![]() ![]() ![]() Due to its biblical association as the seductress of Samson, the name has some less than positive images. The name also appears in Harry Potter and of course Scooby-Doo.ĭelilah – Hebrew in origin and means delight or to flirt. The legend goes that Peneus saved her from Apollo by turning her into a laurel tree. Daphne was a nymph and daughter of Peneus, a river god. Dĭaphne – A Greek name for laurel tree or bay tree. More recently the name was brought to fame through the hit TV series Game of Thrones, where it was the name of the main protagonist. She was a sorceress who inhabited the island of Aeaea and was renowned for turning men into animals. According to ancient Greek myth, Circe was the daughter of Helios, the sun god. The name was quite common in the late 19th century and also featured as the middle name of the main character in Little House on the Prarie.Ĭirce – Comes from the Greek word for bird. According to Greek mythology, Calypso was an island nymph who stalled Odysseus when returning home.Ĭelestia – The name comes from the word for heavenly and is of Latin origin. The name is common in both movies and video games, for example, the Japanese game, The Last Story.Ĭalypso – The name means she who hides and is of Greek origin. From Greek mythology, she was a muse who presided over epic poetry and eloquence.Ĭalista – Greek in origin and means most beautiful. CĬalliope – A Greek name that means beautiful voice. ![]() The name has also made an appearance in the Harry Potter series. It was a common name given to girls in the 12th century, following the broth of William the Lion’s granddaughter. The name has taken on various forms such as Ashlyn or Ashlynn.Īlthea – Of Greek origin and means with healing power.Īrabella – With Latin heritage and means yielding to prayer. Alisa – A name of Scottish origin and means elf victory.Īislinn – with Irish origins meaning to dream. ![]()
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