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Lisl is a charming feminine name of German and Austrian origin, primarily used as a diminutive of Elisabeth. This concise, one-syllable name carries the warmth and friendliness characteristic of…
Lize is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It functions primarily as a short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew for "God is my oath") and is particularly popular in Dutch, Afrikaans, and some…
Greek
"blossom, bloom"
A floral Greek name that may appeal to those who enjoy Anthea, Athena, and Ianthe, but were also hoping for something more concise. It appears in Greek mythology as one of the Alcyonides, a nymph of…
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Some might think a girl named Liz on her birth certificate would feel deprived of her full identity, but in a time when mini names like Liv, Kit, Tru, Kai, Lou, and Bea are in style, Liz feels…
Dutch, German, and Frisian diminutive of Adelheid
"noble"
Though she has long stood on her own, Elke has many longer cross-cultural connections, to the Dutch/German/Scandinavian Adelheid and Alice and the English Adelaide, as a feminine version of Elkanah…
Ellke is a feminine given name with Germanic and Dutch origins. It is a variant spelling of Elke, which derives from the Germanic name element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or possibly from a short form of…
"young green shoot"
French form of Chloé. A popular choice with French-speaking parents, though people elsewhere may associate it most with luxury handbags.
Blayne is a feminine name with Celtic and Gaelic origins, though it can also be used as a masculine name. It derives from the Scottish surname Blair, meaning "field" or "plain," or potentially from…
Dutch diminutive of Elisabeth
A Dutch short form of Elisabeth, occasionally used as a given name, Elsje is an interesting twist on the more familiar Elsa and Elsie.
Ellse is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Else or Ellis. Its origins are not definitively established, but it may be related to the Germanic name Else (a diminutive…
Else is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as both a standalone name and a short form of names containing the element 'Elis' such as Elisabeth or Elise. In German and Scandinavian…
Luned is a feminine Welsh name with ancient Celtic origins, appearing prominently in Arthurian legends as a handmaiden to Lady Owain. The name is associated with the Welsh word for 'image' or 'idol'…
English diminutive of Emma or Emily
"universal; rival"
There are a lot of little girls called Em today, but not that many named Em, just Em. As a first name, it's a bit reductive, especially with all the children named Emma, Emily, Emilia, Emeline, and…
Irish mythology name
The wife of legendary Irish hero Cu Chulainn, blessed with the gifts of beauty sweet speech, wisdom, needlework, and chastity -- a mixed bag.
Variation of Cheyenne
"people of a different language"
Shy Anne? The original place-name spelling Cheyenne is preferable to this phonetic and slyly jokey spelling in every way.
Variation of Emmy, English diminutive of Emily and Emma
"work; universal"
Introduced by model Emme (born Melissa) and now a legitimate member of the Em-starting girls' name group, especially since it was chosen by Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony for their twin daughter.
English
"pasture, meadow"
The original brief, breezy name is somewhat out of favor now even as a middle name. The Leigh spelling has more substance and is more identifiable as female.
Diminutive of Emma, Emily, Emilia etc.
Emy is a feminine name that functions as a shortened form of names like Emily, Emma, or Emilia. This diminutive version offers a sweet, modern simplicity while maintaining connections to its longer…
Diminutive of Linda, English, Welsh
"pretty, soft, tender; lake"
Lynn arrived in the 1940s, spinning off from the wildly popular Linda to become a top mid-century middle (and first) name, ranking at #58 during its 1956 peak. Now, however, Lynn is out of the…
Chie is a feminine Japanese name that carries significant cultural meaning. In Japanese, Chie (知恵 or 智恵) typically means 'wisdom' or 'intelligence,' though the exact meaning can vary depending on the…