Names Categorized "women's history"

Kateri is a feminine given name that originated from the Mohawk pronunciation of Katherine. It is most famously associated with the 17th-century Mohawk saint Tekakwitha, who adopted the name Kateri upon her Christian bap...

Katharina is a German form of Katherine. The name has deep historical roots tracing back to the Greek name Αἰκατερίνη (Aikaterine), whose etymology is debated. Possible origins include the Greek ἑκάτερος (hekateros) mean...

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...

Kathleen is a female given name, used in English- and Irish-language communities. Sometimes spelled Cathleen, it is an Anglicized form of Caitlín, which itself derives from the Old French Cateline, ultimately from Kather...

Kathlyn is an Anglicized form of the Irish name Caitlín, which itself derives from the Old French Cateline, a form of Katherine. The name emerged in English-speaking countries through the adaptation of Irish names into m...

Khaing is a Burmese feminine given name meaning "firm, strong," possibly of Shan origin. It reflects virtues of resilience and stability valued in Burmese culture. A common variant is Khine, which may have the same or si...

Kreka is a historical name of uncertain etymology, possibly of Turkic or Germanic origin. It was borne by the most powerful of Attila's wives, the 5th-century leader of the Huns. In his account of a diplomatic mission to...

Lana is a feminine given name of multiple origins, most commonly used as a short form of Alana in English and Svetlana in Russian. The name also appears in Georgian, Croatian, Slovenian, and other Slavic cultures. In the...

Laura is a feminine given name with roots in Late Latin, derived from Laurus, meaning "laurel". In ancient Rome, laurel leaves were woven into garlands to crown victors and poets, making the name synonymous with triumph...

Lavina is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of the name Lavinia, which has ancient origins deeply rooted in Roman mythology. Etymology and Origin Lavinia, from which Lavi...

Lavone is a variant of Lavonne, a name that emerged in the English-speaking world as a feminine form. Lavonne itself is a combination of the popular prefix la with the name Yvonne, which is the French feminine form of Yv...

Lelia is the Italian form of Laelia, a name with roots in ancient Rome. Laelia originated as the feminine form of the Roman family name Laelius, whose exact meaning remains uncertain. This connection gives Lelia a classi...

Leni is a German diminutive of Helene or Magdalena. As a short form, it captures the endearing essence of its parent names while standing independently as a given name in its own right. The name has been used across vari...

Leonie is a feminine given name used in Dutch and German, as well as French in the form Léonie. It is the feminine form of the Late Latin name Leonius, which itself derives from Leo, meaning "lion" from Latin leo. The na...

Leonora is a feminine given name of Italian origin, serving as a short form of Eleanor. Its deeper roots trace back to the Old French Alienòr, itself derived from the Occitan name Aenor. The earliest notable bearer was t...

Léontine is a French given name, a feminine form of Leontina. Ultimately derived from the Greek Leontios via the Latinized Leontius, it means "lion"—a reference to the Greek element leon—and is associated with strength a...

Etymology and OriginsLiddy is an English diminutive that can serve as a pet form of either Elizabeth or Lydia. As a feminine given name, it is typically a shorter, more informal variant derived from the end of Elizabeth...

Lila 2 is a feminine given name in English, functioning as a variant of Leila or a short form of Delilah. Its roots trace back to the Arabic name Layla ( لَيْلَى‎ ), meaning “night,” a name deeply embedded in Arabic lite...

Lilavati is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin, meaning "amusing, charming, graceful". The name carries significant cultural and historical weight, particularly in Indian mathematics and Sri Lankan royalty.Etymology and...

Etymology and Origins Lilith is a name of ancient Mesopotamian origin, derived from the Akkadian word lilitu, meaning "of the night". This root connects Lilith to a class of female demons known as lilitu in Assyrian and...

Lilly is a feminine given name with dual origins: it serves as an English variant of Lily, the flower name symbolizing purity, and is also used in Scandinavia as a form of Lily or as a diminutive of Elisabeth. The name u...

Lizzie is a diminutive of Elizabeth, often used as a nickname but also occasionally bestowed as an independent given name in the United States, particularly in the late 19th century. The name Elizabeth ultimately derives...

EtymologyLois 1 is a feminine given name of debated etymology. It is possibly derived from Greek λωίων (loion) meaning "more desirable" or "better". This interpretation suggests the name carries connotations of superiori...

EtymologyLoreen is a modern English feminine name, most likely a variant of Lorene. Lorene itself probably derives from Loren or Lorena 2. Ultimately, these names trace back to the Roman cognomen Laurentius, meaning "fro...

Lorette is a French feminine given name, encompassing two distinct but overlapping onomastic traditions. Primarily, it serves as a variant of Laurette, the French diminutive of Laura. Laura itself derives from the Late L...

Louella is a feminine given name of English origin, combining the short form Lou (itself a diminutive of Louise or Louis) with the popular feminine suffix ella. This blend creates a melodious name that emerged in the 19t...

Lucila is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Lucilla. It is a diminutive derived from the Latin name Lucia, which ultimately comes from the Latin masculine name Lucius. The root lux (genitive lucis) means "light", giving...

Lucretia is a feminine given name derived from the Roman family name Lucretius, which itself may come from Latin lucrum meaning "profit, wealth." The name is inextricably linked to the legendary Roman noblewoman Lucretia...

Lucrezia is the Italian form of Lucretia, a feminine name derived from the Roman family name Lucretius, which is possibly from Latin lucrum meaning "profit, wealth".Etymology and Historical ContextThe name traces its roo...

Luzviminda is a feminine given name in the Philippines, distinct as a portmanteau of the names of the country's three main island groups: Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao. Created to symbolize national unity and geograph...

