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Variation of Louis, German and French
"renowned warrior"
With Stevie, Scottie, and Charlie on the rise, and Lula, Lucy, Eloise, and Lucia all in style, we're predicting a rise in baby girls called Louie. Fitting the "boyish-nicknames-for-girls" trend, it…
Lynden is a feminine name with Germanic and English origins, though it can occasionally be used for boys as well. It literally means 'linden tree' or 'from the linden hill,' referring to the linden…
Turkish, from Arabic
"angel"
A Turkish word name with a sweet angelic meaning.
English
"mist"
Misty is simultaneously an airy and nature inspired choice and a nickname-y gem with a retro feel. First appearing in the US Top 1000 back in the 1960s, it peaked in 1977 when it reached #40. It was…
Maori, Samoan
"deep ocean, sea"
This Maori name, often heard in New Zealand, is an attractive, evocative choice for lovers of the ocean made famous – perhaps too famous – by the Disney heroine. Moana was also an alternate name for…
Mykah is a contemporary unisex name that functions as a modern spelling variation of Micah. While traditionally more common for boys, Mykah has seen increasing use for girls. The biblical name Micah…
English diminutive of Cornelia, Eleanor, Helena, or McNeilly, English, Scottish
"horn; shining torch; son of the poet"
A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong sounding Cornelia, as a playful alternative to Nelly from Eleanor and Helena, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the…
Oumou is a feminine name with West African origins, particularly common in countries like Mali, Senegal, and Guinea. It is a variant of Umm or Ummu, which derives from Arabic meaning 'mother of.' In…
Raena is a beautiful feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Raina (of Slavic origin meaning 'queen' or 'peaceful'), or it could relate to the Hebrew name Raina meaning…
Arabic
"land that is lush and rich in water"
This unisex Arabic name is most frequently used for baby boys in the US, although a significant number of girls are named Rayan each year as well. The emphasis belongs on the second syllable.
Variation of Rivka
Roslynn is a feminine name that blends elements of 'rose' and 'lynn,' creating a name that evokes natural beauty and grace. It's a variant of Rosalind, which derives from Germanic elements meaning…
Ruchy is a feminine name that functions primarily as a diminutive or nickname form of Ruth in Yiddish-speaking Jewish communities. Ruth has Hebrew origins meaning 'friend' or 'companion.' Ruchy…
Saydee is a contemporary feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a modern variant spelling of Sadie, which originated as a diminutive of Sarah (meaning 'princess' in Hebrew). The…
Shloka is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin with deep cultural significance in Hindu tradition. The word literally means 'verse' and refers specifically to the verses of ancient Hindu texts like the…
Nature name
"sparrow, a bird"
With related choices such as Lark and Phoenix gaining popularity, why not Sparrow? Though it's usually thought of as a female name, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden chose it for their son.
"high up"
Sumayyah was the first Muslim martyr. This name, with its mellifluous sounds, works well in the West.
Tommi is a feminine variation of the name Tommy, which itself is traditionally a diminutive form of Thomas. While Thomas derives from the Aramaic name Ta'oma meaning 'twin', Tommi as a feminine name…
Aramaic, English
"twin"
Cute boyish nickname for Thomasina, Thomasin or Tamsin.
Hindi
"basil"
Tulsi is more than a simple nature name: The holy basil plant is sacred in the Hindu religion, used to honor the god Vishnu and representative of his consort, the goddess Tulsi. The Tulsi plant is…
