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Kiley

Spelling variation of Kylie

"boomerang"

Kiley is one of the more reasonable of the Kylie variations, which also include Kilea, Kilee, Kileigh, Kili, Kilie, Kylee, Kyley, Kyli, ad infinitum. Despite its similarity to the popular Riley, the…

Marlena

Marlena is a feminine name with various European origins, primarily formed as a blend of 'Maria' and 'Elena' or 'Magdalena.' The name carries a romantic, elegant quality while maintaining strength.…

Jillian

Phonetic spelling of Gillian

"youthful"

This spelling of Jillian is now much more popular than the original, maybe because the G version invites pronunciation problems.

Laurie

English, diminutive of Laura

"from Laurentum or bay laurel"

Laurie morphed into the more streamlined Lori in the sixties but now feels dated for a girl in either spelling. Update Lauren has been renovated as Laurel or Laura itself.

Nikki

Diminutive of Nicole or Indian, Punjabi, Sikh

"people of victory; little one"

Nikki was the it-girl name of the 1970s and '80s as both a short form of Top 10 favorite Nicole and as a given name itself. As a Punjabi name, Nikki is usually a pet name for youngest daughters.…

Brianne

Brianne is a feminine name of Celtic and French origins, essentially a feminine form of Brian, meaning 'strong, virtuous, honorable.' It gained popularity in the United States during the 1970s and…

Jackelyn

Jackelyn is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jacqueline, the feminine form of Jacques (the French form of Jacob). This alternative spelling brings a more phonetic, Americanized…