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Cristel is a feminine name with European roots, primarily functioning as a variation of Crystal or Christel. Derived from the Latin word 'crystallus' meaning 'ice' or 'clear, transparent stone,' it…
Russian
"well-regarded"
Courageous sister of Raskolnikov in Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment .
Arabic
"kindled, enlivened"
A bright and lively name of Arabic origin, also spelled as Eshal. Currently in the England and Wales Top 1000, it is popular among Muslim families.
Swedish and Danish
"lady, noblewoman"
One of the most popular names in Scandinavia, Freja--or Freyja--was a major deity of Norse paganism. Beautiful, blonde and blue-eyed, she was the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. In the US, the…
Haneen is a feminine name of Arabic origin that carries beautiful meanings of longing, yearning, or nostalgia. The name evokes a sense of deep emotion and tender sentiments. Popular in…
Hartlee is a modern feminine name that likely evolved as a creative variation of Harley or potentially as a feminine form of names containing the Germanic element 'hart' meaning 'strong' or 'brave.'…
A variation of Hailey that nosedived more than 100 places in 2009.
Jerzi is a contemporary feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling of Jersey, which itself may derive from the Channel Island or the U.S. state. Alternatively, it could be viewed as a…
Kashvi is a beautiful feminine name of Sanskrit origin popular in India, particularly among Hindu families. It carries the profound meaning of 'shining' or 'gleaming,' and can also be interpreted as…
Compound name, variation of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
Kaylene is a modern feminine name that gained modest popularity in the late 20th century. It appears to be a creative blend of Katherine short form Kay with the -lene suffix. Katherine, which comes…
Kelsi is a feminine name that emerged as a popular alternative spelling of Kelsey in the late 20th century. Derived from an English surname that originally referred to a place meaning "Cenel's…
Spelling variation of Keisha or Keziah, Hebrew
"cassia tree"
Keysha is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant of Keisha in the United States during the late 20th century, but Keisha is a phonetic spelling of the Biblical Keziah, the name of one of…
Kylynn is a contemporary feminine name that combines elements of popular names like Kylie, Lynn, or Kailyn. This creative blend represents the modern trend of combining prefixes and suffixes to…
Leigha is a feminine name representing a modern, stylized spelling variant of Leah. The original name Leah has Hebrew origins meaning "weary" or "delicate," and appears in the Bible as the first wife…
Lilli is a charming feminine name with multiple origins. It's primarily considered a diminutive of Elizabeth or Lillian, but also stands as a name in its own right in many European countries,…
Welsh form of Molly or Thai
"jasmine flower"
Seems unfamiliar, till you realize everyone will just hear it as Molly. In Wales, Mali is a Top 100 name.
Meaning unknown
Latina "freestyle" singer Nyasia helped put this name on the popularity list.
Diminutive of Roxanne
Audacious offshoot of Roxanne, the wayward heroine of the musical Chicago.
Word name
We call Savvy a Modern Virtue Name, a contemporary version of the Puritan's Hope and Charity, extolling the virtue of shrewdness. And who doesn't want their daughter to grow up to be Savvy in the…
Modern invented name
Saylah is a name manufactured from elements of Sailor (or Saylor) and Kaylah (or Kayla) to make one of those unique baby names that's not quite genuine. Still, it has a pretty sound and is superior…