Japanese
This name can be used as 円 (en, maru(.i), mado(.ka), maro.yaka) meaning "round, tranquil." It, along with 窓 (sou, su, (ten)mado, kemudashi) meaning "window" or 真 (shin, ma(-), makoto, mana, mado) meaning "real, true," can be combined with 香 (kou, kyou, ka, kao.ri/u) meaning "incense, smell, perfume," 花 or 華 (ka, ke, hana), both meaning "flower," or 佳 (ka) meaning "beautiful, good, excellent​."... [more]
Madolyn f English (Modern, Rare)
Variant form of Madeline via Madoline. A known bearer of this name is the American actress Madolyn Smith (b. 1957).
Majandra f Spanish (Latin American)
Contraction of María and Alejandra. A known bearer is Venezuelan-American actress María Alejandra "Majandra" Delfino (1981-), known for starring on the television series 'Roswell' (1999-2002).
Maleja f Spanish
Diminutive of María and Alejandra. Actress Maleja Restrepo
Mamo f Hawaiian
From the name of two species of black-and-yellow birds (both extinct) native to the Hawaiian Islands. A notable bearer was Hawaiian-born actress Mamo Clark (1914-1986).
Manilyn f Filipino
Combination of Manila and the popular suffix -lyn. This name was popularized by Manilyn Reynes, a Filipina actress.
Marcheline f English (Rare)
This is perhaps best known as the name of Marcheline Bertrand (1950-2007), the mother of American actress Angelina Jolie, in whose case it was invented by combining her given names, Marcia and Lynne (with Marceline a likely influence)... [more]
Marcille f English (American, Rare)
Variant of Marcelle. In the case of American actress and model Eva Marcille (1984-), her middle name Marcille is a combination of Lucille and Marjorie (the names of her grandmothers).
Margalo f English (Rare)
In the case of English-born American actress Margalo Gillmore (1897-1986), it appears to be a combination of Margaret and Lorraine, her given names (compare Marga, Lo)... [more]
Margene f English (American, Rare)
Possibly formed from Marge and the popular een suffix sound, perhaps influenced by Georgene or Marlene... [more]
Maria f Japanese
From Japanese 雅 (ma) meaning "gracious, elegant, graceful, refined", 鞠 (mari) meaning "ball", 紅 (mari) meaning "crimson, deep red", 女 (mari) meaning "woman, female", 真 (ma) meaning "true, reality", 聖 (mari) meaning "holy, saint, sage, master, priest", 舞 (ma) meaning "dance", 磨 (ma) meaning "grind, polish, scour, improve, brush (teeth)", 麻 (ma) meaning "hemp, flax, linen", 万 (ma) meaning "ten thousand", 満 (ma) meaning "full, fullness, enough, satisfy", 毬 (mari) meaning "burr, ball", 瑪 (ma) meaning "agate, onyx", 茉 (ma) meaning "jasmine" or 莉 (mari) meaning "jasmine", 里 (ri) meaning "village", 珠 (ri) meaning "pearl, gem, jewel", 仁 (ri) meaning "humanity, virtue, benevolence, charity, man, kernel", 利 (ri) meaning "profit, advantage, benefit", 梨 (ri) meaning "pear", 理 (ri) meaning "reason, logic", 璃 (ri) meaning "glassy, lapis lazuli", 麗 (ri) meaning "lovely, beautiful, graceful, resplendent" or 李 (ri) meaning "plum" combined with 杏 (a) meaning "apricot", 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia", 阿 (a) meaning "flatter, fawn upon, corner, nook, recess", 安 (a) meaning "relax, cheap, low, quiet, rested, contented, peaceful", 晏 (a) meaning "late, quiet, sets (sun)", 晶 (a) meaning "sparkle, clear, crystal", 神 (a) meaning "gods, mind, soul", 愛 (a) meaning "love, affection", 有 (a) meaning "exist", 雅 (a) meaning "gracious, elegant, graceful, refined", 彩 (a) meaning "colour", 美 (a) meaning "beautiful", 母 (a) meaning "mother" or 亞 (a) meaning "rank, follow"... [more]
Marifer f Spanish
Short form of María Fernanda. A known bearer is Mexican telenovela actress María Fernanda "Marifer" Malo (1985-).
Marigo f Greek, Albanian
Diminutive of Maria or Margarita. This was borne by 19th-century Greek actress Marigo Alkaiou (1790-1865) and 19th-century Greek revolutionary Marigo Zarafopoula... [more]
Mariloup f French (Quebec, Rare)
Variant of Marilou influenced by Loup. This is borne by the Canadian actress Mariloup Wolfe (1978-).
Mariluz f Spanish
Contraction of María de la Luz or María Luz. This is borne by Mariluz Bermúdez (1986-), a Costa Rican telenovela actress.
Markie f English
Possibly a feminine form of Mark.... [more]
Maroesja f Dutch (Rare)
Dutch form of Marusya. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch actress and singer Maroesja Lacunes (b. 1945).
Marsai f African American (Modern, Rare)
Perhaps derived from the French place name Marseille. This is borne by American actress and producer Marsai Martin (2004-).
Martika f English (American, Rare), African American, American (Hispanic)
From a diminutive of Marta. This name was popularized in the late 1980s and early 1990s by the American singer and actress Martika (1969-), born Marta Marrero to Cuban immigrants, whose stage name was also her nickname.
Maruschka f Dutch
Dutch form of Marushka. A known bearer of this name is the Dutch actress Maruschka Detmers (b. 1962).
Marÿke f Obscure
Variant of Maryke.... [more]
Maryon f English (Rare), Norwegian (Rare)
Variant of Marion 1. A notable Norwegian bearer is actress Maryon Eilertsen (1950-2015).
Materne f Danish (Rare)
Feminine form of Maternus.... [more]
Matet f Filipino
Filipino name which is often a nickname derived from the name of Maria Theresa but can be a christened name in its own right.... [more]
Matyelok f Obscure
This name is borne by actress Matyelok Gibbs.
Maurishka f African American (Rare)
Possibly a Variant spelling of Mariska... [more]
Mavie f German (Modern)
Recently coined German name of uncertain origin. Although folk etymology has it that this name is taken directly from the French phrase ma vie "my life", it is more likely a Germanized form of Mavis which might indeed have been inspired by the French phrase.... [more]
Mavournee f English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Mavourney, which itself is most likely a variant form of Mavourneen.... [more]
Mayim f Hebrew (Rare), Jewish (Rare)
From the Hebrew word מַיִם (máyim) meaning "water". In the case of Jewish-American actress Mayim Bialik (1975-), the name originated from a mispronunciation of the name Miriam (the name of her great-grandmother).
Mayrín f Spanish (Mexican, Rare, ?)
Possibly an elaborated form of Mayra. This is borne by Mexican actress Mayrín Villanueva (1970-).
