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English surname and place-name
"Wynn's channel or stream"
Winslet is one of a legion of surnames newly considered fair game as first names. The inspiration may be British star Kate, but she's not the only reason parents are attracted to Winslet, one of…
Zayra is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections, appearing in Arabic, Hebrew, and Spanish language contexts. In Arabic, it relates to 'zahra' meaning 'flower' or 'blossom,' while some link…
Spelling variation of Alice, German
"noble"
Alyce is an aceepted enough variation that there were more than 50 baby girls given the name with this spelling in the US last year. Of course, there were more than 3600 baby girls named Alice,…
Anslee is a modern feminine name that emerged as a creative spelling variation of Ainsley, which originated as a Scottish surname meaning 'one's own meadow' or 'hermitage clearing.' This contemporary…
Variation of Ashley, English
"dweller near the ash tree meadow"
The Ashlee variation of the megapopular 90s favorite Ashley is best-known as the name of Ashlee Simpson, younger sister of Jessica.
Brianny is a feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration of the name Brianna, which itself is a feminine form of Brian (of Irish and Gaelic origin meaning 'noble' or 'high'). The addition…
Brixlee is a modern feminine name that exemplifies contemporary naming trends toward distinctive sounds and creative spellings. Likely derived from the increasingly popular Brixley or constructed…
Variation of Corinne, French from Greek
"maiden"
A spelling variant of Corinne, which ranked a little behind its sister spelling until the 1990s when it fell out of favor.
Deysi is a distinctive spelling variant of Daisy, bringing a multicultural flair to the classic flower name. The traditional Daisy derives from the Old English 'dæges eage' meaning 'day's eye,'…
Elleigh is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of 'Ellie,' which itself is a diminutive of names like Eleanor, Elizabeth, or Ellen. The distinctive spelling with the…
English diminutive of Elva, Irish
"leader of the elves"
If Ellie and Evie are fashionable, why not Elvie? This is a diminutive of the Anglicized version of the Irish name spelled Ailbhe.
Emree is a modern feminine name that has gained modest popularity in the 21st century. It likely emerged as a creative spelling variant of Emery or Emory, names with Germanic origins meaning…
Galia is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Hebrew, it means 'wave of God' or 'God will redeem,' while in Russian and Slavic languages, it serves as a diminutive of Galina, meaning…
French, feminine variation of George
Has a musty 1940s feel. Try Georgia -- or Georgiana.
Grettel is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Gretel, which itself is a diminutive of Margaret, derived from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' The spelling with double 't'…
Hayzel is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Hazel. The traditional name Hazel derives from the Old English word 'hæsel,' referring to the hazelnut tree and its…
Kaiyah is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of names like Kaya, Kaia, or Kayla. The distinctive spelling with the internal 'iy' combination gives it a contemporary feel while…
Kaley is a feminine name with Irish roots, related to the surname Cayley or Kaley, which derived from a place name meaning 'woodland clearing.' It gained significant popularity in the late 1990s and…
Kaylah is a feminine variant of the name Kayla, which originated from several sources including the Gaelic name 'Caolán' meaning 'slender' or the Yiddish name 'Kaila' meaning 'crown of laurel.' With…
Kelsea is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Kelsey, which began as an English surname derived from place names meaning 'Cenel's island' or 'ship's island.' This alternative…
