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Prew is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymological origins. It may be a variant spelling of 'Prue,' which is a diminutive of Prudence, meaning 'caution' or 'discretion' from Latin…
Diminutive of Prudence, virtue name
With the return of the less obvious virtue names such as Verity and Prudence, vintage nickname names like Pru may follow in their wake.
Maebh is an ancient feminine Irish name pronounced similar to 'Maeve.' It derives from the legendary queen Medb of Connacht in Irish mythology, whose name means 'she who intoxicates' or 'the cause of…
Fruit name
Prune is a fruit name loved by the French, for whom it's a Plum equivalent. In the U.S., Plum works, but Prune is not a name we'd want to inflict on a child. Prunella is slightly more plausible.
Greek
"breath"
This name of the mortal girl loved by Eros is too loaded with psyche/psycho/psychic associations. The mythological Psyche became goddess of the soul.
Hawaiian
"flower"
Overly teasable.
Madre is an unusual feminine name derived from the Spanish word meaning "mother." This name carries profound significance, representing nurturing qualities and maternal connection across many Latin…
Diminutive of Margery or Margaret
"pearl"
A super diminutive nickname name, and sometime Madonna nickname – it was how the British tabloids referred to her when she moved to London in the 1990s, which she found annoying until then husband…
Scottish surname
"speckled, freckled"
Among the more masculine of the short unisex B names, Brice is less popular than Bryce for both sexes. There were 240 boys named Brice in the US in one recent year, versus only five girls -- and more…
Quinne is a feminine variation of Quinn, which originated as an Irish surname derived from the Gaelic 'Ó Cuinn,' meaning 'descendant of Conn.' The name Conn translates to 'wisdom' or 'chief.' Quinne…
Baze is an uncommon feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the surname Baze, which has roots in various European languages. As a first name, Baze could be a variant of…
Rashke is an uncommon feminine name with possible Eastern European or Slavic origins. It may be a variant of names like Rasha or Rashka, potentially derived from Slavic roots. The name could be a…
English nature name
Until now, most girls called Shell used it as a nickname for Shelley or Michelle. Today's Shell is much more likely to be a nature name, cool and beachy, fit for all genders.
Leece is an uncommon feminine name that may have evolved as a variant spelling of Lisa or Lise, or as a surname-turned-first-name. It potentially relates to the Italian city of Lecce or could be a…
Mabbs is an unusual feminine name that likely originated as a surname. It appears to be a variation or diminutive of Mabel, which comes from the Latin 'amabilis' meaning 'lovable.' As a first name,…
Meave is a feminine name with Irish Gaelic origins, typically considered a variant spelling of Maeve (also spelled Maev or Maiv). The original Maeve comes from the Irish name Meadhbh, pronounced…
Diminutive of Andrea, feminine form of Andrew
"strong and manly"
This unique one-syllable name was added to the mix by Mariel Hemingway for her now grown model/actress daughter; it could make a distinctive middle name or Bree substitute.
French
"dark brown"
This fabric word name would be a one-of-a-kind.
Chia is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Italian, it's a diminutive of Lucia, meaning "light." In Chinese, depending on the character used, it can mean "good" or "beautiful." The…
Duce is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Italian, where 'duce' means 'leader' or 'duke,' though this connection carries historical complications due to…