Maysa f Portuguese (Brazilian)
Variant of Maísa. Maysa Matarazzo (1936 – 1977) was a Brazilian singer-songwriter, performer and actress. She is also associated with Bossa nova music but is widely known as a torch song (fossa) interpreter.
Medeea f Romanian
Romanian form of Medea. A famous bearer is actress Medeea Marinescu.
Megi f Albanian, Georgian, Slovene (Modern)
Albanian, Georgian and Slovene borrowing of the English given name Maggie. Known bearers of this name include the Albanian soccer player Megi Doci (b. 1996) and the Georgian actress Megi Tsulukidze (1921-1993).
Mehwish f Pakistani, Urdu
Urdu form of Mahvash. This is borne by Pakistani actress Mehwish Hayat (1988-).
Mescal f English (American, Rare, Archaic), Literature
From the English word for the peyote cactus, from Nahuatl. It was used by American author Zane Grey for a half-Navajo, half-Spanish woman in his novel The Heritage of the Desert (1910) and the subsequent silent film adaptation (1924), in which the character was played by actress Bebe Daniels... [more]
Metaksia f Armenian
Alternate transcription of Armenian Մետաքսյա (see Metaksya). This name was borne by the Soviet Armenian actress Metaksia Simonyan (1926-1987).
Miako f Japanese (Rare)
From Japanese 美 (mi) meaning "beautiful", 亜 (a) meaning "second, Asia, sub-" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child, sign of the rat, first sign of the Chinese zodiac". ... [more]
Mie f Japanese
Combination of a mi kanji, like 美 meaning "beauty," 三 meaning "three," 実 meaning "seed; fruit" or 未, referring to the sign of the Sheep, and an e kanji, such as 枝 meaning "branch, bough," 江 meaning "inlet, bay," 恵 meaning "wisdom," 栄 meaning "glory, prosperity" or 重, normally used as a counter for layers in the hito-futa-mi counting system as seen in the combination 三重 meaning "triple, threefold, three-ply."... [more]
Mignonette f English (Rare), Literature, Popular Culture
Diminutive of Mignon, as -ette is a French feminine diminutive suffix. As such, this given name literally means "little darling" in French.... [more]
Mijanou f Obscure
A French diminutive of Marie-Jeanne. The name is borne by the French actress Mijanou Bardot, sister of Brigitte Bardot.
Mi-ju f Korean
From Sino-Korean 美 (mi) "beautiful, pretty; pleasing" and 珠 (ju) "precious stone, gem, jewel, pearl"... [more]
Mikiyo f Japanese
From Japanese 幹 (miki) meaning "tree trunk" combined with 代 (yo) meaning "generation". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Miljuschka f Dutch (Rare)
Dutch transcription of Russian Милюшка (see Milyushka).... [more]
Milva f Italian
Feminine form of Milvio, although folk etymology likes to consider it a contraction of Maria and Ilva or Maria and Silvia and other names ending in -ilva/-ilvia.... [more]
Ming-na f Chinese
Means bright and graceful. Most notably the name of actress Ming-Na Wen.
Minx f English (American)
Borne by voice actress Minx Lee.
Mirelly f Spanish (Mexican)
A famous bearer is Mexican actress Mirelly Taylor.
Mirtha f Spanish (Latin American), Haitian Creole
Variant of Mirta. This is borne by the Argentine actress and television presenter Mirtha Legrand (1927-), real name Rosa María Juana Martínez Suárez.
Mitsou f French (Quebec, Modern, Rare)
Apparently this is a Francophone spelling of a Japanese name, Mitsu which means light and/or honey. A famous bearer is French Canadian Pop singer/actress Mitsou Gélinas.
Miwa f Japanese
From Japanese 微 (mi) meaning "delicate" or 三 (mi) meaning "three" and 和 (wa) meaning "peace, harmony", 輪 (wa) meaning "wheel, hoop, cycle, loop, ring" or 環 (wa) "circle, ring, wheel"... [more]
Moneca f English (Rare)
Variant of Monica. A notable bearer is Canadian voice actress Moneca Stori (1970-).
Monic f Dutch (Rare)
Derivative of Monica.... [more]
Monisha f Indian
It is a Hindi name, typically used in South India, meaning "intelligent woman". In Sanskrit, however, Monisha is said to mean "beautiful" and "solitary".... [more]
Monsita f Spanish (Latin American)
Spanish diminutive of Montserrat and its variant Monserrat. A known bearer of this name is Monsita Ferrer (b. 1958), a daughter of the Puerto Rican actor José Ferrer (1912-1992) and the American singer and actress Rosemary Clooney (1928-2002).
Montrose m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Montrose.... [more]
Moonbyul f Korean
Moon-Byul-yi known by the mononym Moonbyul is South Korean rapper,singer,songwriter,dancer and actress. She is the main rapper and dancer of the South Korean group Mamamoo. In May 2018, she made her debut as a solo artist releasing the digital single "Selfish."
Mouchette f Literature
Mouchette is a 1967 drama set in a rural French village; actress Nadine Nortier plays the title character. Mouchette means "little fly."
Mounica f Indian
Spelling variant of Mounika.... [more]
Mounika f Indian (Anglicized)
Of unknown meaning.... [more]
Movita f Popular Culture, English (American)
The stage name of the actress Maria Luisa Castaneda (1916-2015), whose popularity spurned usage of the name in the 1930s.
Mpety f Greek (Rare)
Greek form of Betty, used as a diminutive of Elisavet. A known bearer is the Greek actress Mpety or Betty Arvaniti (1939-), who was born Elisavet.
Mugi f & m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
This name is used as 麦 (baku, mugi) meaning "wheat, barley," likely shortened from 群芒 (murenogi), made up of 群 (mure) meaning "group, cluster" and 芒 (nogi) which refers to an awn or a hair/bristle-like appendage.... [more]
Musidora f Literature
Apparently a feminine form of Musidorus, which was perhaps coined by the poet Sir Philip Sidney in the late 16th century for use in his poem 'Arcadia'. Allegedly it is intended to mean "gift of the Muses" from Greek Μοῦσα (Mousa) "Muse", literally "muse, music, song" (compare Musaeus), and the popular name suffix δωρα (dora) "giving" or "gift"... [more]
Myllena f Various
Possibly a variant form of either Milena or Mylène. This is the name of the newborn daughter of Dutch model and actress Doutzen Krous (b... [more]
Myū f & m Japanese (Modern, Rare)
This name is, essentially a variant of Miyū, shifted to be pronounced as a 2-mora name (Miyū, on the other hand, has 3 morae).... [more]
Nagisa f & m Japanese
This name can be used for both sexes as 渚 (sho, nagisa) meaning "beach, shore."... [more]
Naho f Japanese
From Japanese 菜 (na) meaning "veggies, greens" combined with 帆 (ho) meaning "sailboat". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Naike f Various
Of unknown origin and meaning.... [more]
Nailea f Spanish (Mexican, Modern)
Meaning unknown, perhaps an elaborated form of Naila. This name is borne by Mexican actress Nailea Norvind (1970-).
