Feminine Submitted Names

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Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Cloya f Asturian
Feminine form of Cloyo.
Clurinda f Sicilian
Sicilian form of Clorinda.
Clyda f English
Feminine form of Clyde.
Clydai f History (Ecclesiastical)
The name of a Welsh saint of the 5th century, the reputed foundress of a church named Clydai, in Emlyn.
Clydene f English (American)
Feminine form of Clyde.
Clydetta f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Clyde.
Clydette f English (Rare)
Feminine form of Clyde in the image of Claudette.
Clydie f & m English (American), American (South, Archaic)
Diminutive of Clyde, also used as a feminine form.
Clydina f American (Rare, Archaic)
Presumably a feminization of Clyde.
Clydine f English
Feminine form of Clyde.
Clymene f Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of the Greek name Κλυμένη (Klymene) meaning "famous" or "infamous" from κλύμενος (klymenos), a derivative of κλυτός (klytos) "famous, noble"... [more]
Clytie f Greek Mythology (Latinized), English (Rare), American (South)
Latinized form of Klytië. It was used by British author Joseph Hatton for the heroine of his novel Clytie (1874), and borne by Australian opera singer Clytie Hine (1887-1983); it was also the birth name of Australian ceramic artist Klytie Pate (1912-2010)... [more]
Clytippe f Greek Mythology
One of the many daughters of Thespius and Megamede. She consorted with Heracles and gave birth to a son Eurycapys.
Clytodora f Greek Mythology
Derived from Greek κλυτος (klytos) meaning "famous, noble" and δωρον (doron) meaning "gift". It is the name of two characters in Greek mythology.
Cẩm m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 锦 (cẩm) meaning "tapestry, brocade, embroidered".
Cẩm Tú f Vietnamese
Vietnamese compound name meaning "elegance".
Cẩn m & f Vietnamese
From Sino-Vietnamese 瑾 (cẩn) meaning "fine jade" or 謹 (cẩn) meaning "cautious, careful".
Cnáimhseach f Irish
Means "midwife", which is derived from Irish Cnámh meaning "bone".
Cneajna f Medieval Romanian
Derived from Romanian cneaz (ultimately from Proto-Slavic *kъnędzь via Ukrainian and Russian князь (knjazʹ)) "prince; ruler of a state or principality in past times". This name was borne by the daughter of Alexandru cel Bun (Alexander the Good in English) who eventually married Vlad II Dracul.
Coacihuatl f Nahuatl
Means "serpent woman" in Nahuatl. This was also another name for the goddess Quilaztli, or Cihuacoatl.
Coahoma f Choctaw
From the Choctaw kowi meaning "puma" and homma meaning "red".
Coalla f Asturian (Rare)
Possibly derived from Asturian cuaña "path" or Latin cava "cave".
Coanen f Nahuatl
Meaning uncertain. Derived from Nahuatl cōātl "snake, serpent", possibly combined with nenetl "doll, idol", nen "in vain, useless, idle", or nemi "to live".
Coast m & f English
From the English word coast
Coaton f Nahuatl
Means "little serpent" in Nahuatl, the diminutive form of Coatl.
Coaxoch f Nahuatl
Means "serpent flower" in Nahuatl, from Nahuatl coatl, "serpent, snake" and xochitl, "flower".
Cobi f & m English (Rare)
Variant of Coby.
Cobie f & m English
Diminutive of Jacob or Jacoba.... [more]
Cobina f English (Rare)
Presumably a short form of Jacobina.
Coblaith f Medieval Irish, Pictish
Believed to mean "victorious sovereignty", from Old Irish cob "victory" and flaith "ruler, sovereign, princess". This name was relatively common in the early Irish period... [more]
Cobura f Guanche
From Guanche *kăbūr, meaning "swaying" (literally "slow jog"). This was recorded as the name of a 10-year-old Guanche girl from Tenerife who was sold at the slave market in Valencia in 1495.
Coca f Romanian
Diminutive of Cornelia.
Cocha f Inca Mythology
From Qucha, meaning “lake” in Quechua.
Cochava f Hebrew
Variant transcription of Kochava.
Cochcanauh m & f Nahuatl
Means "sleeping duck" in Nahuatl.
Cochrann f Irish Mythology
Perhaps from Cróchnait, which was derived from Irish cróch "saffron, red" (from Latin crocus) combined with a diminutive suffix. In the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology Cochrann is a daughter of Cathair Mór, king of Leinster, and the mother of Diarmaid and Oscar; in ballads the character is known as Cróchnat.
