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Rubie is a charming variation of Ruby, which derives from the Latin word "ruber," meaning "red" - referencing the precious gemstone. This spelling with an 'ie' ending gives the classic name a…
Safiyyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'pure' or 'chosen friend.' This beautiful name holds significant importance in Islamic tradition as it was the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's…
Arabic
"calmness, tranquility"
A gentle Arabic name with a serene meaning, Saja has been connected to names such as Sakina, Safaa, Sajwa, and Salwa, all associated with comfort and calm. Others may link it to Sajida, however,…
Variation of Shay, Hebrew
"gift"
Despite sounding feminine to English speakers, Shaya is a unisex name more common among baby boys — the male version also has roots in Arabic.
Sanskrit
"the epitome of femininity"
A name that literally means femininity, but which doesn't come across as too frilly or overdone, could be a nice choice for parents looking for a name to honor their daughter. Tanvi Shah, the first…
Teegan is a contemporary feminine name with Irish and Welsh origins. It likely derives from the Irish surname Ó Tadhgáin (descendant of Tadhgán) or possibly from the Welsh 'teg' meaning 'fair' or…
Tibetian
"Holder of the teaching"
Tenzin (sometimes also written as Tenzing or Stanzin) is a unisex Tibetan name which is one of the given names of the current Dalai Lama, Jetsun Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso. A notable…
Viana is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Portuguese contexts, it likely derives from place names such as Viana do Castelo. It may also have Latin roots related to "via" meaning…
Weslyn is a modern feminine name that combines elements of traditional names with contemporary styling. It appears to be a feminine variation of Wesley, which originated as an English surname meaning…
Yulieth is a feminine name with Hispanic origins, particularly popular in Colombia and other Latin American countries. It appears to be a creative variation combining elements of names like Yuli or…
Greek
A name with a weather-related meaning, a tie to mythology, and an airy, bright sound, Aella is a quietly rising choice, with 51 American babies receiving the name in a recent year. In Greek…
Finnish and Sami variation of Helga, diminutive of Aileen, Anglicization of Eilidh
"holy, blessed; bright and shining light"
An attractive Scandinavian take on Helga, or a potential Helen nickname.
Scandinavian; Finnish; Slovene; Croatian; Serbian, from Russian
"grace"
Anja is one of the most international of several versions of Ann/Anna now being imported, also including Anya and Annika. Anja is heard in several European cultures, including Germany, the…
Arha is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. In the fantasy literature realm, it appears as a significant name in Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea series, meaning 'the eaten one' and…
English diminutive of Rebecca
"servant of God"
The currently preferred replacement for Becky, sometimes used on its own.
"she who brings victory"
Rarely heard today-- it fell off the list around 1980--Bernice is a biblical name of Greek origin. In the Bible, she is a sister of King Agrippa. Bernice was a Top 100 name in the US for more than…
Brissa is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Spanish word 'brisa' meaning 'breeze,' giving it a light, natural connotation. Alternatively, it could be a…
Place name, Arabic
"the strong; the conqueror"
On trend for boys but with plenty of unisex appeal too, the place name Cairo was put on the map for girls when model Beverly Peele chose it for her daughter. Given to around 50 girls each year, it…
Chole is a feminine name that likely originated as a variant spelling of Chloe, which comes from Greek meaning 'blooming' or 'green shoot.' This alternative spelling has existed throughout history…
Darlin is a sweet, affectionate feminine name that evolved from the English term of endearment 'darling.' This transformation from a common term of affection to a proper name reflects a trend of…
