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Dayra is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. It might be derived from the Arabic name 'Daira' meaning 'circle' or 'halo,' symbolizing completeness and protection. In some Hispanic…
Deisy is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Daisy, which derives from the flower name and ultimately from the Old English 'dægeseage,' meaning 'day's eye.' This alternative spelling…
Short form of Desiree, French
"desired"
Desi makes Desiree a lot cuter and more boyish.
Eleen is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Eileen or Helen. With Celtic and Greek influences, it likely shares origins with Eileen (derived from the Irish 'Eibhlín,' a form of…
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…
English diminutive or names ending with 'etta' or 'ette'
"little"
Ettie or Etty works as a nickname for any name with a prominent "et" sound, usually at the end: think Henrietta, Juliette or Colette. The -ette ending is a French diminutive suffix.
Feminine form of Faiz
"victorious, triumphant, successful"
Also appearing as Fayza, Faizah, Fayiza, and Feyza (in Turkish), Faiza is a strong-willed and ambitious name of Arabic origin. It comes from the word Fa'iz meaning "successful". Notable bearers…
English
"hallowed island"
Halsey became famous as a girls' first name via singer-songwriter Halsey, who took her name from Halsey Street in Brooklyn, where she was living when she began writing songs. It's also an anagram of…
Jayleigh is a feminine name that represents the modern trend of combining popular name elements to create something distinctive. It merges the popular prefix 'Jay' (which can reference birds or be…
Jaylen is a contemporary name that gained popularity in the late 20th century. Likely created as a variation of names beginning with 'Jay' (such as Jason or Jayson) combined with the popular '-len'…
Jersi is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling of Jersey, the name of the largest Channel Island and a U.S. state. It may also draw inspiration from similar-sounding names or…
Kaily is a feminine name with several possible origins, most commonly considered a modern variant of Kayley, Kaley, or Kelly. These names have Irish and Gaelic roots, with meanings relating to…
Spelling variation of Caitlin
Kaitlin is a variation of Caitlin that's on a steep decline; it dropped out of the Top 1000 in 2013, after more than three decades on the list.
Spelling variation of Cassia, Greek
"cinnamon"
Kassia is the k-styled spelling variation of rising star name Cassia, an obscure but attractive botanical choice drawn from the cassia tree, which produces a cinnamon-like spice. The biblical Keziah…
Korie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Corey or Cory, which derived from the Old Norse name Kori, meaning 'seething pool' or possibly from an Old…
Kylan is a contemporary feminine name with a modern sound and feel. The name appears to be a feminine variation of Kyle or a creative spelling of Kyla, potentially with Irish origins meaning 'narrow…
Kynleigh is a feminine name that emerged as part of the modern trend toward creative spellings and the popular '-leigh' suffix ending. This contemporary American creation likely evolved from names…
Liani is a beautiful feminine name with multiple origins. In Hawaiian, it means 'to wind around' or 'to cling,' evoking imagery of vines and natural beauty. In some cultures, it's considered a…
English, from Persian
"bluish or lilac"
Could Lilac be the next Lila or Lily or Violet? It certainly has a lot going for it--those lilting double 'l's, the fabulous fragrance it exudes, and the fact that it's a color name as well,…
Lilyan is a charming feminine name, primarily a variant spelling of Lillian, which derives from the Latin 'Lilium' meaning 'lily.' The lily flower symbolizes purity and innocence in many cultures.…
