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Choyce is a distinctive feminine name that represents a creative spelling of 'Choice,' reflecting the growing trend of word names with personalized spellings. This uncommon name conveys the idea of…
Catalan
"gracious gifts, benefits"
The Catalan form of Mercedes, with the same Marian associations.
French
"faith, confidence"
This rare virtue name has an appealing meaning, but the potential for confusion with "fiancé" (which comes from the same root) would give most people pause. It can also be short for the more feisty…
Ylvi is a feminine Scandinavian name with Norse origins, considered a variant of Ylva, which derives from the Old Norse word "úlfr" meaning "wolf." In Nordic countries, particularly Sweden, Norway,…
American word name
"Saint"
Saint went quickly from word to celebrity baby name to accepted baby boy name and now to baby girl name. And there's nothing historically or etymologically gendered about Saint, so why not?
English, diminutive of Dorothy
"gift of God"
An old-fashioned Dorothy short form — today we prefer Dolly, Dot, or Dottie.
English, word name
The same stylish sounds as Vale, but with more secrecy.
Hebrew
"ascended, uplifted, high"
Eli is more often considered a Biblical classic for boys, with the name ranking in the Top 100 alongside Biblical choices for boys, like Elias, Elijah and Levi. Despite this, nearly 50 girls in the…
Arabic
"gift"
Typically a masculine name in Turkey and Arabic countries.
English
"wetland, marsh"
A fen is an English marshland, and Fenn came into use as a habitational surname for a person who dwelt near one. Could be a fresh alternative to Fern or Gwen.
"you are mine"
A possible alternative to the ever-common Leah.
English word name
"growing luxuriantly"
A rich new word name possibility with vivid ties to nature and greenery. Now that Lux is a contender for both sexes, it's only a matter of time before Lush breaks into the charts itself.
"happy, friendly"
The surname of enterprising journalist Nellie Bly and poet Robert Bly makes a simple, modern, and upbeat sounding choice for either a boy or a girl.
Short form of Olivia, Latin
"olive tree"
Olivia and Olive are popular, but this mini-name cuts them down to their essence. It is unisex, and debuted for girls on the extended US charts in 2020. Last year, only six baby girls were named Oli.
Greek
"flame"
A rare and striking flower name, in use in English since the late 19th century, which takes its name from the Greek word for "flame".
Jlynn is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a modern variant or creative spelling of names like Lynn, Jalynn, or J'Lynn. The distinctive spelling with the initial 'J' directly connected…
Variation of Kelsey, English surname
"Cenel's island"
The surname of Taylor Swift's NFL beau, Travis Kelce, is seeing new life as a given name. Could Swifties take this name to the top? We've seen predictions that Kelce will be a trending baby name in…
"nature and literary name"
A unisex French name that ranks in the Top 200 for boys and the Top 500 for girls there, inspired by a character with the surname Swann in Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time . As a given name, it…
Diminutive of Katariina, Finnish and Estonian
"pure"
Common as a stand-alone name in Estonia.
Udy is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, though it remains relatively rare globally. It may be related to the Hebrew name 'Yehuda' (Judah), meaning 'praise' or 'thanks,' or could be a diminutive form…