Nakuset f Mi'kmaq
A Mi'kmaq goddess of the Sun, currently a famous bearer is the Mi'kmaq actress, Nakuset "Nikki" Gould.
Naleigh f Obscure
Combination of Nancy and Leigh. This name was used by actress Katherine Heigl and her husband Josh Kelley for their daughter, who was born in 2008... [more]
Nani f Georgian
Meaning uncertain. The earliest known attestation of this name occurs in a Svan source from the 13th century AD, so it might possibly be of Svan origin. Also compare the Georgian noun ნანა (nana) meaning "mother" as well as "darling child".... [more]
Nara f & m Korean (Modern)
From native Korean 나라 (nara) meaning "country, nation, state, kingdom."... [more]
Narumi f & m Japanese
This name can be used to combine 成 (sei, jou, na.ru, (-)na.su) meaning "to be, to become," 也 (e, ya, ka, nari, mata, naru), related to 成, 育 (iku, soda.tsu/chi/teru, haguku.mu, naru) meaning "to bring up, to raise, to rear" or 鳴 (mei, na.ku, na.ru, na.rasu) meaning "to sound, to ring, to echo" with 美 (bi, mi, utsuku.shii) meaning "beauty," 実 (shitsu, jitsu, makotoni, mi, michi.ru, mino(.ru)), which means "reality, truth" or 海 (kai, umi, mi) meaning "sea, ocean."... [more]
Nastassja f German
German transcription of Nastasya. This name is borne by the German American actress Nastassja Kinski (1961-).
Nato f Georgian
Short form of Natalia. It can also be a short form of Natela and Natia, especially when written as ნათო.... [more]
Navia f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. Name used by actress Navia Robinson.
Nazriya f Indian (Muslim, Rare)
Possibly from Persian نظریه (nazariye), ultimately from Arabic نَظَرِيَّة (naẓariyya) "theory, theorem". A known bearer is Nazriya Nazim (1994–), a Muslim Indian actress from Kerala.
Nectar f Obscure
Derived from the English word nectar meaning "sweet". A known bearer of the name is the American actress Nectar Rose (1974-).
Neferteri f African American (Rare)
Variant of Nefertari famously held by African-American Playboy model and actress Neferteri Plessy (1980-).
Neile f & m English (American)
Possibly a feminine form of Neil. This name was born by Filipino actress Neile Adams (1932-)
Neowyn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Neowyn Brakhage is a director and actress. Her first name is possibly Welsh in origin, though she is American.
Netalee f Hebrew
Alternate transcription of Hebrew נטעלי (see Netali). This is the birth name of Israeli-born American actress Natalie Portman (1981-), born Neta-Lee Hershlag.
Neya f Soviet, Russian
Contracted form of Energiya. This name was used by Communist parents who were eager to reject traditional names.... [more]
Nicomaine f English (Rare)
Combination of Nico and Maine. Nicomaine Dei Capili Mendoza-Atayde (1995-), known professionally as Maine Medoza, is a Filipina actress and television personality.
Nijiko f Japanese (Rare)
This name can combine 虹 (kou, niji) meaning "rainbow" or the phonetic characters representing Niji and 子 (shi, su, tsu, ko, -ko, ne) meaning "child, sign of the rat (1st sign of Chinese zodiac)."... [more]
Nikesha f Indian
Nikesha Patel is a British-Indian model and film actress.
Nimfodora f Russian (Archaic), Romanian (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Russian and Romanian form of Nymphodora. This name was borne by Russian actress and opera singer Nimfodora Semenova (1788-1876).
Nineli f Georgian (Rare)
Georgian form of Ninel. A known bearer of this name is the Georgian actress Nineli Chankvetadze (b. 1957).
Ninutsa f Georgian
Diminutive of Nino 2. A known bearer of this name is the Georgian actress Nino "Ninutsa" Maqashvili (b. 1988).
Nive f Greenlandic
Old (Kleinschmidt orthography) spelling of Nivi. This is borne by Greenlandic singer-songwriter and actress Nive Nielsen.
Nohely f Spanish (Latin American), American (Hispanic)
Variant of Noelia. A noted bearer of this name is Nohely Arteaga (1963-), a Venezuelan actress known for her work in telenovelas.
Nonna f Soviet, Russian (Rare)
Either a contracted form or a diminutive of Noyabrina. A known bearer of this name was the Russian actress Noyabrina "Nonna" Mordyukova (1925-2008).
Norika f Japanese
From Japanese 季 (nori) meaning "seasons", 紀 (nori) meaning "chronicle, account, narrative, history, annals, geologic period", 規 (nori) meaning "standard, measure", 慶 (nori) meaning "jubilation, congratulate, rejoice, be happy", 矩 (nori) meaning "ruler", 敬 (nori) meaning "awe, respect, honor, revere", 憲 (nori) meaning "constitution, law", 孝 (nori) meaning "filial piety", 識 (nori) meaning "discriminating, know, write", 昇 (nori) meaning "rise up", 慎 (nori) meaning "humility, be careful, discreet, prudent", 仙 (nori) meaning "immortal, transcendent, celestial being, fairy", 稚 (nori) meaning "immature, young", 典 (nori) meaning "code, ceremony, law, rule", 徳 (nori) meaning "benevolence, virtue, goodness, commanding respect", 乃 (no), a possessive particle, 風 (nori) meaning "wind, air, style, manner", 法 (nori) meaning "method, law, rule, principle, model, system", 野 (no) meaning "plains, field, rustic, civilian life", 誉 (nori) meaning "reputation, praise, honor, glory", 理 (nori) meaning "reason, logic", 緑 (nori) meaning "green" or 倫 (nori) meaning "ethics, companion", 利 (ri) meaning "profit, advantage, benefit", 梨 (ri) meaning "pear" or 里 (ri) meaning "village" combined with 花 (ka) or 華 (ka) meaning "flower", 佳 (ka) meaning "excellent, beautiful, good, pleasing, skilled", 加 (ka) meaning "add, addition, increase, join, include, Canada", 夏 (ka) meaning "summer", 果 (ka) meaning "fruit, reward, carry out, achieve, complete, end, finish, succeed", 香 (ka) meaning "fragrance", 可 (ka) meaning "can, passable, mustn't, should not, do not" or 芳 (ka) meaning "perfume, balmy, favorable, fragrant"... [more]
Norkys f Spanish (Latin American, Modern, Rare)
Meaning: Unknown. Norkys Yelitza Batista Villarroel, born August 30, 1977 (known simply as Norkys Batista), is a Venezuelan actress, model and former beauty pageant titleholder.
