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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…
Blare is an uncommon feminine name with origins linked to the English word "blare," meaning a loud, strident sound. As a girl's name, it represents boldness and a strong presence. This modern name…
English diminutive of Kristen or Kristina, Scandinavian from Greek
"a Christian"
Kris was once the ultimate cool cheerleader name, but now she's more likely to be a matriarch ala Kris Jenner. Only five baby girls were named Kris in the US last year, though there are still several…
Blayre is a contemporary feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Blair. With Scottish and Gaelic origins, the name traditionally means 'dweller on the plain' or 'field, plain.'…
English diminutive of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Kit is a crisp, old-time nickname with plenty of spirit and style. In the UK it's a rising star for boys, while in the US, it is trending upwards for girls too. Originally used as a diminutive of…
Diminutive of Cristina, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, Romanian,"a Christian"
Unisex nickname that feels fresher than Chris.
Chrys is a feminine given name that functions as a shortened form of longer names like Christine, Chrysanthemum, or Chrystal. Its Greek origins connect it to the word 'chrysos,' meaning 'gold,'…
English diminutive of Christina, Greek
Chris is one of the longest-running and still most appealing unisex short forms, still used nearly equally for boys and girls. Though no longer fashionable, Chris still feels crisp and appropriate…
Scottish
"yellow"
Ultimately from the Old Irish Bláán, this surname (notably borne by a 6th-century Scottish saint) may appeal to fans of Blair. Colorful in meaning, it is more popularly spelled as Blaine. A recent…
Irish Gaelic
"beauty, radiance"
Also spelled Aoibh, this rare Irish Gaelic name is pronounced just like Eve. Given to 3 babies in Ireland in a recent year, it shares the same root as the more popular Aoife, giving it a radiant…
Irish
"fire"
This soundalike for the famous volcano, Mount Etna, is a fiery Irish choice that could be perfect for a red-haired baby girl.
English or Swedish diminutive of Cynthia, Greek, or Cecilia, Latin
"moon goddess, woman from Kynthos; blind"
What's Cia short for? Cynthia or most any other C -name. Stylish in its sleek Mia-Nia minimalist feel, but may remind some of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Cierre is an uncommon feminine name with a melodic quality. It likely has romance language origins, possibly deriving from Spanish or French linguistic roots. The name may be related to the Spanish…
Ceire is a feminine Irish name, pronounced roughly as "KEER-ah" or "KEER-uh." It represents an alternative spelling of the more common Ciara or Keira, derived from the Irish word "ciar" meaning…
Agy is a feminine name that most commonly appears as a diminutive nickname for Agnes, though it occasionally stands as an independent given name. With its concise, modern sound, Agy offers a fresh…
Greek
"bird, hawk"
In Greek myth, Circe, daughter of Helios, the sun, was a sorceress living on the island of Aeaea (or Aiaia) who could turn men into animals with her magic wand, which is just what she did to…
Adi is a versatile unisex name with rich multicultural origins, though primarily used for girls in Western contexts. In Sanskrit, Adi means 'first' or 'beginning,' while in Hebrew it can mean…
Spanish and Italian variation of Chloe, Greek
"young green shoot"
Cloe comes in second to the original form, Chloe, in it's native Spain. In the US, this honor goes to the Kardashian-ized Khloe.
Klaire is a modern feminine variant spelling of Claire, which comes from the Latin 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' This contemporary spelling substitutes the traditional 'C' with 'K,'…
Blayn is an uncommon feminine name with various possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Blaine, which comes from a Scottish surname derived from the Gaelic word 'blàthan' meaning 'flower'…