Mabel is an English female name derived from the Latin amabilis, meaning "lovable" or "dear". It is the medieval feminine form of Amabilis, a name borne by early Christian saints. Alongside the variant Amabel, Mabel was...

Mabelle is a feminine given name primarily used in English-speaking countries. It is a variant of Mabel, the medieval short form of Amabilis, a Late Latin name meaning "lovable." While Mabel and Amabel were common in the...

Maddalena is the Italian form of Magdalene, a name with deep biblical roots. It ultimately derives from the title "of Magdala," referring to Mary Magdalene, a prominent follower of Jesus in the New Testament. Magdala was...

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...

Magdalen is a female given name of English origin, serving as a variant of Magdalene, which itself derives from a title meaning "of Magdala." In the New Testament, Mary Magdalene was named after Magdala, a village on the...

Mahsa (Persian: مهسا) is a feminine given name of Persian origin, meaning "like the moon" or "moon-like." It is composed of two elements: mah (ماه), the Old Persian word for "moon," and the suffix -sā (ـسا), which convey...

Mairead is a feminine given name, the Scottish Gaelic equivalent of Margaret. It is also occasionally spelled Maighread. In Irish, the name appears as Mairéad, Máiréad, Maighréad, or Máighréad. A common diminutive of Mai...

Makenzie is a modern English feminine given name, serving as a phonetic variant of Mackenzie. The name Mackenzie itself originates from a Scottish surname, an Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Coinnich, meaning "son of Coinn...

Malalai is a Pashto feminine name meaning "sad, grieved". The name is most famously associated with Malalai of Maiwand, a national folk hero of Afghanistan who played a pivotal role in the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Born i...

Marcella is a feminine given name of Roman origin. It is the feminine form of Marcellus, a Roman family name that itself is a diminutive of Marcus. The root Mars, the Roman god of war, gives the name a strong, martial as...

Marcellette is a French feminine diminutive of Marcellus, a Roman family name that itself originates as a diminutive of the ancient Roman praenomen Marcus. The name likely derives from the Roman god Mars, the deity of wa...

Marcelline is a French feminine given name, representing the feminine form of Marcellinus. Marcellinus itself derives from the Roman family name Marcellinus, a diminutive of Marcellus, which in turn is a diminutive of th...

Marcelyn is a feminine given name that emerged as an English variant of Marceline, broadening the choices available within the broader legacy of names derived from the Roman family name Marcellus.Etymology and OriginsMar...

Margaret is a classic feminine given name derived from Latin Margarita, which was from Greek μαργαρίτης (margarites) meaning "pearl". The Greek word was probably ultimately borrowed from an Indo-Iranian language, reflect...

Margherita is an Italian feminine given name, derived from Margaret. The name also means "daisy" in Italian, referring to flowers of the genus Bellis and Leucanthemum.EtymologyThe root name Margaret ultimately comes from...

María del Carmen is a Spanish feminine compound name combining María and Carmen, meaning "Mary of Mount Carmel" — a devotional title of the Virgin Mary. The name references the Catholic title Nuestra Señora del Carmen (O...

María de los Ángeles is a Spanish compound given name meaning "Mary of the angels," derived from a devotional title of the Virgin Mary. The name combines María, the Spanish form of Mary, with the phrase de los Ángeles ("...

María Dolores is a Spanish compound given name formed by combining María and Dolores. It is traditionally used as a female name in Spanish-speaking cultures, often honoring the Virgin Mary under the title María de los Do...

María Fernanda is a Spanish feminine compound given name, combining María and Fernanda. The name Maria originates from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning “sea of bitterness,” “rebelliousness,” or “wished-for child,” and has...

Mariah is a variant of Maria, typically pronounced in a way that reflects an older English pronunciation of Maria. The name was popularized in the early 1990s by the American singer Mariah Carey (born 1970), whose fame b...

María Jesús is a Spanish compound given name, formed by combining María and Jesús. It originated as a contraction of the devotional title María de Jesús (Mary of Jesus), which refers to the Virgin Mary as the mother of J...

Etymology and Meaning María Teresa is a Spanish compound name combining María (the Spanish form of Maria, ultimately derived from Hebrew Miryam) and Teresa (a name of debated origin, often linked to the Greek verb theriz...

Marie is a French and Czech form of Maria. It has been very common in France since the 13th century, and at the opening of the 20th century, it was given to approximately 20 percent of French girls. This percentage has d...

Marietta is a feminine given name and a diminutive of Maria, used in several European languages including German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, and Polish.EtymologyThe name Marietta traces its roots to the Latin Maria, whic...

Etymology and Possible OriginsMarilla is an uncommon feminine given name that likely originated as a fanciful late-19th-century American variant of Maria or a diminutive of Mary. It may also be a shortened form of Amaryl...

Marion 1 is given name primarily used for girls, derived from a medieval French diminutive of Marie. It functions as a feminine name in English, French, German, and Dutch contexts, though historically it also saw occasio...

Marjory is a female given name in English, a variant spelling of Marjorie. This name ultimately traces its roots back to the medieval English form Margery, which itself is a form of Margaret, derived from the Greek word...

Marlyn is a variant of the feminine name Marilyn or the masculine name Marlin. Its use as a given name, particularly in English-speaking countries, blends the widespread influence of Marilyn with occasional masculine ass...

Etymology and Historical RootsMartina is the feminine form of Martin, derived from the Roman name Martinus, itself a derivative of Martis, the genitive case of the name of the Roman god Mars. As a female counterpart, Mar...

Mary is a feminine given name, the English form of the Latin Maria, which itself comes from the New Testament Greek names Μαριάμ (Mariam) and Μαρία (Maria). These Greek forms are derived from the Hebrew name מִרְיָם (Mir...