Names Categorized "dancers"

Irmgard is a feminine German given name, a contracted form of Ermengard. Ermengard itself derives from the Old German elements irmin meaning "whole, great" and gart meaning "enclosure, yard". Thus, the name can be interp...

Isadora is a variant of Isidora, the feminine form of Isidore. The name ultimately derives from the Greek name Isidoros, meaning "gift of Isis," from the Egyptian goddess Isis and Greek doron ("gift"). Etymology and Hist...

EtymologyJames is an English given name that ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob (Ya'akov). The name evolved through the Late Latin Iacomus, a variant of the Biblical Latin Iacobus, and then into Old French as...

Ji-hoon is an alternate transcription of Korean Hangul 지훈, typically corresponding to the name Ji-hun. Ji-hoon (or Ji-hun) is a popular Korean male given name formed by combining Sino-Korean characters. Common elements...

Jillian is a feminine given name that arose as a spelling variant of Gillian. Like Gillian, Jillian ultimately derives from the Roman name Iulianus, a family name of the gens Iulia (the Julian clan). This Roman root also...

Jocasta is a name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek name Ἰοκάστη (Iokaste), whose etymology is uncertain. In Greek mythology, Jocasta is best known as the queen of Thebes and a central figure in the tragic story of...

Jonelle is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a modern feminine form of the name John, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name יוֹחָנָן (Yoḥanan), meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name gained popularity in t...

Joséphine is a French feminine form of Joseph. The name is a diminutive of the older French name Josèphe, but by the 19th century it had become the standard female equivalent, largely replacing Josèphe. It is ultimately...

Josephine is the English, German, and Dutch form of the French name Joséphine. This female name is ultimately derived from the Hebrew name יוֹסֵף (Yosef), meaning "he will add" (from the root יָסַף (yasaf)). The name Jos...

Julissa is an elaborated form of the name Julia, created by adding the suffix -issa. It is predominantly used in Spanish-speaking regions, particularly in Latin America and the United States among Hispanic communities. T...

Justin is a masculine given name of Latin origin. It is the anglicized form of the Late Roman name Iustinus, which itself derives from Justus, a Latin cognomen meaning "just" or "righteous." The name is a direct continua...

Etymology and MeaningKat is a diminutive of the classic female given name Katherine, which is used primarily in English-speaking countries. While Katherine’s ultimate etymology is uncertain—possibly connected to Hecate,...

Katee is a diminutive of Kate, originating from English-speaking cultures. As a variant of the broader name Katherine, it inherits the rich history and debated etymology of its root. The name Katherine is thought to deri...

EtymologyKatherine is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It derives from the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose etymology is debated. Possible origins include an earlier Greek name Ἑκατερινη (Hekaterine) from...

Kaycee is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily used in the English-speaking world. It is a modern variant of Casey, which originated as an Anglicized form of the Irish surname Casey (from Ó Cathasaigh, a pa...

Kiki is a versatile given name, nickname, and surname with international usage. Functioning primarily as a diminutive or affectionate short form, Kiki typically derives from names beginning with or containing the k sound...

Kim is a given name of multiple origins, used in Dutch, English, and German. While it today is most often considered a short form of Kimberly, the name in fact predates Kimberly as a given name. The author Rudyard Kiplin...

Kimberly is a feminine given name that originated as a variant spelling of Kimberley, itself derived from the city of Kimberley in South Africa. The city was named after Lord Kimberley (1826–1902), whose title referred t...

Kizzy is a female given name that originated as a diminutive of Keziah, a name from the Hebrew Bible. Keziah herself derives from the Hebrew word for the spice tree "cassia" or "cinnamon" (Qetsiʿa), and she is recorded i...

EtymologyKoharu (小春) is a Japanese feminine given name that combines two kanji characters. The first element, ko, can mean "small" (小) or "heart" (心), while the second element, haru (春), means "spring". Together, th...

Kristel is a Filipino feminine given name derived from Tagalog kristal, meaning "crystal." The Tagalog word itself comes from Spanish cristal, ultimately from Latin crystallum. The name emerged as a local adaptation of t...

Kumari is a feminine given name of Sanskrit origin, deeply rooted in Hindu tradition. It is the feminine form of Kumara, which is derived from the Sanskrit element kumāra meaning "boy, son" or, in its feminine form, "you...

Etymology and OriginsKylee is a Kylie variant, a given name of Australian origin. The root name Kylie is said to mean "boomerang" in the Australian Aboriginal language Nyungar. In addition to its Aboriginal roots, Kylie...

Kylie is an English feminine given name with multiple origins. It is most famously associated with Australia, where it is said to derive from the Noongar Aboriginal word kiley, meaning boomerang. An early bearer was Aust...

Kyra is a feminine given name with multiple possible origins. It is commonly considered a variant of Kira, which itself derives from the Irish name Ciara, the feminine form of Ciar, meaning 'black' or 'dark'. In this tra...

LaTonya is a distinctly African American given name formed by combining the popular prefix la with the name Tonya. This prefix is common in African American naming practices of the late 20th century, often used to create...

LaToya is a distinctive feminine name predominantly used within African American communities. It represents a combination of the popular prefix la with the name Toya, reflecting a common pattern in African American namin...

LaWanda is a feminine given name most commonly used in African American communities. It combines the popular prefix la with the name Wanda. The prefix "la" has been a distinctive feature of many African American names si...

Layla is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning "night". It is famously associated with the tragic love story of Layla and Majnun, an old Arab tale that has been retold across centuries and cultures. The name gained w...

Léonne is the French feminine form of Léon. The name Léon itself is the French version of Leon, which ultimately derives from the Greek λέων (leon), meaning "lion". During the Christian era, this Greek name merged with t...