Cock m & f Dutch (Rare)
Short form of both Cornelis and Cornelius (for men) and Cornelia (for women)... [more]
Cockacoeske f Powhatan
The name of a 17th-century leader of the Pamunkey tribe (Powhatan Confederacy) in what is now the U.S. state of Virginia.
Cocky f & m Dutch (Rare)
Diminutive of Cock, which is a short form of Cornelis and Cornelius (for men) and Cornelia (for women)... [more]
Cocoa f & m Pet, English (American, Rare)
Either a variant of Coco or from the English word cocoa for the cocoa bean.... [more]
Cocoliloc m & f Nahuatl
Means "he/she is hated", derived from Nahuatl cocolia "to hate someone".
Cocoro f Japanese (Americanized, Rare)
An Americanized spelling of Japanese Kokoro, meaning "heart".
Coda m & f Various (Rare)
Variant of Koda.
Codi f & m English (Modern)
Variant of Cody
Codrina f Romanian
Feminine form of Codrin.
Codruța f Romanian
Feminine form of Codruț.
Coelestine f German (Archaic), German (East Prussian)
German variant and East Prussian German form of Celestine.
Coelia f Ancient Roman
Feminine form of Coelius. This name was borne by a Vestal Virgin.
Coila f Literature
Coila was the muse of the poet Robert Burns, he created her as a poetic device for many of his poems. The name derives from the poetic name for the area of Kyle, Ayrshire, which itself is derived from the male names Coil, Coilus or Coel Hen, King of the Picts, who lived, ruled and died in the area.
Cointha f History (Ecclesiastical)
Latinization of Kointa, itself a Hellenized form of Quinta. Saint Cointha suffered martyrdom during the persecutions of Emperor Trajanus Decius. Cointha was martyred by having her feet tied to a horse then being dragged through the streets of Alexandria.
Cojiñí f Romani (Caló)
Derived from Caló cujiñí, meaning "rose". This name is used as a Caló equivalent of Rosa 1.
Cok m & f Balinese
Short form of Cokorda.
Coko f English
Variant of Coco.
Cokorda m & f Balinese
From a title derived from Balinese cokor meaning "foot, leg" combined either with ida, a pronoun for a revered person or deity, or Sanskrit देव (deva) meaning "god".
Colasa f Aragonese
Hypocoristic of Nicolasa.
Colastie f Louisiana Creole
Of debated origin and meaning. Theories include a feminine form of Colas and a corruption of Scholastique (compare Colastia).
Colata f Judeo-Spanish
Derived from Latin colata, meaning "cleansed, purified", with the connotation of "adamant, steadfast".
Colba f Indigenous Australian
Meaning unknown.
Colbe m & f English (Rare)
Variant of Colby.
Colbie f & m English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Colby. A known bearer is the American singer-songwriter Colbie Caillat (1985-).
Colel f Mayan Mythology
Colel Cab is the Mayan earth goddess associated with bees and beekeeping. Modern Maya Daykeepers invoke her name in chants to ward off attacks to nests and solve problems for hive keepers with their bees.
Colestah f Indigenous American
Meaning unknown. Notable bearer of the name is Colestah (c. 1800s-1865), a Yakama medicine woman.
Colete f Portuguese (Rare), English (Rare), Dutch (Rare)
Portuguese form and English and Dutch variant of Colette.
Coletta f Italian (Rare), English (Rare)
Truncated form of Nicoletta as well as a variant of Colette.
Coley m & f English (Rare)
Possibly a transferred use of the surname Coley or a diminutive of names such as Nicole and Cole.
Colibri f French
hummingbird
Colicia f English (Modern)
Possibly a variant of Kalisha, the spelling influenced by that of Colleen or Colette.
Colinda f English (American, Rare)
Of unknown origin and meaning. Possibly created as a feminine form of Colin 2.
Colitta f Sicilian
Sicilian form of Coletta.
Collarampa f Guanche
From Guanche *kuyya-ar-affaw, meaning "Venus (planet)" (literally "vertex down to dawn").
Collatt f Medieval English
Feminine diminutive of Col, a short form of Nicholas.
Collete f English (Rare)
Either a femininzed form of the surname Collet or a variant of Colette.
Collett f English (Rare)
Variant spelling of Colette.
Collie f & m English
Diminutive of Colette or Colleen.
Collier m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Collier.
Colline f English (Modern, Rare)
Feminine form of Collin, variant of Colleen or Coline.
Colly f English
Variant of Collie.
Collynns f Obscure (Modern)
Variant of Collins. Collynns was given to 5 girls in 2018 according to the SSA.
Coloma f Catalan, Gascon
Catalan and Gascon feminine form of Columba.
Colombia f American (Hispanic)
From the name of the Latin American country.