Norrie m & f Dutch (Rare), English, Scottish
For men, this name is a diminutive of Norbert (Dutch) and Norman (English and Scottish). In the case of the latter two usages, the name can also be derived from the surname Norrie.... [more]
Nuki f Georgian
Short form of Anuki. Also compare names like Nutsiko, of which Nuki could be a contraction (more or less) in some cases.... [more]
Nutsa f Georgian
Contracted form of Ninutsa, which is a diminutive of Nino 2.... [more]
Odeya f Hebrew
Derived from a Hebrew phrase meaning "I will thank God", which is said to consist of Hebrew ode "I will thank, praise" (compare the Hebrew name Odelia 2) combined with Hebrew ya, yah "Yahweh"... [more]
Okairy f Spanish (Mexican, Modern, Rare)
Unknown meaning. This is the full name of Oka Giner (a Mexican TV actress).
Omotola f & m Yoruba
Means "child is as worthy as wealth" in Yoruba.... [more]
Orieta f Spanish (Rare), Albanian
Albanian and Spanish form of Orietta. This name was borne by Chilean actress Orieta Escámez (1938-2021).
Osa f English
Meaning unknown. This was the name of American explorer and documentary filmmaker Osa Johnson (1894-1953). In the case of Danish actress Osa Massen (1914-2006) it was apparently an Anglicized form of Aase, her birth name, a variant of Åse.
Parineeti f Indian, Hindi
A known bearer of this name is Indian actress Parineeti Chopra (1988-).
Pashyn f Hawaiian
Variation of Passion, as used by Pashyn Santos, a Hawaiian actress and activist.
Pasupuleti f Indian, Telugu
This is an Indian and Telugu feminine name. Pasupuleti Kannamba (1911-1964) was an Indian versatile actress, playback singer and film producer of Telugu cinema, Andhra Pradesh, India. She acted in more than 170 films and produced about 25 films in Telugu and Tamil languages during the 1930s to the 1960s.
Patrika f English (American, Rare)
Feminine form of Patrick. This name is borne by American actress Patrika Darbo.
Pemau f Indigenous Australian (?)
Allegedly an Australian Aboriginal name of Bundjalung origin. This is borne by Pemau Stone Bancroft (2018-), daughter of Australian actress Yael Stone and Jack Manning Bancroft; his mother, artist Bronwyn Bancroft, "has said that her great-great-great-grandmother Pemau was one of only two or three survivors from her clan (the Djanbun clan of the Bundjalung nation), the rest murdered when their land was settled by a white farmer."
Perachbar f Hebrew (Modern, Rare)
Combination of the names Perach and Bar which together creates the meaning of "wildflower", this is the full name of the Israeli actress Bar Miniely (born 2001)
Pert f Literature, Theatre, English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain, but likely derived from the English word pert.... [more]
Phylicia f African American
Blend of Phyllis and Felicia. Famous bearer is Phylicia Rashad, actress.
Piitu f Finnish
Diminutive of Pirkko and other names beginning Pi-.... [more]
Plien f Dutch (Rare)
Contraction of Paulien, Paulina and Pauline.... [more]
Pom f Korean
Variant transcription of Bom and Beom.... [more]
Portland f English (Rare)
Meaning, "land surrounding the water" and used in reference to the place of Portland, Oregon which itself is named after Portland, Maine, which is thusly named after the Isle of Portland, England. This name was borne by comedienne, actress, and dancer, Portland Hoffa.
Preta f Portuguese (Brazilian, Rare)
Means "black" in portuguese. This name is borne by the Brazilian actress and singer Preta Maria Gadelha Gil Moreira, mostly known as Preta Gil.
Priah f English (American, Rare)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be an anglicized or americanized spelling of the Sanskrit name Priya meaning "beloved".... [more]
Pupella f Italian (Rare, ?)
Pupella Maggio (1910-1999) was an Italian film actress. She was born Giustina Maggio. Pupella was her nickname, and it means "little doll" in Italian. She worked with Federico Fellini, the famous Italian film director.
Quirentia f Obscure
Anna Quirentia Nilsson, better known as Anna Q. Nilsson, was a well-known Swedish-born silent movie actress. She was given her middle name because she was born on March 30, the feast day of Quirinus of Neuss.
Qulyndreia f African American (Rare)
Most likely an invented name. This name is borne by Qulyndreia Wallis, the mother of actress Quvenzhané Wallis.
Qunyquekya f African American (Rare)
Most likely an invented name. This name is borne by Qunyquekya Wallis, the older sister of actress Quvenzhané Wallis.
Quvenzhané f African American (Modern, Rare)
This name was first borne by American actress Quvenzhané Wallis (2003-). It is derived from the initial syllables of her parents' names, Qulyndreia and Venjie, combined with zhané, an altered form of the Swahili word jini meaning "fairy".
Raddix m & f English (American, Modern, Rare), Obscure (Modern)
Used by American actress Cameron Diaz for her daughter born 2019. It might be inspired by Latin radix meaning "root", which is the source of the English word radical, or the similar name Maddox.... [more]
Radost f Bulgarian, German (Rare)
Derived from Bulgarian радост "joy, happiness". Radost Bokel is a German actress who played the titular character in the fantasy film 'Momo' (1986).
Rafaelita f Spanish (Philippines)
Diminutive form of Rafaela, commonly used in the Philippines. Rafaelita Danita Gomez Paner (1989-) is a Filipino pop-rock singer and actress.
Ra-im f Korean (Modern, Rare)
Ra-im (surname is Gil) is one of the main characters of well-known South-Korean drama, Secret Garden. The character is played by famous actress, Ha Ji-won.
Rakul f Indian
As in Rakul Preet Singh, an Indian film actress
Ramya f Tamil, Indian
Derived from Sanskrit ramya (रम्य) "lovely; pleasing; delightful; beautiful; charming". ... [more]
Rashmika f Telugu, Kannada
Derived from the Sanskrit word रश्मि (raśmi) which means "ray of sunlight" or "beam". Rashmika can also be interpreted as "sweet". Rashmika Mandanna (1996-) is one of the most popular actresses in India.
Raveena f Indian (Modern)
Punjabi in origin, this name means "sunflower" (literally "the beauty of the sun", compare Sanskrit ravi "sun").... [more]
Reizl f Yiddish
Variant of Raisel. A notable bearer of this name was the Polish-born American actress Reizl Bożyk (1914-1993), who was primarily active in Yiddish theatre.
Réjane f French
transferred use of the surname Réjane. This name may have been first been used in the 1880s thanks to the French actress Gabrielle Réjane, born Gabrielle-Charlotte Reju (1856-1920).
Reneé f English
Spelling of Renée that puts the accent on the second e. This is how American actress Reneé Rapp spells her name.