Leonor is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Eleanor. The name was introduced to the Iberian Peninsula in the 12th century by Eleanor of England, who married King Alfonso VIII of Castile. Over time, it became well establ...

Lexa is a short form of Alexandra or Alexa, used as an independent given name in English-speaking contexts. As a diminutive, it shares the rich heritage of its root names, ultimately deriving from Alexander, λνδ meaning...

Lexi is a diminutive of Alexandra or Alexis, commonly used as a given name in English-speaking countries. It is a modern, informal variation that has grown in popularity as an independent first name since the late 20th c...

EtymologyLigaya is a Tagalog feminine given name meaning "happiness" or "joy". The name derives directly from the Tagalog word ligaya, which carries the same meaning. As a given name, it reflects Tagalog-language naming...

Luningning is a feminine given name of Tagalog origin, meaning "brilliance" or "radiance" in the Filipino language. Derived from the word luningning (meaning “brilliance” or “brightness,” and also functioning as a homoph...

Mable is a variant spelling of the name Mabel, which itself derives from the medieval feminine form of Amabilis, meaning “lovable” in Latin. The variant spelling Mable, like Mabel, was common during the Middle Ages but d...

Madonna is an Italian title for the Virgin Mary, meaning "my lady." It has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, closely associated with the cultural impact of the American singer Madonna Ciccone (born...

Maia is a feminine given name with deep roots in Greek and Roman mythology, as well as continued use in modern languages such as Portuguese and Georgian. In Greek, the name derives from the word μαῖα (maia), meaning "goo...

Margery is a medieval English form of Margaret, derived ultimately from the Greek word margarites, meaning "pearl." This name was particularly common in England from the 13th to the 15th centuries, serving as a vernacula...

Margot ( MAR-goh, MAR-gət, French: [maʁɡo]) is a feminine given name, a French diminutive of Marguerite (and ultimately of Margaret), meaning "pearl." While originally a short form, it has long functioned as an independe...

María José is a Spanish compound feminine given name, combining María and José, the names of the parents of Jesus. This name directly references revered figures in Christianity, making it a popular choice in Spanish-spea...

Marianela is a Spanish feminine given name that combines elements of María and Estela.EtymologyThe name Marianela is a blend of two classic Spanish names. The first component, María, is the Spanish form of Maria, which d...

Maya is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "illusion, magic". In Buddhist tradition, Maya is the name of the mother of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha), who is said to have dreamed of a white elephant before his...

Mayme is a female given name of English origin, considered a variant of Mamie. Mamie itself is a diminutive of Mary or Margaret, making Mayme a derivative of these classic names through a diminutive chain. The name Mayme...

Mayte is a Spanish feminine given name, a variant of Maite. The name Maite itself has multiple origins: it is the Basque word for "love," and it is also used as a nickname or compound name derived from María and Teresa (...

Meryl is a feminine given name used in English-speaking countries, most famously associated with the acclaimed American actress Meryl Streep (born 1949), whose birth name is Mary Louise Streep. The name is generally cons...

Mikhail is the Russian and Belarusian form of Michael, and an alternate transcription of Bulgarian Mihail. The name is derived from the Hebrew rhetorical question "Mi ka El?"—"Who is like El?"—a theophoric name expressin...

Missy is a feminine given name, commonly used as a diminutive of Melissa. Beyond its named usage, "missy" has also evolved into a colloquial English term for a young woman or girl.Etymology and Cultural ContextThe name M...

Misty is a modern feminine given name of English origin, derived directly from the English word misty, which refers to a condition of fog or haze. The name is ultimately rooted in Old English, where mist denoted a thin f...

Origin and EtymologyMyrtle is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word for the evergreen shrub or small tree of the genus Myrtus. The plant name ultimately comes from the Greek μύρτος (myrtos), which...

Nālani is a Hawaiian given name that carries the poetic meanings of "the heavens" or "the chiefs". The name is formed from two Hawaiian elements: nā, which is the definite article, and lani, meaning "heaven, sky, chief."...

Natacha is the French and Portuguese form of Natasha, itself a Russian diminutive of Natalya. The name ultimately derives from the Late Latin Natalia, meaning "Christmas Day" (from Latin natale domini). This root connect...

Nikisha is a feminine given name of African American origin. It is a variant of Nakisha, which in turn is a combination of the name prefix na and the name Kisha. Kisha itself is a variant of Keisha, a name that may have...

Nikita 2 (also written as Niketa) is a feminine given name used in Hindi and Marathi. It is derived from Sanskrit niketa (निकेत), meaning "house" or "habitation." The name is associated with the concept of home and dwell...

Ninette is a French feminine diminutive of Nina 1. The suffix -ette is a common French diminutive, giving the name an affectionate or "little" connotation. This name originated as a pet form of Nina, which itself can be...

Nirmala is a feminine given name widely used across South Asia and Indonesia. It is the feminine form of Nirmal, which itself derives from Sanskrit nirmala, meaning "clean" or "pure." This Sanskrit root is composed of th...

Norberto is the Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian form of the masculine given name Norbert. The name Norbert derives from the Old German elements nord meaning "north" and beraht meaning "bright", giving it the overall sen...

Olga is a feminine given name that originated as the Russian form of the Old Norse name Helga. The name is derived from the Old Norse adjective heilagr, meaning 'prosperous' or 'successful'. It was brought to Eastern Eur...

Otilia is a feminine given name used primarily in Romanian and Spanish, where it is the form of Odilia. The root name Odilia derives from the Old German elements uodil meaning "heritage" or ot meaning "wealth, fortune."...

Robert is a masculine given name of ancient Germanic origin, widely used across many languages and cultures for centuries. It derives from the Proto-Germanic *Hrōþiberhtaz, composed of the elements hruod meaning "fame, g...