Updated November 2023
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English word name
"awaken, excite"
Rouse first appeared on the charts for girls in 2020, possibly as a dynamic alternative to Rose. Rouse rhymes with "vows."
Turkish variation of Sarah, Hebrew
"princess"
English diminutive of Susan, Turkish, Chinese
"lily; water; plain, simple, respectable"
It may only be two letters long, but Su has substance and meaning. It can be a fresh spelling for the classic Sue, a Turkish name meaning "water", and a unisex Chinese name meaning "simple" or…
Umme is a feminine name with Arabic origins, often used in Muslim communities. The name derives from the Arabic word 'أم' (umm) meaning 'mother,' which carries profound significance in Islamic…
Wyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, though it can also be used for males in its original context. Derived from the Welsh word "gwyn" meaning "fair," "blessed," or "white," Wyn embodies…
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…
Animal name or English diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
"she who brings happiness"
We've seen Beatrice and Beatrix climb in popularity, along with traditional nickname Bea. And now there's Bee, giving it a buzzy nature world spin, plus a tie to popular late night TV''s Samantha…
English and Scottish occupational name
"ringer of the bell"
These days, it's more likely you'd call your daughter the popular Belle or Bella.
Diminutive of Elizabeth
Pronounced a la Bette (Betty) Davis or Bette (Bet) Midler, a twentieth-century relic. Though if the equally vintage Betty comes back, Bette may be close behind.
Blaike is a feminine name representing a modern spelling variation of Blake, which originated as an Old English surname meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired.' The distinctive spelling with 'ai' instead of…
Breann is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of the classic name Brianna, which itself derives from the masculine Irish name Brian, meaning 'high' or 'noble.' This contemporary…
Diminutive of Cameron or Camilla
A Pam for the modern age, improved by a harder edge and a tad less prissiness.
Deidre is a feminine name derived from the Irish name Deirdre, associated with a tragic heroine in Irish mythology. The legendary Deirdre of the Sorrows was known for her extraordinary beauty and…
"earth"
An early African-American name, along with variation Eartha.
Turkish
"queen, mother"
Ece is another name for Umay, the Turkish goddess of the Earth and fertility. It is derived from the Old Turkic word eçe , meaning "mother."
Gem is a concise, evocative feminine name derived directly from the English word for precious stones. This nature-inspired name conveys qualities of rarity, beauty, and value. As a given name, Gem…
Jace is a modern feminine name that has gained popularity primarily as a masculine name but has crossed gender boundaries in recent years. Originally a shortened form of Jason (meaning 'healer' in…
Dutch diminutive of names ending in jette or iette
Many popular Dutch short forms are drawn from the middle or end of their proper name: Sanne from Susanne, Bas from Sebastian. Jette could be from a name like Henriette or Mariette.
Word name
"spell, curse, bringer of bad luck"
Jinx, a James Bond heroine name has an ominous meaning but kinetic energy. In the film "Die Another Day," the actual first name of the character played by Halle Berry is Giacinta. It could therefore…
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…