Reon m & f Japanese (Modern)
Borrowed from Leon, as seen in the occasional usage of 獅 (or 獅子), on its own or as a first element kanji.... [more]
Reona f & m Japanese
As a unisex name, this name can be used as 怜央奈, 怜於奈, 玲央奈, 玲於奈 or 伶於奈 with 怜 (ryou, rei, ren, awa.remu, sato.i) meaning "wise", 玲 (rei, re) meaning "sound of jewels", 伶 (ryou, rei, wazaogi, re) meaning "actor", 央 (ou, o) meaning "centre, middle", 桜 (ou, you, sakura) meaning "cherry", 於 (o, yo, aa, oi.te, o.keru, yori) meaning "as for, at, in, on" and 奈 (dai, na, nai, ikan, karanashi) meaning "Nara, what?"... [more]
Rēzija f Latvian
Possibly a truncated form of Terēzija. This name is borne by Latvian actress Rēzija Kalniņa (b.1970).
Rhodanthe f English (Rare), Literature
Means "rose flower" from Greek ‘ροδον (rhodon) "rose" combined with ανθος (anthos) "flower, blossom"... [more]
Richenda f English (British, Rare), English (Rare), Dutch (Rare), Romani (Archaic)
Variant of the medieval name Richenza, used since at least the 18th century. It is often regarded as a feminine form of Richard... [more]
Riele f English
Possibly an invented named borne by the Canadian child actress Riele Downs (born 2001-)
Risë f English (American)
Variant of the original Norwegian name Rise to preserve the original pronunciation.... [more]
Rixt f West Frisian, Dutch
Variant spelling of Rikst. Known bearers of this name include the Dutch actress Rixt Leddy (b. 1976) and the Dutch speed skater Rixt Meijer (b. 1982).
Robia f American (Rare)
Feminine form of Robert. ... [more]
Robine f Medieval French, French (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
French feminine form of Robin, which originated in medieval times. For reasons unknown, it fell out of use after the Middle Ages, after which it continued to survive as a matronymic surname (mostly in the Normandy region of France)... [more]
Ronni f English
Diminutive of Veronica... [more]
Rooney m & f Irish, English
Transferred use of the surname Rooney. A famous bearer is the American actress Patricia Rooney Mara (1985-). Rooney is her mother's family name used as middle name.
Rossy f Spanish
Diminutive of Rosa 1 and Rosana. Rosa Elena García Echave (born 16 September 1964), better known as Rossy de Palma, is a Spanish actress, singer and model.
Rūbija f Latvian (Modern, Rare)
Latvian adoption of Ruby. This name is borne by Latvian model and actress Rūbija Rouza.
Russi m & f English (American)
Variant spelling of Russy. A notable bearer of this name is the American voice actress Russi Taylor (1944-2019), whose full name was Russell Taylor.
Rutanya f Latvian, Russian
Best known as the given name of a Latvian American actress.
Ruumi f Japanese
Meaning varies depending on the kanji used. This is the stage name of Takarazuka Revue actress Ruumi Nagina, who writes it with the kanji 瑠海 (瑠 meaning "lapis lazuli" and 海 meaning "sea; ocean").
Rydel f English
Feminine form of Rydell. A known bearer is the American singer and actress Rydel Lynch (1993-).
Rynagh f Irish (Rare, ?)
Rynagh O'Grady, Irish actress.
Ryōko f Japanese
From Ryō combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child."... [more]
Ryu-sang f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 柳 (ryu) meaning "willow" combined with 霜 (sang) meaning "frost" or 尚 (sang) meaning "still, yet". This name can be formed using other hanja combinations as well.... [more]
Sacheen f Various (Rare)
In the case of the American actress and activist Sacheen Littlefeather (born Maria Louise Cruz; 1946-2022), who adopted it as her stage name, she claimed it means "little bear" in Navajo. The initial syllable resembles the Navajo word shash meaning "bear".
Sada f English (American)
Likely a pet form of Sarah (see Sadie). A famous bearer is actress Sada Thompson (1927-2011).
Sae f & m Japanese
From 冴え (sae) meaning "clarity; skilfulness," also written with a combination of a sa kanji, like 小 meaning "small," 左 meaning "left," 佐 meaning "help," 紗 meaning "gauze," 沙 meaning "sand" or 三 meaning "three," and an e kanji, like 恵 meaning "wisdom," 枝 meaning "branch, bough," 栄 meaning "glory, prosperity," 英 meaning "wisdom, brilliance," 江 meaning "inlet, bay" or 重 meaning "fold, layer."... [more]
Saeron f & m Korean (Modern)
Shortened from Saeroun (compare Saerom). It can also be written with hanja, combining a sae hanja, e.g. 賽 meaning "exorcism," with a ron hanja, e.g. 綸 meaning "fishing line."... [more]
Saleka f Sanskrit, Hinduism
Refers to one of the adityas, or deities, in Hinduism. Singer-songwriter and actress Saleka Shyamalan, known as Saleka, is a notable bearer of this name.
Salka f Jewish
Diminutive of Salome. Austrian actress and writer Salka Viertel (1889-1978) was born Salomea Sara Steuermann.
Samadhi f Indian (?), Mexican (Modern, Rare), English (American, Modern, Rare), Various
From the Sanskrit word समाधि (samādhi) meaning "placing together", from सम (sama) "together" combined with the prefix आ (ā) and धा (dhā) "to place"... [more]
Samaire f English (Modern, Rare)
In the case of American actress Samaire Armstrong (1980-) it is most likely an invented name, though she has claimed it means "dawning sun" in Gaelic: 'My first name is Gaelic and means "dawning sun"... [more]
Saphia f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Variant transliteration of صفية (see Safiyyah). Saphia Azzeddine (*1979) is a French naturalized Moroccan writer, actress, and screenwriter.
Sarang f & m Korean (Modern)
From native Korean 사랑 (sarang) meaning "love, affection." Several derivations of this word are possible, such as a shift from Sino-Korean 思量 (saryang) meaning "consideration," a derivation of either the verb 사르다 (sareuda) meaning "to make a fire" or 살 (sal) meaning "flesh."... [more]
Sarose f English (American)
American, Combination of Sa and Rose (suh-rose) ... [more]
Satyana f Indian (Rare)
From Sanskrit satya meaning "truth" (compare Sati). American actress Alyson Hannigan gave the name to her daughter in 2009.
Scottine f English (Rare)
Variant form of Scottina. A known bearer of this name is the American actress Brett Rossi (b. 1989), who was born as Scottine Ross.
Seena f English (Rare)
In the case of Danish-American silent film actress Seena Owen (1894-1966), it was an Anglicized form of Signe, her birth name. It could also be a short form of Thomasina and other names featuring this sound.
