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Hebrew
"locking, closing"
This name of the final service on Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is sometimes given symbolically to girls born on that day.
Portuguese and Spanish form of Noelie, French
"Christmas"
This fresh variation of the classic Noel is beginning to rise along with the more familiar Noelle. In 2022, the name nearly quadrupled in popularity in the US and though it declined again in 2023,…
Preslie is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variation of Presley, originally an English surname meaning 'priest's meadow.' This contemporary spelling gained popularity in the early 2000s as…
Feminine diminutive of Randolph
"shield-wolf"
A relic of the midcentury Mandi-Sandi-Andi era.
"gift of god"
The young male star Shia LaBeouf has given this name a male image, but many would consider its sound soft and feminine.
Symone is a feminine name that originated as a variation of Simone, the French feminine form of Simon, which comes from the Hebrew name Shimon meaning "he has heard." With its distinctive spelling…
Tailynn is a modern feminine name that exemplifies the contemporary trend of combining popular name elements to create something distinctive. It blends the prefix 'Tai' with the widely-used suffix…
Spelling variation of Taylor
Tayla is a hybrid name, ala Sayla and Mikayla. Recipe for sudden -- if brief -- new name success: take two of the trendiest choices, Taylor and Kayla, stir, and voila...Tayla, which made it onto the…
Modern invented name
Xya first popped into the American baby name charts in 2000, and has been used used every year, though in low numbers, from 2013 onwards. Modern and almost unique — and with a high Scrabble score —…
Latin
"elevated, high"
Familiar in the 19th- and early 20th-centuries, Alta is little heard today, but it does have that four letter, A-a formula of Alma, Alba, Anna, Ayla, and Anya. Derived from the Latin altus , it has…
Breton form of Anna
"grace"
Also spelled Anael, this offers a new spin on an old standard. Or even a couple of old standards, if you count Annabelle.
Atzi is a rare feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Germanic languages, possibly as a diminutive form meaning 'noble' or 'precious.' Alternatively, it could have Basque…
English diminutive of Barbara, Greek
"foreign woman"
Despite the voluptuous doll's various career choices, from astronaut to doctor, her name still remains a euphemism for "bimbo".
American invented name
The newest addition to the Kylie, Rylie family, really catching on with some parents.
Corrie is a feminine name with multiple origins. Primarily used as a diminutive form of Corinne, Cornelia, or Cora, it has a friendly, approachable quality. In Scottish usage, Corrie refers to a…
Russian, diminutive of Danielle, Hebrew
"judgment of God"
An energetic name with an embroidered feel.
Daysi is a feminine name representing a variation of Daisy, which derives from the Old English word for the day's eye flower. This alternative spelling adds a distinctive touch while maintaining the…
Spelling variation of Ella, English, Hebrew
"all, completely, fairy maiden; terebinth tree"
Ella may well be used as an unusual spelling variation of the familiar Ella, though it is also a Biblical name. Derived from the Hebrew word for the terebinth tree (and occasionally equated with the…
Fallyn is a modern feminine name with an enchanting quality. It appears to blend elements of traditional Irish surnames like Fallon (meaning 'leader' or 'superiority') with the popular '-lyn' ending…
Ghazal is a feminine name with deep cultural roots in Persian, Arabic, Turkish, and Urdu traditions. The name refers to a form of lyrical poetry expressing the pain of loss or separation and the…