Çolpan f Turkish (Rare)
Means "Venus (the planet)" in Turkish.
Colquitt f & m American (South)
Character in the house next door novel written by Anne Rivers Siddon
Çolton f & m Nahuatl
Meaning uncertain, possibly a diminutive form of another name, using -ton.
Columbell f Arthurian Cycle
Columbell is the lady of the squire captured by Argante in "The Faerie Queene"
Columbia f Judeo-Anglo-Norman (Latinized)
Judeo-Anglo-Norman form of Colombe.
Columbia m & f Spanish, English, Italian
The name Colombia comes from the name of Christopher Columbus (Spanish: Cristóbal Colón). It was conceived by the revolutionary Francisco de Miranda as a reference to all the New World, but especially to those territories and colonies under Spanish and Portuguese rule... [more]
Comaetho f Greek Mythology
Means "bright haired" in Greek.
Comana f Medieval Romanian
Feminine form of Coman.
Comasia f Italian (Rare), History (Ecclesiastical)
Comasia was bore by a II-IV century martyr and saint who would help during drought and dryness. A legend says that her name was unknown even in the past so she was named Santa (Saint) come sia meaning "be that as it may" in Italian and later became Comasia... [more]
Comba f Galician (Rare)
Galician form of Columba.
Çömçüüne f Yakut
Means "pearl" in Yakut.
Cömert m & f Turkish
Means "generous" in Turkish.
Comillia f English
Variant or elaboration of Camilla.
Comitessa f Judeo-Anglo-Norman
Derived from Latin comitissa "countess".
Comito f Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Latinized form of Greek Κομιτώ (Komitô), a name of uncertain etymology, perhaps derived from Greek κομίζω (komizô) meaning "to take care of, provide for". This was borne by an elder sister of the 6th-century Byzantine empress Theodora.
Conaire m & f Irish
Means "hound keeper", from "dog, hound, wolf".
Conce f Spanish
Diminutive of Concepcion.
Concepcion f Various
Variant of Concepción used outside of Spanish-speaking countries.
Concettuzza f Sicilian
Diminutive of Concetta.
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).
Conchenn f Pictish, Medieval Scottish, Old Celtic
Borne by a 6th century woman of a reportedly Pictish or Dal Riatan family.
Conchi f Spanish
Diminutive of Concepcion.
Concita f Italian
Italian form of Conchita as well as variant of Concetta.
Condwiramurs f Arthurian Cycle
The name of a queen who becomes Parzival’s wife in the chivalric romance ‘Parzival’ by Wolfram von Eschenbach.
Confidence f English (Puritan), South African
Meaning, "the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust." From late Middle English, from Latin confidentia, from confidere ‘have full trust.' Referring to the confidence one may have in God.
Confortata f Medieval Italian
Means "comforted" in Latin. This was an augurative name given to a child born after the death of another one.
Cong m & f Chinese
From Chinese 聪 (cōng) meaning "intelligent, clever, bright", 琮 (cóng) meaning "jade vessel" or 囱 (cōng) meaning "chimney, funnel", as well as other characters that are pronounced similarly.
Cong'er f Chinese
Derived from 聰 (cong) meaning "quick at hearing, intelligent, bright" and 兒 (er) meaning "child, son". Although this name includes the word for "son", it was given to women, perhaps because their parents desired a son.
Congmin f & m Chinese
From the Chinese 聪 (cōng) meaning "clever, intelligent" and 敏 (mǐn) meaning "agile, nimble, quick, fast, clever".
Congxiang f Chinese
From the Chinese 聪 (cōng) meaning "clever, intelligent, bright" and 香 (xiāng) meaning "fragrant, sweet smelling, incense".
Coni f English, Spanish
Variant of Connie and diminutive of Consuelo.
Conmemoracion f Spanish (Philippines, Rare)
Derived from Spanish conmemoración meaning "commemoration". This extremely rare name is likely given to remember some Catholic personage or event, such as the liturgical memorial of a mystery of Christ or of some saint or sacred event.
Connee f English
Variant of Connie. A famous bearer was singer Connee Boswell.
Connery m & f Irish (Anglicized), English (Modern)
Transferred use of the surname Connery.... [more]
Conni f English
Variant of Connie.
Connolly f & m English (Rare)
Transferred use of the surname Connolly as a given name.
Conny f & m Dutch, English, Swedish
Variant of Connie. In Sweden, it is primarily used as a masculine name and as a full name rather than a diminutive.
Connye f English
Feminine spelling of Connie. A notable bearer is the jazz musician Connye Florance.
Consejo f Spanish (Philippines)
Means "counsel" in Spanish.