Senna f Japanese
From Japanese 茜 (sen) meaning "madder, deep red, dye from the rubia plant", 仙 (sen) meaning "immortal, transcendent, celestial being, fairy", or 扇 (sen) meaning "fan, folding fan" combined with 菜 (na) meaning "vegetables, greens" or 奈 (na) meaning "Nara, what?, apple tree"... [more]
Seol-hyun f & m Korean
Variant transcription of Seol-hyeon.... [more]
Seon-a f Korean
From Sino-Korean 宣 "declare, announce, proclaim" and 兒 "child". A famous bearer is South Korean actress Kim Sun-a (1975-).
Sesilia f Faroese, Finnish (Rare), Georgian (Rare)
Faroese form of Cecilia as well as a Finnish variant of the name. In Georgia, it is a variant of Tsetsilia.... [more]
Se-Yeong f & m Korean
Means “Enlightening the world” In Korean. This name was used by Park Se-Yeong, A Korean Actress. Or Lee Se-young, a Korean american NFL coach.
Shailene f English (American, Modern)
Combination of Shai and the popular suffix -lene. This name is borne by American actress Shailene Woodley.
Shalimar f American (Modern, Rare)
From the name of the Shalamar Gardens near what is now Lahore, Pakistan, which were created in the mid-17th century by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan (who also built the Taj Mahal)... [more]
Shannyn f American
Varian of Shannon. American actress Shannyn Sossamon is a notable bearer.
Shanygne f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shanene influenced by the word cygne ("swan" in French). Kellie Shanygne Williams (1976-) is an American actress.
Shaunette f English (American)
Feminization of Shaun, made by adding the French feminine diminutive suffix -ette.... [more]
Shenae f English
Variant of Shanae. A known bearer of this name is Canadian actress Shenae Grimes (b. 1989).
Shione f Japanese
This name combines 汐 (seki, ushio, shio, sei) meaning "eventide, opportunity, salt water, tide" or 潮 (chou, ushio, shio) meaning "opportunity, salt water, tide" with 音 (in, on, -non, oto, ne) meaning "noise, sound" or 寧 (nei, mushi.ro) meaning "preferably, rather."... [more]
Shirret f Popular Culture (Rare)
The name of a character in 'Hill Street Blues' played by the actress Van Nessa L. Clarke.
Shivshakti f & m Indian
Means "auspicious power" in Sanskrit. A notable bearer of this name is Shivshakti Sachdev, an Indian TV actress.
Shungiku f Japanese
From Japanese 春菊 (shungiku) meaning "garland chrysanthemum". Other kanji or kanji combinations can form this name as well.... [more]
Sickan f & m Swedish (Rare), Popular Culture
Diminutive of names containing the name element sig "victory". ... [more]
Siegelinde f German (Rare, Archaic)
Rare form of Sieglinde. Used by German actress Lil Dagover, whose full name was Marie Antonia Siegelinde Martha Seubert.
Simonneke f Flemish
Diminutive of Simonne, as it contains the Dutch and Flemish diminutive suffix -ke.... [more]
Sonequa f African American (Rare)
Variant of Shaniqua, possibly using the phonetic element son. A famous bearer is American actress Sonequa Martin-Green.
Soof f Dutch
Short form of Sophia and Sophie as well as of their alternative spellings Sofia and Sofie.... [more]
Sopiko f Georgian
Diminutive of Sopio. A notable bearer of this name was the Georgian actress Sopiko Chiaureli (1937-2008).
Soundos f Arabic (Maghrebi)
Variant of Sundus, often found in Morocco. A known bearer of this name is Soundos El Ahmadi, a Dutch actress of Moroccan descent.
Sperantza f Greek (Rare)
From the Italian word speranza meaning "hope" (compare Speranza); perhaps in some cases a Greek form of the Romanian name Speranța... [more]
Stacii f American (Rare)
Variant of Stacy (See also Staci). Film actress Stacii Jae Johnson bears this name.
Starlet f American
From the English starlet, either denoting a young actress or a small star.
Stellaluna f Literature
From Latin stella "star" and luna "moon" (compare Stella 1, Luna), used for the title character - a fruit bat - in the popular children's picture book 'Stellaluna' (1993)... [more]
Stockard m & f English (Rare)
Transferred use from the surname Stockard.... [more]
Sundra f English (American)
A famous bearer of this name is American actress Sundra Oakley (1975-).
Susi f & m Spanish
Diminutive of Susana, Jesusa and Asunción. As a masculine name, this is used as a diminutive of Jesús... [more]
Swagatalakshmi f Bengali (Rare)
Means "I welcome you, Lakshmi", from the Sanskrit स्वागत (svāgata) meaning "welcome" combined with the name Lakshmi. A known bearer is Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta, a Bengali actress.
Swami f & m Italian (Modern)
Derived from Hindi स्वामी (svāmī) meaning "master, lord, owner," from Sanskrit स्वामिन् (svāmin), used as an honorific title for yogis initiated into the religious monastic order in Hinduism.... [more]
Swoosie f American (Rare)
Name borne by actress Swoosie Kurtz (1944-) for the aircraft her father, Frank Allen Kurtz Jr., piloted during World War II... [more]
Syleena f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Modern, yet rare variant of either Selena or Silena.... [more]
Sylta f North Frisian, German (Modern, Rare)
Derived from the name of the North Frisian island of Sylt whose name is a corruption of the Old Frisian name Silendi "sea-land" and thus ultimately derived from Proto-West Germanic *saiwi and *land... [more]
Symoné f Popular Culture
Borne by American actress Raven-Symoné (1985-)
Taborah f English (American)
Famous bearer is Taborah Johnson (born March 21, 1953), also known as Tabby Johnson, a Canadian singer and actress.
Tabrett f English (Australian)
From Tabrett Bethell, an Australian actress and former model
Tae-ri f & m Korean
From Sino-Korean 泰 (tae) meaning "big, large, great; easy, calm" and 梨 (ri) meaning "pear (tree)" or 利 (ri) meaning "benefit, advantage," along with other hanja combinations.... [more]
Taissa f Russian (Rare), English (American, Rare)
Extremely rare Russian variant of Taisa as well as an anglicized form (or variant transcription) of the name.... [more]
Takayo f Japanese
From Japanese 恭 (taka) meaning "respect" combined with 代 (yo) meaning "generation". Other kanji combinations are possible.... [more]
Talia f Sicilian
Short form of Italia. Actress Talia Shire (sister of film director and producer Francis Ford Coppola) was named after her mother, Italia Pennino Coppola (1912-2004).
Talulah f English (British, Rare)
Variant of Tallulah. A known bearer is Talulah Riley (1985-), an English actress who was formerly married to business magnate Elon Musk.
