Updated November 2023
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English, Greek
"naiad, water nymph"
Possibly an anglicized form of the Greek naiad , this ocean-inspired choice is fittingly borne by long-distance swimmer, Diana Nyad, who swam from Cuba to Florida at the age of 60. The name appeared…
Scottish
"river with alder trees"
A name with a pleasing nature meaning, a surname style, and pleasant Scottish burr. Reminiscent of Mare, Raine, and Blair, it is as yet undiscovered as a first name.
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…
Nainsí is the Irish Gaelic form of Nancy, showcasing the distinctive spelling conventions of the Irish language. The original name Nancy developed as a medieval diminutive of Anne, which comes from…
Margred is a feminine name that represents the Welsh form of Margaret. Derived ultimately from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' this name carries both historical significance and natural…
Diminutive of Natalie or Natalia, French or Russian
"birthday of the Lord"
Nat, a sharp and versatile nickname, comes from classics like Natalie, Natalia, and Natasha. With its boyish edge, it fits right in with the rising trend of short, unisex names for girls. Nat Cook is…
Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
Meg, perennially one of the Little Women, is a Margaret short form that manages to be neither quite in nor quite out of style. Meg is sleeker and more sophisticated than Maggie, more contemporary…
Diminutive of Cornelia, Dutch, Sanskrit
"horn; sapphire blue"
As a Sanskrit name, Neel is typically used for boys, however a small percentage of girls are given the name too. Meaning "sapphire blue", alternative forms include Neela, Nila, Neelam, Neelim,…
Neche is a rare feminine name with possible origins in multiple cultures. It may derive from Native American languages, particularly Algonquian where it could mean 'friend' or reference a historic…
Neell is an unusual feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Neil or Neal. Traditionally, Neil is a masculine name of Gaelic origin meaning "champion" or "cloud." The doubled 'l' and…
Brione is a delicate feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Italian town of Brione in Lombardy, giving it geographic significance. Alternatively, it could be a…
English word name
"month name"
March has never been popular as a month name, possibly because of its slightly abrupt sound. But with all kinds of month (and season, day, and holiday) names, from January to December, Sunday to…
Marce is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the name Marcus, which means 'dedicated to Mars,' the Roman god of war. It can be considered a shortened form of Marceline, Marcella, or…
Danish and Swedish diminutive of Eberhard, German, or Esben, Danish
"brave boar; god bear"
Maime is an uncommon feminine name that may have several origins. It could be a variant spelling of Mayme, which itself is often considered a diminutive of Mary or Mae. The name Mary derives from…
"east"
North and West are easier on the ear, but this works fine if it has some significance for your family. Could be lengthened to Easton.
Italian
"vivacity, zest"
Brio is a musical term with great verve and energy, with possibilities as a first name on the heels of such choices as Cadence, Allegra, and Rio.
Mayme is a vintage feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Mary or Mae. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Mayme has a sweet, old-fashioned charm that speaks to simpler…
Mal is a versatile feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French, it derives from names like Malorie or Mallory, while in Irish it connects to Máire or Molly. In Vietnamese, Mal (often…
Diminutive of Dwynwen
"wave"
Short, but still kind of a mouthful.