Consetta f English (Rare)
Probably a variant of Concetta.
Consider m & f English (Puritan)
Late Middle English from Old French considerer, from Latin considerare "examine", perhaps based on sidus, sider- "star". Possibly referring to Hebrews 10:24, "And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works" or Matthew 6:28, "And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin."
Consiglia f Italian (Rare)
Derived from the Italian word consiglio, itself from Latin consilium meaning "advice".... [more]
Consing f Filipino, Tagalog
Diminutive of Concepcion, Consuelo, Constancia, and other names beginning with a similar sound.
Conso f Spanish
Diminutive of Consolacion.
Consol f Catalan
Catalan cognate of Consuelo.
Consola f Medieval
A derivative of Latin consolare "to console".
Consolação f Portuguese
Portuguese form of Consuelo.
Consolació f Catalan
Catalan form of Consuelo.
Consolacion f Spanish (Philippines)
Unaccented form of Consolación primarily used in the Philippines.
Consolazión f Aragonese
Aragonese form of Consuelo.
Consolazione f Italian
Italian form of Consuelo.
Consorcia f Spanish (Philippines)
Spanish form of Consortia. This name is now seen as old-fashioned in the Philippines.
Consortia f History (Ecclesiastical)
Derived from the Latin adjective consors meaning "having a common lot, of the same fortune" (genitive consortis). This name was borne by a 6th-century saint who is said to be venerated at Cluny, France.
Constància f Provençal, Gascon
Provençal and Gascon of Constantia.
Constancia f Medieval Occitan, Medieval English, German (Bessarabian), Dutch (Antillean), Spanish, Louisiana Creole (Archaic)
Occitan and Spanish form and Bessarabian German variant of Constantia as well as an English Latinization of Constance.
Constancy m & f English (Puritan)
From the English word constancy meaning "the quality of being constant; faithfulness, steadiness" (derived from Latin constantia). This was used by the Puritans as a vocabulary name, along with the related names Constance and Constant, in reference to the constancy of God in one's life.
Constanzia f Romansh (Archaic), Literature, Popular Culture
Variant of Costanza. This name was used as the full name of Michael Corleone's younger sister Connie in the novel The Godfather (1969) by Mario Puzo, as well as the resulting film adaptation (1972).
Consu f Spanish
Diminutive of Consuelo.
Contalda f Italian
Feminine form of Contardo.
Contemplation m & f English (Puritan), Medieval English
Meaning, "deep, reflective thought." Referring to contemplation of the Biblical teachings.
Content m & f English (Puritan)
From the English word, meaning "in a state of peaceful happiness", ultimately from Latin contentus meaning "satisfied".
Contenta f Judeo-Italian (Archaic)
Derived from Italian contenta, the feminine form of the adjective contento, "content".
Contessa f English (Modern, Rare), Medieval Italian, Judeo-Anglo-Norman
From the aristocratic title, derived from Latin comitissa "countess". More commonly a word, it was occasionally used as a medieval given name.
Contessina f Medieval Italian
Diminutive of Contessa. Contessina de' Medici (1478-1515) was a daughter of the Florentine ruler Lorenzo "the Magnificent", named in honour of his paternal grandmother - Contessina de' Bardi (c.1390-1473).
Contina f English (American, Modern)
Possibly a contraction of Constantina, or a creation using the popular name suffix -tina. Its spike in popularity in the States during the 70s coincides with similar names including Katina and Corina.
Continent f English (Puritan)
From the English adjective meaning "exercising self-restraint".
Contuinda f Gaulish
While the second element is derived from Gaulish uindos "white", the first element is derived from Gaulish conto- which is of debated meaning. The meaning "(one) hundred" has been suggested.
Conversión m & f Spanish (Rare)
Means "conversion" in Spanish, referring to the conversion of Saint Paul to Christianity.... [more]
Conwenna f Literature
Meaning uncertain, probably a Latinized form of a Celtic name (like Cuniovenda, Cunovinda or Cunovinna). According to the 12th-century chronicler Geoffrey of Monmouth, Conwenna was the mother of Brennius and Belinus, two early kings of Britain... [more]
Conxita f Catalan
Diminutive of Concepció.
Conzezión f Aragonese
Aragonese form of Concepción.
Coo-ee-oh f Literature
Meaning unknown. She was featured in L. Frank Baum's Glinda of Oz as the Queen of the Skeezers.
Cookie m & f English (American, Rare)
A nickname with meaning that can be particular to the bearer. Cookie can suggest someone who is sweet, or it can be a nickname for someone who cooks, as in the long running cartoon strip 'Beetle Bailey' where the camp cook is known as Cookie.