Tamao m & f Japanese
This name can be used to combine 玉 (gyoku, tama(-), -dama) or 珠 (shu, tama), both meaning "gem, jewel," with 男 (dan, nan, otoko, o), 夫 (fu, fuu, bu, otto, sore, o) or 雄 (yuu, o-, osu, on), all meaning "man." For females, it can be used as 玉尾, 玉緒, 玉青, 珠緒 or 珠央 with 尾 (bi, o) meaning "tail (end)," 緒 (sho, cho, o, itoguchi) meaning "cord, strap, thong," 青 (sei, shou, ao(-), ao.i) meaning "blue" and 央 (ou, o) meaning "middle, centre."... [more]
Tamarah f English (Rare)
Variant of Tamara. Tamarah was a character played by actress Fern Andra in the film Lotus Lady (1930).
Tanneke f West Frisian, Dutch, Flemish (Rare)
Strictly feminine form of Tane via Tanne, which was created using the diminutive suffix -ke.... [more]
Tantoo m & f Cree, Popular Culture, Apache
Variation of Tonto, from Spanish tonto (“fool”), from Western Apache kounʼnde (“wild rough people”). ... [more]
Tarita f Polynesian, English (American), Popular Culture
The name was borne by the native Polynesian actress Tarita Teriipia who became the third wife of Marlon Brando. Initial research indicates its a Sanskrit name meaning, "to overcome obstacles" but this needs further research.
Tatsuki m & f Japanese
As a unisex name, this name can be used as 太月, 汰月 or 竜貴 with 太 (ta, tai, futo.i, futo.ru) meaning "big around, plump, thick", 汰 (ta, tai, ogo.ru, nigo.ru, yona.geru) meaning "luxury, select", 月 (gatsu, getsu, tsuki) meaning "month, moon", 竜 (ryuu, ryou, rou, ise, tatsu) meaning "dragon, imperial" and 貴 (ki, tatto.i, tatto.bu, touto.i, touto.bu) meaning "esteem, honour, precious, prize, value."... [more]
Tauvia f African American (?), English (American)
Name of unknown meaning. A notable bearer is actress Tauvia Dawn.
Teairra f African American
Variant of Tierra. It can be spelled Teairra or with a capitalized third letter as TeAirra. A known bearer is Teairra Marí Thomas (1987-), an American singer-songwriter, dancer, hip hop model and actress.
Teata f Chickasaw
Possibly a variant of Te Ata, the stage name of Mary Frances Thompson (1895 - 1995), best known as Te Ata or Te Ata Fisher after her marriage. Te Ata means "bearer of the morning" in the Chickasaw language... [more]
Tehilla f Swedish
Variation of Tehila. There is Tehilla Blad, Swedish actress.
Teioshontathe f Mohawk
Notable bearer is actress Teioshontathe McGregor.
Tejasvini f Indian, Hindi, Telugu
Means "bright; honourable; energic; brave" in Hindi and Telugu.... [more]
Tempestt f English
Variant of Tempest. A famous bearer is the actress Tempestt Bledsoe, who played Vanessa Huxtable on 'The Cosby Show.'
Thalía f Spanish (Modern)
Variant of Talía. A famous bearer of this name is Mexican singer and actress Thalía Sodi (1971-), known simply as Thalía.
Thalma f English (American, Rare), Portuguese (Brazilian)
Meaning uncertain. It might possibly be a variant of Thelma. Alternatively, it might be a combination of Thalia with Alma 1.... [more]
Thessaly f English
Thessaly is a traditional geographic and modern administrative region of Greece, comprising most of the ancient region of the same name. This name is borne by Thessaly Lerner, American stage, film and voice actress.
Tianmin f Chinese
From Chinese 恬 (tián) meaning "calm, quiet, tranquil, peaceful", 甜 (tián) meaning "sweet", 天 (tiān) meaning "sky, heaven", or 添 (tiān) meaning "add, increase" combined with 敏 (mǐn) meaning "quick, clever, sharp" or 民 (mín) meaning "people, citizens"... [more]
Tijuana f African American
Possibly from the name of the Mexican city, Tijuana. A known bearer of this name is American actress Tijuana Ricks (1978-).
Tinsel f English (Modern, Rare)
A "glittering metallic thread" invented in Nuremberg around 1610. It is usually found woven in fabric to give a shimmery aesthetic or hung in strands on trees, usually Christmas trees, during the winter season to simulate icicles... [more]
Tintin m & f Swedish (Modern)
Possibly a pet form of names ending in -tin, -tine, -tina or similar sounds. The name was made popular for girls by actress Tintin Anderzon (whose birth name is Anna Catharina).
Tjitske f Frisian
A notable bearer includes Dutch actress Tjitske Reidinga.
T'Keyah f African American (Modern)
Variant of Takia. This was popularized by the American actress, comedian, writer and singer T'Keyah Crystal Keymáh (1962-), who was born Crystal Walker and adopted her stage name in 1988... [more]
Tokessa f German
Probably an elaboration of the name Toke.... [more]
Tokiko f Japanese
From Japanese 鋭 (toki) meaning "sharp" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
Tomoka f Japanese
This name combines 友 (yuu, tomo) meaning "friend", 智 (chi, tomo) meaning "intellect, reason, wisdom" or 朋 (hou, tomo) meaning "companion, friend " with 香 (kyou, kou, ka, kao.ri, kao.ru) meaning "incense, perfume, smell", 花 (ka, ke, hana) meaning "flower", 華 (ka, ke, hana) meaning "flower, gay, gorgeous, luster, ostentatious, petal, shine, showy, splendour" or 佳 (ka, kei) meaning "beautiful, excellent, good, pleasing, skilled."... [more]
Tomu m & f Japanese (Modern)
This name combines 十 (ji', juu, ju', to, too) meaning "ten", 登 (shou, chou, to, tou, dou, a.garu, nobo.ru) meaning "ascend, climb up", (to, tou) meaning "Big Dipper, sake dipper", 都 (tsu, to, miyako) meaning "capital, metropolis", 富 (fu, fuu, tomi, to.mu) meaning "abundant, enrich, wealth" or 吐 (to, tsu.ku, ha.ku) meaning "belch, confess, spit, tell (lies), vomit" with 夢 (bou, mu, kura.i, yume, yume.miru) meaning "dream, illusiom, vision."... [more]
Toshie f Japanese
From Japanese 豪 (toshi) meaning "magnificent, bold" combined with 江 (e) meaning "creek, bay". Other kanji combinations are possible. ... [more]
Totti f English (Rare)
Diminutive of Charlotte and Dorothy. A known bearer of this name was the British actress Totti Truman Taylor (1903-1981), whose birth name was Dorothy Leah Truman.
Toyah f English, Dutch (Rare)
Variant spelling of Toya.... [more]
Traylor m & f English
From an English surname, derived from the Middle English term "trel," which means a type of machine or device. Actress Traylor Howard is a well-known bearer.
