![]() ![]() Portia is of Latin origin and means “doorway.” However, some older sources say that Portia means “pig.” Portia is the name of a character in Shakespeare’s play, The Merchant of Venice. However, in modern parlance, it means “crumb.” 54. Miette is a French name that may be a variation of Marguerite. It is derived from the Hebrew Maryam or Miriam, which means “drop of the sea.” Religious people may name their children Mary after Virgin Mary. Malala Yousafzai is a famous Pakistani activist and Nobel Prize winner. Malala means “sad” or “grieved” in Pashto. Lorelei is a name of German origin that means “ambush cliff.” It is based on a legend about a girl who lured fishermen off a cliff. She was rejected and turned into a demon. Lilith is derived from lilitu in Akkadian and means “of the night.” Adam’s first wife was named Lilith. This name is derived from the Greek word iynx, which means “a bird used in witchcraft.” 49. Jezebel is derived from Hebrew and means “not exalted.” Though Jezebel was not a preferred name due to biblical reasons, there is an upswing in the popularity of this name in recent times. It is of Native American origin and means “rain falling” in Miwok. Huyana is predominantly a girl’s name that is finding popularity with parents of boys as well. It is derived from the Old English hunta. Hunter is a unisex name that was originally a surname. Hecate is of Greek origin and means “not a good omen.” Hecate is the Greek goddess of witchcraft and necromancy. Harley is derived from Old English and means “hare’s meadow.” Harley Quinn is a popular comic character. This name became famous in pop culture after the song, “Hey there Delilah.” 43. In the bible, Delilah cut off Samson’s hair and gave it to the Philistines. Delilahĭelilah is a biblical name of Hebrew and Arabic origins. It is of Irish origin, and it means “sorrowful.” 42. Deidamiaĭeidamia is of Greek origin and means “to destroy.” There are several women in Greek mythology with this name. It is of Scottish origin and means “winding valley.” 40. This is a unisex name though predominantly used for girls. Brenda means “sword” in Old Norse, and Brennan can be translated to “descendant of Braonán,” which means “rain,” “moisture,” or “drop.” 39. ![]() Brennaīrenna is possibly a variation of Brenda or Brennan. This African name means “dead and awake.” 38. This name of Irish origin means “little and fiery.” It is derived from the Celtic name of the Sun God, Aodh. The name also has English origins, meaning “land by the road.” Girl Names That Mean Trouble 36. Meaning ‘son of a wolf,’ the name Weylin is a powerful choice for boys. ![]()
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