VaudréefFrench, French (Quebec) A French form of Waldrada. It was borne by a 7th-century saint, the first abbess of Saint-Pierre-aux-Nonnais in Metz, France.
VédastemFrench (Archaic), French (African) French form of Vedastus. This given name is no longer in use in France today, but it still survives in francophone countries in Africa, such as Rwanda.
VedastomItalian (Archaic), Spanish (Archaic), Filipino Italian and Spanish form of Vedastus. The name is also in use in the Philippines, which is a remnant of the influence that Spain has had over the country, what with the country having been part of the Spanish Empire for several centuries.
VejovismRoman Mythology Derived from Latin vē-, a prefix meaning "not, anti" and Jovis, referring to Jupiter, literally meaning "anti-Jupiter". This was the name of a Roman god of Etruscan origins, said to be a god of healing... [more]
VenelinmBulgarian Derived from Венелин (Venelin), the surname of the Russian slavist and philologist Yuriy Venelin (1802-1839), who is best known for his research on the language, history and culture of Bulgaria and the Bulgarian people... [more]
VerbeiafCeltic Mythology The Celtic goddess of the river Wharfe (North Yorkshire, England) known from a single inscription found in Ilkley, England and therefore interpreted as a local deity.... [more]
VercanafGermanic Mythology, Celtic Mythology Vercana was a goddess who was venerated by the Gauls in Roman times, it is, however, uncertain whether she was a Germanic or a Celtic goddess. Since inscriptions dedicated to her were found near healing springs, it has been proposed that she may have been a goddess of healing and waters and attempts have been made to link her name to Germanic *Werkanô "she who does deeds" and to *Berkanô "goddess of birch trees".
Verdellm & fEnglish (American) Derived from the Spanish verde, meaning "green," combined with the suffix -ell. A notable bearer is Native American singer Verdell Primeaux (1966-).
VeredasfSpanish (Rare) Means "paths, lanes" in Spanish, taken from the titles of the Virgin Mary, La Virgen de las Veredas and Nuestra Señora de las Veredas, meaning "The Virgin of the Paths" and "Our Lady of the Paths" respectively.... [more]
VereniafAncient Roman Verenia was one of the first Vestal Virgins, selected by Numa Pompilius, the second king of Rome.
Vermontm & fAmerican (Rare) From the name of the state in the United States of America (see Vermont). The place name originated from French Verd Mont meaning "green mountain", the name that French explorer Samuel de Champlain gave to Vermont's Green Mountains on his 1647 map.
Versacef & mVarious, English (Rare) Transferred use of the Italian surname Versace as a given name, possibly used in reference to the Italian luxury fashion company Versace.
Vervainf & mAmerican (Rare, Archaic) Means "foliage", from the Latin verbena. Vervain, also known as verbena, is a genus in the botanical family Verbenaceae.
VespinafTheatre, Literature Meaning uncertain, it could be related to the Latin vesperum meaning "evening" or the Latin and Italian vespa meaning "wasp". Vespina is Queen Veremonda's maid in an Italian opera called "Veremonda, l'amazzone di Aragona" (with the English translation being "Veremonda, the Amazon of Aragon" also known as "Il Delio")... [more]
VestanafEnglish (American, Rare, Archaic) Probably derived from the place of the same name in the Italian municipality Corniglio, which in turn may have derived its name from Vesta.
VesunnafGaulish Mythology The name of a Gallo-Roman goddess considered a giver of prosperity, abundance and good fortune, likely from the Proto-Celtic *wesu, meaning ‘good’, 'worthy'.
VetaniefCrimean Tatar Derived from Crimean Tatar vatan meaning "fatherland, homeland", ultimately from Arabic وَطَن (waṭan) meaning "homeland, country, nation".
Victoryf & mEnglish (Puritan) Simply from the English word, which is ultimately from Latin victoria (itself from the past participle stem of vincere "to conquer", making it a (distant) relative of Vincent)... [more]
VictrixfRoman Mythology Means "a female victor" in Latin (corresponding to masculine victor "conqueror"; see Victor). This was an epithet the Roman goddess Venus ("Venus the Victorious").
VidoliafAfrican American Vidolia Hardy lived in Atlanta, Georgia at the time of the 1940 census
VidomirmCroatian, Serbian The first element of this name is probably derived from Serbo-Croatian videti or vidjeti "to see, to sight, to look, to behold", which is derived from Proto-Slavic viděti "to see"... [more]
VidoniafPortuguese Vidonia is a girl's name of Portuguese origin meaning "vine branch"
VígdöggfIcelandic (Rare) From Old Norse víg meaning "war, battle" combined with Dögg (which is itself derived from Old Norse dǫgg meaning "dew, wetness").
VikentymRussian Variant transcription of Vikentiy. A bearer of this name was the Russian writer and medical doctor Vikenty Veresaev (1867-1945).
VikhedafSanskrit MEANING : free from weariness, alert, fresh, free from depression . Here वि means free from + खेद / खेदा means weariness, sorrow or pain... [more]
VikhyatmIndian It means known or popular in Sanskrit.
VilenkafCroatian (Rare) Very rare name in Croatia, exclusively for women and most commonly used in the coastal region. Meaning uncertain, possibly coming from the mythological creature ''Vila'' (Slavic fae).
VilettefEnglish Alternate spelling of Villette, a French word for a small town or village.
VillanafMedieval Italian, History (Ecclesiastical) Derived from Latin villana "villein, feudal tenant" (compare Villanus). Villana de' Botti (1332 - 1361) was an Italian Roman Catholic professed member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic... [more]
VillemofSwedish, Norwegian (Rare), Literature This name was first used by the Swedish writer August Strindberg (1849-1912) for one of his poems. He may have based it on the names Vellamo or Wilhelma, or perhaps he combined the Old Norse name element vil, vili "will, desire" with Scandinavian mor "mother" (compare Lillemor, Moa).
Vimbinam & fMalagasy Means "carry in the arms, carry in the hands" in Malagasy.
VímundrmOld Norse Derived from the Germanic name elements vé "home, temple, sanctuary" and mund "hand, protection".
VinandrmOld Norse Meaning uncertain. This name might possibly be an Old Norse cognate of Winand.
VinayakmIndian, Marathi, Konkani, Hindi From Sanskrit विनायक (vinayaka) meaning "leader, guide" or "taking away, removing". This is another name of the Hindu god Ganesha.
VinevytfChukchi Means "deceased" in Chukchi. This name was given to children as a reference the spirits or souls of deceased ancestors or family members.