Trazana f African American (Rare)
Meaning unknown. It might possibly be an alteration (through metathesis) of Tarzana, which is said to mean "strange woman" in Bantu. Also compare Tarzan.... [more]
Trieste f English (American)
Trieste Kelly Dunn is an American actress. ... [more]
Tsetsilia f Georgian (Rare)
Georgian form of Cecilia. A known bearer of this name was the Georgian actress Tsetsilia Tsutsunava (1892-1956).
Tsugumi f Japanese
This name combines 亜 (a, tsu.gu) meaning "Asia, come after, rank next" or 次 (shi, ji, tsugi, tsu.gu) meaning "next, order, sequence" with 美 (bi, mi, utsuku.shii) meaning "beautiful, beauty", 実 (shitsu, jitsu, makoto, makotoni, mi) meaning "reality, truth", 弥 (bi, mi, amaneshi, iya, iyoiyo, tooi, hisashi, hisa.shii, ya, wata.ru) meaning "all the more, increasingly" or 海 (kai, umi, mi) meaning "ocean, sea."... [more]
Tupelo f Obscure
From the name of a type of tree, derived from Creek ito meaning "tree" and opilwa meaning "swamp", for which the city of Tupelo, Mississippi, was named. This is borne by American author Tupelo Hassman... [more]
Tura f American
Noted bearer is American actress Tura Satana (1938-2011), born Suvaki to a Japanese-Filipino father and Cheyenne-Scots-Irish mother. She said of her names: 'Suvaki means "white chameleon" or "white flower" in Japanese, but in Cheyenne it's Tura'... [more]
Tutta f Danish (Rare), Norwegian (Rare), Swedish
Variant of Tutti, a diminutive of Dorothea. Swedish usage could possibly be from Swedish tutta "little girl" (compare Tulla and Stinta)... [more]
Typhaine f French, French (Belgian)
Variant of Tiphaine. This name is borne by French actress Typhaine Duch (b. 1986).
Ukyō m & f Japanese
This name can be used as 右京, 右恭, 侑京, 宇京, 宇郷, 宇恭, 宇響, 羽京, 羽恭 or 羽響 with 右 (u, yuu, migi) meaning "right", 侑 (u, yuu, susu.meru, tasu.keru) meaning "urge to eat", 宇 (u) meaning "eaves, heaven, house, roof", 羽 (u, ha, hane, wa) meaning "feathers", 京 (kyou, kin, kei, miyako) meaning "capital", 恭 (kyou, uyauya.shii) meaning "respect, reverent", 郷 (kyou, gou, sato) meaning "district, home town, native place, village" and 響 (kyou, hibi.ku) meaning "echo, resound, ring, sound, vibrate."... [more]
Urara f Japanese
This name is used as 麗 (rei, uruwa.shii, ura.raka, urara) meaning "bright, beautiful." This kanji can also be combined with 良 (ryou, i.i, yo.i, ra) meaning "good."... [more]
Urassaya f Thai
Meaning uncertain. It is the given name of a famous actress who stars in Lakorns (Thai soap operas).
Utilia f German, Danish
Variant of Otilia.... [more]
Valeris f Popular Culture
Created by adding the prefix Val to the name Eris. Valeris is a major character in 'Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country' (1991). English actress Kim Cattrall portrayed Valeris as well as helping to create aspects of the character including the name.
Vamika f Sanskrit, Bengali, Malayalam
In the case of the daughter of Indian actress Anushka Sharma, it is likely derived from the name of her father Virat and her mother Anushka, or from a name for the goddess Durga.
Vedah f American (Rare, Archaic)
Stage name of silent film actress Vedah Bertram (1891-1912)
Verkina f English (American, Rare)
Verkina Flower is a retired actress.
Vernalisa f English (American, Rare)
Combination of Verna and Lisa, perhaps inspired by the name of Italian actress Virna Lisi (1936-2014).
Veruschka f German
German form of Verushka. This name is borne by German model and actress Veruschka von Lehndorff.
Viaan m Indian (Modern), Hindi (Modern)
Derived from Sanskrit vivaan विवान meaning "full of life" (See Vivaan). Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty and her husband Raj Kundra named their son Viaan.
Vijessna f German
Ijekavian form of Vesna. Borne by Vijessna Ferkic (b. 1987), a German actress of Croatian descent.
Vivica f English (Rare), Swedish (Rare), German (Modern, Rare), Danish (Rare)
Variant of Viveca. A famous bearer is actress Vivica Fox.
Vonetta f English (American), African American
Possibly a feminine form of Von 3, using the Italian feminine diminutive suffix -etta. It had a little burst of popularity in the United States in the 1970s, when the actress Vonetta McGee (1945-2010) was active.
Vreneli f German (Swiss), Dutch (Rare)
Swiss German diminutive of Verena, which has also been used as an official name in the Netherlands. Vreneli is also the informal name for a range of legal tender gold coins produced in Switzerland.... [more]
Vyjayanthimala f Indian (Rare), Tamil (Rare)
Derived from Sanskrit वैजयन्ती (vaijayantī) meaning "banner, flag" combined with माला (mālā) meaning "garland, wreath". A known bearer is Vyjayanthimala Bali (1936-), a Tamil Indian actress and dancer.
Wendee f English (Rare)
Variant of Wendy. One notable bearer is American voice actress and director Wendee Lee (1960-).
Wilnelia f Spanish (Latin American)
This given name is predominantly found in Latin America. Seeing as it is fairly common in especially Latin-American countries for parents to give their child a name that is a combination of their own names, this name is probably a combination of a name starting with Wil- (such as Wilberto and Wilfredo) with a name that contains -nel- (such as Cornelia, Nélida and Tusnelda).... [more]
Wivineke f Dutch (Rare)
Diminutive of both Wivina and Wivine, as it contains the Dutch diminutive suffix -ke.... [more]
Wolke f & m German, West Frisian, East Frisian
Frisian short form of Germanic names that contain the Gothic element valdan "to reign" (practically the same as wald "rule"). It is known as a masculine name since the 15th century, and as a feminine name since the 20th century... [more]
Xan f & m English (Rare)
Short form of Alexandra, Alexander, Xanthe and other names containing xan... [more]
Xosha f African American (Rare)
Variant of the word Xhosa, the name of a ethnic group in southern Africa, which means "fierce" or "angry" in Khoisan languages. American actress Xosha Roquemore (born 1984) bears this name.
Xyriel f Filipino (Rare)
There is a Filipina actress who bears this name.
Ye-bong f Korean (Archaic)
Combination of Korean 예 (ye) meaning "art, talent, craft" and 봉 (bong) possibly meaning "male phoenix". This name was borne by Mun Ye-Bong (1917-1999), a Korean actress and socialistic activist in mid-20th-century South Korea.
Yeliz f Turkish
Famous bearer: Turkish actress Yeliz Akkaya... [more]
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