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Form of Latin Amabel
"lovable"
In the Middle Ages, Margaret became Margery, Cecilia became Cecily, and Amabel became Mabel ... and Mabely. Chaucer mentions the name briefly in The Canterbury Tales . It's rare - and maybe a shade…
from the Greek Thessaly, a region of Ancient Greece
Thessaly is the name of an area of Greece, known for being near Mount Olympus. This variation lends itself to the nickname Sally. You may also wish to consider the name Larissa, which is the capital…
Algonquin
"he who walks over much"
The name of an Abenaki chief who was the first Native American to make contact with the Pilgrims at Plymouth, Massachusetts.
Marvely is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a modern coinage, possibly derived from the word "marvelous" or constructed as a creative blend of Marvel and the feminine suffix -ly. This…
Amelia Lily is a melodious double name combining two popular feminine choices. Amelia, derived from the Germanic 'amal' meaning 'work,' has been beloved for centuries and carried by notable figures…
Carely is a feminine name that appears to be a variant of the name Carly or a combination of 'Care' and the suffix '-ly'. It has a warm, friendly quality with its soft sounds and caring connotations.…
Caly is a feminine name that can be viewed as a diminutive of names like Calista or Calypso, or it may stand on its own. Derived from Greek origins, it can relate to 'most beautiful' (from Calista)…
Barely is an extremely rare feminine name that appears to have emerged as a modern coinage rather than having historical roots. As an unconventional name choice, it may have originated as a creative…
Irish
"love, friendship"
Energetic Connelly variation that works better for girls than for boys.
Connally is a rare feminine name with origins as an Irish surname. It derives from the Gaelic 'Ó Conghalaigh' meaning 'descendant of Conghalach,' which comes from 'conghal,' meaning 'valiant' or…
Connely is a feminine name derived from an Irish surname, ultimately stemming from the Gaelic Ó Conghalaigh, meaning "descendant of Conghalach" (valiant or successful). Though traditionally a family…
Cally is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the name Calliope, which means "beautiful voice" in Greek mythology. It can also be a diminutive form of names like Caroline, Callista, or…
English
"happy, friendly"
The surname of enterprising journalist Nellie Bly and poet Robert Bly makes a simple, modern, and upbeat sounding choice for either a boy or a girl.
English word name
"in a way that shows a willingness to face and endure danger or pain; courageously"
A striking word name that packs a punch — but the "-ly" ending may a bit more name-like than just Brave.
"in a way that gives out or reflects much light"
A bright and bubbly word name would be fun on a girl or a boy — a more spritely alternative to Brighton.
Connaly is a feminine name that likely originated as an Irish or Scottish surname before transitioning to first-name usage. It derives from the Gaelic 'Ó Conghalaigh' meaning 'descendant of…
English from Greek flower name
The Calla lily is a beautiful trumpet-shaped lily flower, usually white in color, which symbolizes purity and innocence. Its name derives from the Greek kallos , meaning "beauty". Calla lilies have…
Fluttery and flighty. But there are a couple of names that mean butterfly you might consider, such as Yara and Farasha.
Diminutive of Laura, Charlotte, Dolores, Ololade, or similar
Lolly is a sweet and playful nickname, usually used for Laura or Charlotte, though other full names could be Dolores, Ololade, Lauren, Lorelei, Lorena, Elodie, Ottilie, Louella, Elora, Elowen, Olive…
Irish surname
"assembly; gathering"
A small number of girls are given this Irish surname as a first name each year.