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Vintage revival

Older names with lasting appeal

15 names

Old German · Portuguese

Amalia

Unceasing; vigorous; brave

Familiar
Portuguese · Spanish

Dulce

Sweet

Familiar
Portuguese

Beatriz

Associated with blessed; possibly from voyager

Uncommon
Brazilian Portuguese

Clarice

Bright; clear

Uncommon
Tupi · Brazilian Portuguese

Araci

Mother of the day

Rare gem
Portuguese

Carlota

Feminine form in the Charles family

Rare gem
Brazilian Portuguese

Heloísa

Probably healthy or whole; wide

Rare gem
Brazilian Portuguese · Nheengatu

Iracema

Brazilian literary name; original interpretation debated

Rare gem
Portuguese

Madalena

Woman from Magdala

Rare gem
Portuguese

Mafalda

Strength in battle, through Matilda

Rare gem
Portuguese

Matilde

Strength in battle

Rare gem
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