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Diminutive of Ashley, English
"ash tree"
Ash is a gender-neutral choice that calls to mind the '80s favorite: Ashley. But view it as a nature name -- as in the tree, not the charred bit of soot in the fireplace -- and it makes a cool choice…
Welsh
"hill"
In the US, there are a handful of baby girls given the Brin spelling of this classic Welsh gender-neutral names, compared with over 800 in one recent year named Brynn and about 150 called Bryn.
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…
Cade as a feminine name represents an uncommon gender crossover from its more traditional masculine usage. With British origins, Cade derives from an Old English word meaning 'round' or possibly from…
Kade is shown here as a feminine name, though it has traditionally been more common for boys. It has multiple possible origins, including being a short form of names like Kaden/Caden (from Welsh…
Vietnamese
"feminine"
Cai, as distinguished from the boys' name Kai, is international, simple, unusual.
English word name or variation of Kay, diminutive of Caitlin, Catherine, etc.
"small island; pure"
Cay is a rare respelling of the retro nickname Kay, but one that may gain ground as a name that's both simple and unique. Like Kay, it can be a diminutive for any of the hundreds of Catherine…
Cae is an ultra-short feminine name that could have several origins. It might be a shortened form of Celtic names like Caelin or Caerwyn, or possibly derived from the Welsh 'cae' meaning 'field.' The…
Diminutive of Caroline
"free man"
If Caroline is too classic and Callie too cutesy, Cal might work as a cool alternative. Well established and currently in the Top 1000 for boys, it has potential as a gender neutral option too. Yet…
Diminutive of Cameron or Camilla
A Pam for the modern age, improved by a harder edge and a tad less prissiness.
Cace is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Case or Casey, or possibly derived from Latin 'cassus' meaning 'empty' or 'hollow.' Some suggest it could…
Candes is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Latin 'candere' meaning 'to shine' or 'to be white,' suggesting qualities of brightness and purity.…
Dace is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from an English surname related to the fish species of the same name, or it could be connected to the Latvian male…
German, Scandinavian diminutive of Charlotte
Lotte is a short form of Charlotte and a name used in its own right in Scandinavia as well as Dutch- and German-speaking countries. It’s unlikely to catch on in the US, where even Lottie hasn’t…
Spelling variation of Bliss, English word name
"bliss"
This spelling of Blyss was used for about 20 baby girls in the US last year, but it doesn't add anything to the original.
Casce is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymology. It may be related to the Latin word 'cascus' meaning 'old' or 'ancient,' or possibly derived from a surname or place name. The distinctive…
Cayse is a contemporary unisex name though used more frequently for girls, appearing as a modern spelling variant of Casey. The traditional Casey derives from an Irish surname meaning 'vigilant' or…
Casse is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Cassandra (Greek for 'she who entangles men'), Cassie, or Cassidy. Alternatively, it could derive from the…
Cayce is a gender-neutral name that leans feminine in contemporary usage. It originated as a surname derived from Celtic elements possibly meaning 'vigilant' or 'observant,' though it's also…
Blisse is a rare feminine name that represents an archaic or alternative spelling of Bliss. Derived from Old English "bliths" meaning joy or happiness, this name embodies positivity and contentment.…