By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Hungarian, Czech, Slovak variation of Sarah, Hebrew
"princess"
Polish variation of Malvina, Scottish
"smooth-browed one"
American variation of Espen, Scandinavian
"god bear"
Espn was first recorded as a girl name in 2015, eleven years after it was first used for boys. It's considered a variation of the Scandinavian male name Espen, although its use can be attributed to…
Turkish variation of Ahsan, Arabic
"most beautiful"
Ahsen is derived from the masculine Arabic name Ahsan and is used on both sexes in Turkey, however, it is more popular among baby girls.
Hungarian variation of Sarah, Hebrew, Hindi, Sanskrit, Khmer
Zippy and multicultural, Sarika can be considered a pretty nature name, referring to a myna bird in Hindi and Sanskrit and to a blackbird in Khmer (or Cambodian). In these contexts, it would be…
Dutch variation of Florence, Latin
"flowering"
This Dutch favorite was the name of five Counts of Holland and many notable Renaissance artists, including still life painter Floris van Dijck. It is a variation of Florence, ultimately from the…
Urdu and Uzbek variation of Narges, Persian
"narcissus flower"
This form of Narges is popular in India, where it is commonly associated with Nargis Dutt. Dutt is considered one of the greatest Indian actresses of all time.
Finnish variation of Sophia, Greek
"wisdom"
Sohvi is the Finnish translation of Sophia, although Sofia ranks as the most popular variation in Finland.
Polish variation of Jasmine
"jasmine"
The Polish form of the floral Jasmine, ultimately from the Persian yāsamīn . A fast rising name in Poland in the early 2020s, 2024 saw it rank in the Top 50 for the first time.
Turkish variation of Jasmine
"gift from God"
Form of Jasmine commonly used in Turkey.
French variation of Romaric, German, and Scottish surname
"famously strong"
Romy lovers, here's a new one for you! Romary is a surname with French and Scottish roots and has historically been a masculine given name in France. It would be a great choice on either sex, but…
Polish variation of Octavia, Latin
"eighth"
Hungarian variation of Liliana
"lily"
Portuguese, Hungarian, and Slovak variation of Emilia, Latin
"rival"
Spelling variation of Phyllis, Greek
"green bough"
The Phillis spelling of this once-popular name lives on thanks to Phillis Wheatley, the first African-American to publish a book of poetry, in the 18th century.
Russian variation of Louise, feminine variation of Louis, German and French
"renowned warrior"
Lutza is largely unknown in the English-speaking world and might remain that way, due to its resemblance to klutz.
Italian variation of Jeremiah, Hebrew
"appointed by God"
Italian form of Jeremiah, commonly used among Medieval Italian Jews.
Hungarian variation of Alice, German
"noble"
Alíz is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final Z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but its simplicity makes it a…
Feminine variation of Otieno, Luo
"born at night"
Atieno is the feminine equivalent of Otieno, which is now more commonly seen as a surname in Eastern Africa.
Turkish variation of Zuleika, Arabic
"fair"
The Turkish transcription of Zuleika, a zippy girl name that deserves much more attention in the US.
