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Female variation of Yvain or Scottish
"evening star"
A mix of Yvonne and Elaine, Yvaine was first noticed in the Neil Gaiman fantasy novel and then movie Stardust , in which Claire Danes played the 'fallen star' Yvaine. This In all its forms, one of…
Greek
"where roses grow"
The name of a Greek island and a prestigious scholarship, Rhodes has an upper-crusty vibe and an uber-stylish S ending. Blending a floral, rosy meaning with a strong, unfrilly sound, Rhodes was…
Shya is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew name Shai meaning "gift," or could be a variation of Shy or Shaye. In some contexts, it might relate…
Variation of Rowan or Rowena
"rowan tree, little redhead; white spear, famous friend"
Mini names beginning with R are a trend to watch for both sexes. Recently, celebrities have been loving names like Ren, Rue, and Ro(w). The four-letter spelling, complete with a silent E, makes Rowe…
Cing is a unique feminine name with roots in Burmese culture, particularly among the Chin ethnic group of Myanmar. The name is typically pronounced as 'sing' and may carry cultural significance…
Welsh
"heiress"
Putting a Welsh spin on the trend for noble and title names.
Slavic mythological name
"living"
In Slavic mythology, Živa is the goddess of life, fertility, and the Spring season. Viva and Vita are more familiar cognates.
Turkish variation of Iram, Arabic
"Heaven"
Vietnamese
"night blooming flower"
The Vietnamese name Quynh, pronounced exactly like the Irish gender neutral name Quinn, is a perfect cross-cultural choice with a lovely meaning.
Latin
"one, unity"
Ace is a retro nickname most often used for boys, as in Ace Ventura. While some celebrities have adopted it for their sons, there's nothing that makes this name exclusively male.
Diminutive of Alejandra, Spanish
"defending men"
Although it's rarely given in its own right, Ale is a very common nickname for Latinate variations of Alexandra, including Alejandra and Alessandra.
Will as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover from its traditional masculine usage. Typically a diminutive of William (meaning 'resolute protector'), Will has occasionally been…
American invented name
Taken from the first five letters of the alphabet, Abcde is a rare and polarizing invention. It made headlines in 2018, when a Southwest Airlines employee took a photo of five-year-old Abcde…
Diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
"she who brings happiness; blessed"
Triss is a short form of Beatrice used for one of the heroic characters in The Witcher . She is a sorceress and ally of the protagonist Geralt whose magic is used for good.
Abbe is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from 'Ab' meaning 'father.' It's often considered a diminutive form of Abigail, or a feminine variant of Abbot. Throughout history, Abbe has…
Catalan and Galician form of Carmel, Hebrew
"garden"
Currently considered a grandma name in Catalonia, but fresh and unusual (though easily confused with Karma) elsewhere.
Aby is a feminine name with multiple origins and meanings. It can be a short form of Abigail, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'father's joy,' or it might derive from Abraham, meaning 'father of many.'…
Abi is a charming diminutive of Abigail, with Hebrew origins meaning "father's joy" or "source of joy." It can also stand independently in some cultures, particularly in Nigerian traditions where it…
German, variation of Abbott
A German surname you do not want to use as a first.
Hebrew
"wave"
This unisex Israeli name, which rhymes with ball, is sure to receive more serious international attention now that actress Gal Gadot is the new Wonder Woman.