Updated November 2023
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Chinese
"treasure, jewel"
Name introduced here via Chinese cinema, has middle-place potential.
Hagne is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, pronounced approximately as 'HAG-nee.' In classical Greek, it means 'pure' or 'holy' and was an epithet associated with several Greek goddesses,…
Del is a concise feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names like Adele, Adelaide, or Delilah, but also stands independently. In Spanish, 'del' means 'of the,' giving the…
Bayze is a modern feminine name with a contemporary feel. It likely developed as a variant spelling of names like Baize or as a unique creation inspired by words like 'blaze' or 'praise.' The name…
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.
Bab is a diminutive feminine name with several possible origins. Most commonly, it functions as a nickname for Barbara, which derives from Greek meaning 'foreign' or 'strange.' In Persian culture,…
Barbe is a feminine name of French origin, serving as the French form of Barbara. Deriving from the Greek word 'barbaros,' originally meaning 'foreign' or 'strange,' the name was later associated…
Nickname for Barbara or Babette
Babs is an old-fashioned nickname for Barbara, itself an old-fashioned name that was hugely popular in the 20th century but that's not (yet) on its way back in. If you really want a vintage-y…
Baírbre is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Barbara, featuring the distinctive Irish accent mark (fada) over the 'i'. The name derives ultimately from Greek 'barbaros,' which referred to…
English word, Old English
"an inlet of the sea where the land curves inward; berry"
One of the most usable of the pleasant, newly adopted nature/water names (like Lake and Ocean), especially in middle position. It's gentle, slightly whimsical, but grounded by its similarity to May…
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…
English diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
"she who brings happiness"
Bea is a former old lady name that's cute again as a short form — and is now beginning to stand on its own. Bee is a variation that, like Bea, can work as a diminutive for any name that starts with…
A rarely seen member of the Beatrice clan, with its own distinctive charm.
Beat as a feminine name is extremely rare and unconventional. It may function as a short form of Beatrice or Beatrix, names derived from Latin 'beatrix' meaning 'voyager' or 'blessed.' Alternatively,…
Italian, diminutive of Beatrice
Though Beatrice has the lovely Italian pronunciation bay-uh-TREE-chay, Bice has the problematic BEE-chay -- a bit too close to a word that would cause playground probs in the US. Italian…
Animal name or English diminutive of Beatrice, Latin
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…
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…
English diminutive of Beatrix, Latin
"she who brings happiness; blessed"
Before Beatrice there was Beatrix, which leads naturally to the short form Trix. Trixie is a wise-cracking gum-snapping waitress but Trix is sleek and mischievous -- tricks, get it?
Short form of Rebecca or English
"one living beside a small stream"
Although the single-named singer is male, this might be a girl's nickname name or a sleek nature name that's perfect in the middle.
French
"dark brown"
This fabric word name would be a one-of-a-kind.