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Aide is a concise feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish contexts, it's pronounced 'AH-ee-deh' and may be derived from the Greek name Aída, meaning 'happy' or 'returning.' In French…
Irish
"world, light, white; rock"
Ailbhe is a unisex Irish name that has appeared throughout Irish history, borne by a 6th-century (male) saint, and by a female warrior of Fianna, a legendary group of women warriors, led by Fionn…
French
"love"
Aime is a delicate feminine name with French origins, derived from the French verb 'aimer' meaning 'to love'. Pronounced 'EM' or 'EYM-ay', this simple yet meaningful name carries warmth and affection…
"brilliance, wit"
Similar in sound to Anya and Enya, Áine is a mythical Irish choice, associated with the goddess of summer, wealth, beauty, love, and fertility. It is a familiar choice in Ireland and Northern…
Word name
This nature name hasn't escaped the hippie dippy air of others like River or Sky.
Aer is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Latin word for 'air' or 'atmosphere,' suggesting qualities of freedom, lightness, and invisibility yet…
Ayse is a feminine Turkish name (traditionally written as Ayşe with a cedilla) derived from the Arabic name Aisha, which means 'living' or 'she who lives.' It honors Aisha, the beloved wife of the…
Aish is a concise feminine name with multicultural origins. In Arabic contexts, it may be related to 'Aisha' which means 'alive' or 'living,' while in Hindu traditions, it can connect to Sanskrit…
"fire"
This soundalike for the famous volcano, Mount Etna, is a fiery Irish choice that could be perfect for a red-haired baby girl.
Gaelic
"nut kernel"
Pretty and soulful name of a goddess from Irish mythology and several Irish saints. Singer Enya, born Eithne Ní Bhraonáin, has made the Anglicized spelling familiar. Eithne comes from the vocabulary…
Diminutive of several names
Baby names that started off as diminutives -- Ena, Ita, Etta -- seem too insubstantial for a modern female.
"brightness, splendor"
More commonly seen here as Anya, this traditional yet unique Irish name belonged to the queen of the Munster fairies and is sprinkled throughout Irish folklore as an early Celtic goddess of summer…
Spelling variation of Aya or Hindi
"goat"
Sounds like and is often confused with Asia, though it has an air of retro cool via the seminal Steely Dan album. Or, pronounced eye-ah, it can be an alternate spelling of the international favorite…
Ajá is a concise feminine name with diverse potential origins. In Yoruba culture (Nigeria), it can mean 'one who is wild' or relate to concepts of power and determination. The accent mark suggests…
Aji is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Indonesian and Malay contexts, it can mean 'ginger' or refer to someone with a spicy, vibrant personality. In Japanese, Aji can mean 'taste'…
Short form of Alison or Alice or Arabic
"supreme, exalted"
One of the sweet simple unisex names balanced enough to stand on its own. Ali can either be used as a shortening of Al- beginning names. For example, comedian Ali Wong is an Alexandra. Ali is also an…
Berte is a feminine name with Germanic origins, representing an older variant spelling of Bertha, which means 'bright' or 'famous.' This medieval form of the name was once common throughout Europe,…
Diminutive of Alberta or Bertha, English or German
"noble, bright; bright, glorious"
Previously reserved for Ernie's companion on Sesame Street , Bert may find new life as a girl's name amid the rising trend of boyish nicknames for girls. With its short, spunky style, Bert fits…
Igbo, Polish, diminutive of Alicja
"nobility"
Ala is the Igbo earth goddess whose symbol is the crescent moon. In a very different vein, Ala can be a diminutive for Alicja or Alexandra or really any other name with an A at both ends and an L in…
Elfre is an uncommon feminine name with likely Germanic or Norse origins. It may be related to names containing the element 'elf' (from Germanic 'alp' meaning 'nightmare' or later associated with…