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English literary term from Greek Kyrie
In literature, a Kyrielle is a form of poetry that has rhyming couplets or quatrains. It originated with the French troubadour tradition. It is called a Kyrielle after the Christian Kyrie. In 2016,…
Variation of Landon
This spelling variation of Landon ranks higher for boys, but the trendy Y in the middle does give the name a feminine touch.
Liyah is a feminine name of varied origins, often considered a variant of Aaliyah, which has Arabic roots meaning 'exalted' or 'heavenly.' It can also be seen as a shortened form of names like…
Lynnox is a contemporary feminine name that blends the traditional Lynn with a modern ending. With no specific historical origin, it appears to be a modern invention inspired by surnames like Lennox…
Spanish, variation of Mary
A pretty elaboration of Mary that's popular in Latin America, echoing the lilting sound of names like Nayeli and Araceli. Marely had a spike of popularity in the States 2007-8, inspired by a…
Scottish surname or compound name
"barren heath, bare promontory; dark rose; honey rose"
Traditionally a Scottish surname, referring to a barren heath, a bare promontory, or headland, Melrose could also be viewed as a mashup of Melanie, Melissa and Rose, as in the case of model and…
Spelling variation of Naiara, Basque place-name
Nayara or Naiara is a Basque name for a Spanish city where the Virgin Mary appeared in medieval times, now a popular girls' name throughout Spain.
Hebrew
"talk, expression"
Also an Israeli place-name, this is an unusual, feminine choice.
Arabic or Semitic
"goddess of the sun"
Nuha is an Arabic name meaning wise, and also a name from Semitic mythology of unknown origin, belonging to an ancient sun goddess.
Spelling variation of Poppy, flower name
Word name Poppy with a contemporary make-over. Poppi was given to 6 girls in England and Wales and 49 babies in the US in a recent year. WWE star Torrie Wilson chose this spelling for her daughter in…
Quincey as a feminine name represents an adaptation of what was traditionally a surname and masculine given name. It derives from the Latin name 'Quintus,' meaning 'fifth,' originally denoting a…
Sedra is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it refers to the Lotus tree or Ziziphus (Sidrat al-Muntaha), a sacred tree in Islamic tradition that marks the boundary of heaven.…
Teigan is a feminine name with Gaelic origins, though it's also used as a variant spelling of the Welsh name Tegwen, meaning 'fair' or 'beautiful.' In some interpretations, it may derive from…
Norse
"wail, lament"
The Old Norse word væla, meaning to wail or lament, is the source of the English word "wail" today. Despite the sorrowful meaning, Vaela has a beautiful sound.
Variation of Adley
First came Hadley, then Adley, and now, Adlee.
Word name
One of the new literalist religious names, like Blessing, Heavenly and Neveah. More male than female, but essentially unisex.
Bexleigh is a modern feminine name that combines the place name Bexley (a borough in Greater London, England) with the trendy '-leigh' suffix that has become popular in contemporary naming patterns.…
Welsh
"white breast"
One of the loveliest of the Welsh names , striking the perfect balance between being familiar and unusual. In Wales, the female spelling is always Bronwen, but Americans usually see a "y" as adding…
"priest"
Cohen is a common last name among Jews and an important spiritual name in the Jewish religion, associated with the hereditary priests who claimed descent from the biblical Aaron. As a result of its…
Cristal is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from 'crystallum' meaning 'clear ice' or 'mineral quartz.' It's a variation of Crystal, which evokes imagery of clarity, purity, and beauty. The…
