A sassy, spunky, punchy kind of name, Dixie can also be considered a place name, one that has become problematic because of its association with the antebellum South. The Dixie Chicks recently dropped Dixie from their band name because of its association with slavery and white privilege.

Akin to Ada, Adeline, and Adele, Adalie is one of many names to derive from the Old German element adal. Musical and lively, and less popular than its many of its sisters, Adalie was given to around 160 girls in a recent year. An obscure choice until the 2000s, Adalie saw increased usage in the US in 2012, around the time as other Ad- names were beginning to really trend.

Pop princess Amerie is half Korean, half African-American. Her name may relate to Amelia, Emily, Emery, or Amory, though there's no exact equivalent among historical names. But doubtless there will be more Ameries, starting now.

Bernie is an old school unisex nickname name, on the order of Bobbie or Willie. But with Billie and her tomboyish crew coming back, it's time to get Bernie on your radar! Bernie has a certain vintage charm and is boosted by the funky clunky Bernadette long form.

Place-name and homonym of Bree, less popular than its enlargement, Brielle or Brianna. Brie Larson is a notable bearer.

Best associated with the Judy Blume novel of the same name, Deenie is a retro feeling nickname choice. Deenie is gaining fresh style traction along with similar boyish nickname-names for girls: Scottie, Frankie, Stevie.

Destinie is a modern feminine spelling variation of Destiny, a virtue name that rose to prominence in the United States during the 1990s. The name conveys powerful concepts of fate, purpose, and predetermined paths, deriving from the Middle English word "destinee" and ultimately from Latin "destinare" meaning "to determine." This particular spelling with an "ie" ending softens the name slightly while maintaining its philosophical weight. Destinie gained modest usage during the late 1990s and early 2000s when both virtue names and creative spellings were trending in American naming practices. The name carries inspirational overtones, suggesting a significant and meaningful life journey. For parents, Destinie often represents hopes for a child's meaningful future while offering a slightly distinctive orthographic presentation.

Like Penn Jillette, you can have your own little brash babe.

If you love Dixie, Trixie and Pixie, this name of a mermaid-like sprite in German folklore may be for you. It might also make an update for Nicki.

Norie is a delicate feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it means 'belief' or 'doctrine,' while in Scottish usage, it emerged as a diminutive of Eleanor or Nora. The name has maintained a quiet presence throughout the 20th century without ever becoming commonplace. Its brief, melodic sound gives it an ethereal quality that appeals to parents seeking something subtle yet distinctive. In Scotland and Japan, Norie carries different cultural resonances but shares a sense of gentle refinement. The name experienced a modest rise in usage during the early 2000s as part of the trend toward shorter, vintage-inspired girls' names.

Pixie is a cute -- quite possibly too cute -- name that suddenly feels possible thanks to the craze for names that contain the letter x. Though its origin may be uncertain, a pixie is internationally recognized as a sprite or fairy: tiny, sometimes green, usually pointy-eared.

Posie and its near-identical twins Posy and Posey are delicate old-fashioned flower names of the type that are stylish today: Think Poppy, Marigold, Clover.

Unspecific place name with a wonderfully wide-open, spacious, western feel; used for a character in Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland.

Spelling of Rainey used by Andie MacDowell for her daughter, perhaps reflecting the ie ending of her own name. Rainey is the most popular spelling of the name, given to about 50 girls last year, with half as many called Rainy and a quarter named Rainie.

Sharlie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive or variant of Charlotte or possibly as a feminine form of Charlie. Both derive from the masculine name Charles, which comes from Germanic origins meaning 'free man.' Sharlie offers a modern, playful twist on these classic names while maintaining their friendly, approachable essence. Though not frequently appearing in top naming charts, Sharlie has seen occasional usage in English-speaking countries. The name carries a casual, contemporary feel while still connecting to traditional naming roots. With the rising popularity of unisex and nickname-style given names, Sharlie fits well with current naming trends.

A sassy, spunky name for the bold parent who doesn't remember Mrs. Ed Norton on The Honeymooners or who's into the nicknames-as-given-names trend sweeping the UK and returning to the US.