Coonee f Manx (Archaic)
Of uncertain origin and meaning. Theories include a diminutive of Constance as well as a derivation from Manx cooney "help" and coonee "helpful".
Cooney f Manx
Variant of Coonee. This name used to be Anglicized as Constance.
Coosa f Creek
Short form of Coosaponakeesa.
Coosaponakeesa f Creek
Means "lovely fawn" in Creek. Mary Musgrove, born Coosaponakeesa, was a cultural liaison between colonial Georgia and her Native American community in the mid-eighteenth century.
Copeland m & f English
Transferred use of the surname Copeland.
Copelyn f & m English (American, Rare)
Variant of Copeland using the popular name suffix -lyn.
Copelynn f English (American, Modern, Rare)
Variant of Copelyn. 47 girls were given this name in 2022.
Coppélia f Theatre, French (Rare)
The name of a life-sized mechanical doll created by the mysterious Doctor Coppélius in Léo Delibes' comic ballet Coppélia (1870), based on two macabre stories by E. T. A. Hoffmann. The inventor's name is possibly a Latinized form of Yiddish Koppel... [more]
Coprina f Romanian (Rare)
Derived from Romanian coprină "daffodil".
Cora f Filipino, Tagalog
Short form of Corazon.
Corabel f English
Combination of Cora and the popular name suffix -bel (see Belle).
Corabella f English
Elaboration of Corabel.
Corabelle f English (Rare)
Combination of Cora and Belle.
Corabeth f American (Rare)
Combination of Cora and Beth.
Coraida f Spanish (Canarian)
Variant of Coraima influenced by Zoraida or a Latinized form of Coraide.
Coraide f Louisiana Creole
19th-century elaboration of Cora with the then-popular feminine name suffix -ide.
Coraima f Spanish (Modern), American (Hispanic, Modern)
Probably an elaboration of Cora with influence from Roraima or Morayma... [more]
Coralaina f Obscure (Rare)
Possibly a combination of Carolina and Coraline.
Coralaine f Obscure
Possibly a variant of Coraline.
Coralena f English (Modern)
Combination of Cora and Lena.
Coralene f English
Elaboration of Cora with the popular suffix -lene.
Coraletta f English
Elaboration of Coral.
Coralí f Catalan, Literature
Catalan form of Coralie. This is the name of a character in the novel La punyalada (1904) by Marià Vayreda.
Corália f Portuguese
Portuguese variant of Coralie.
Coralia f Romanian (Rare), Spanish, Galician, Italian (Rare)
Romanian, Italian, Galician and Spanish form of Coralie.
Coralla f Italian (Rare)
Origianlly an Italian form of Koralia, its modern usage has been influenced by Italian corallo "coral".
Coral·lí f Catalan (Modern, Rare)
Possibly a Catalan form of Coralie
Coraluna f Popular Culture
The stage name of Ana Isabel Mercado (1989-), a blind Spanish singer who competed on the eighth season of the Spanish reality television talent show Operación Triunfo (2011). She has stated that she based it on Corina, the name of the protagonist of Nunca miras mis manos (2003) by Susana Pérez Alonso.
Coraly f Obscure
Variant of Coralie.
Coralyn f English
Variant of Coraline.
Coralys f Spanish (Caribbean, Rare)
Elaboration of Coral using the suffix lys, found in names such as Odalys, Idalys, Yarelys, etc.
Coramae f English
Combination of Cora and Mae.
Corastella f English
Combination of Cora and Stella 1.
Corauni f Romani
From Romani corauni "crown".
Coray f & m Spanish
It means a goat that has been skinned in the milk of it's ancestors. Or It mean in or from hollow.
Corazón f Spanish (Rare)
Means "heart" in Spanish. It is taken from the title of the Virgin Mary Inmaculado Corazón de María meaning "Immaculate Heart of Mary".
Corazon f Spanish (Philippines)
Variant of Corazón used in the Philippines. A famous bearer is Corazon Aquino, the first female president of the Philippines, from 1986-1992 and widow to assassinated senator Benigno Aquino, Jr.
Corceca f Arthurian Cycle
Corceca is an old woman in Book 1 of "The Faerie Queene". She practices Catholic rituals and prays the rosary.
Corda f English
Either a diminutive of Cordelia or from the Latin corda meaning "hearts."
Cordia f Ancient Roman, English (Rare)
Feminine form of Cordius. In the English-speaking world, this name can sometimes be a short form of Cordelia... [more]
Cordie f English
Diminutive of Cordelia.
Cordiya f Filipino
Diminutive of Concordia.
Cordy f English
Diminutive of Cordelia.