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Mat as a feminine name is an unconventional choice, as it's more commonly encountered as a short form of Matthew for boys or as an alternative spelling of the male name Matt. When used for girls, it…
Marte is a feminine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly common in Norway and Sweden. It is derived from Martha, which comes from the Aramaic word meaning "lady" or "mistress of the house."…
Eyde is a rare feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian influences. It likely derives from names like Ida or Ada, or possibly represents a variation of Edith, which means 'prosperous in war' or…
Matte is an uncommon feminine name that may have originated as a variation of Matilda or Martha, or potentially as a feminine form of Matthew. In French, 'matte' describes a muted, non-glossy finish,…
Maure is an uncommon feminine name that likely derives from Latin roots related to the word 'maurus,' meaning 'dark' or 'Moorish,' referring to people from North Africa. It may also be connected to…
Diminutive of Maureen, Irish variation of Mary, Hebrew
"bitter"
Mo is a punchy, unisex nickname with endless versatility, from Maureen to Morgan to the British favorite Imogen. Its simplicity and charm make it a modern pick for parents embracing minimalist names…
Brite is a feminine name with English language origins, essentially a creative spelling of 'bright.' This word-name draws from the English term meaning 'shining, radiant, or intelligent.' As a given…
Marj is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Marjorie or Margaret. Both parent names have historical significance: Margaret derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' while…
Maj is a concise feminine name with Scandinavian origins, particularly popular in Sweden and Denmark. Typically pronounced 'my' in Swedish and similar to 'mai' in Danish, this short but distinctive…
Marne is a feminine name derived from geography, specifically the Marne River in France, site of two pivotal World War I battles. As a personal name, it gained limited recognition in the United…
Marje is a feminine name that serves as a shortened form of Marjorie, which itself derives from the medieval name Margery, a variant of Margaret meaning 'pearl.' This concise version offers a…
Edi is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Albanian, it's a short form of names containing the element 'ed' meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' In Hebrew contexts, it may be a diminutive…
Brionne is a delicate feminine name of French origin that carries a subtle elegance. While relatively uncommon, it may be derived from Celtic roots related to 'bri' meaning 'high' or 'noble,' or…
Meed is an unusual feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the English word 'meed,' meaning a deserved reward or recompense, giving it a virtue-name quality similar to Faith…
English diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
Barb is a midcentury nickname name that, like Deb and Sue, feels terminally dates now. But with the revival of Barbie, Barb may not be far behind.
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Peg is a nostalgic turn-of-the-last-century nickname, sociable but slight. Like near-identical twin Peggy, Peg is in mothballs.
Diminutive of Mercer
"a merchant"
Merce feels masculine because of its associate with (male) dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham, but it could also be short for Mercy -- which in the end would be a much better choice for a…
Merced is a feminine name of Spanish origin derived from the word 'Mercedes,' which means 'mercies' or 'graces.' It is connected to the Catholic title for the Virgin Mary, 'María de las Mercedes'…
Short form of Margaret, Greek
Marge used to be as common as Maggie or Megan, ranking on its own in the girls' Top 1000 from 1900 until right after World War II, when so many Old School names fell off the list in favor of a new…
Ede is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hungarian tradition, it's a feminine form of Eduard, meaning 'wealthy guardian.' In West African cultures, particularly among the Yoruba…