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English nature name
"prairie"
Unspecific place name with a wonderfully wide-open, spacious, western feel; used for a character in Thomas Pynchon's novel Vineland . Prairie is derived from the Old French word praierie , which…
Spelling variation of Raya
The popularity of Maya clarifies the pronunciation of Raya, which makes that the better spelling of this name.
Rozlyn is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of Rosalind or Rosalyn. Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'horse' and 'soft' or 'tender,' the name has evolved far beyond…
German, short form of Rudolph
"famous wolf"
Rudy hasn't yet enjoyed the comeback of cousin name Ruby, despite having been chosen by hip couple Sadie Frost and Jude Law, but it still could happen. Rudy has a lot going for it as a…
Ruqayyah is a feminine name of Arabic origin with deep Islamic significance. It was the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's daughters, giving it special importance in Muslim communities worldwide. The…
German
"rich"
The trendy surname name Ryker, in the US Top 200 for boys, is now used in increasing numbers for girls.
Saavi is a feminine name of Indian origin, particularly rooted in Sanskrit. The name typically means 'knowledge,' 'wisdom,' or 'learning,' reflecting intellectual qualities valued in Indian culture.…
Arabic
"fortunate, lucky"
A feminine form of Sadi, this Arabic name has the bright and hopeful meaning of "lucky, fortunate". Reflecting a parent's wishes for a child's future, or their feelings towards having a baby, Sadia…
Spelling variation of Sally, diminutive of Sarah, Hebrew
"princess"
Sallie ranked highest along with other -ie ending girls' names in the 1800s. It's been downhill since then for Sallie, though she didn't fall off the Top 1000 until 1970. Last year, only a couple…
Dutch
"Saxon"
From the first time we saw the name Saskia attached to a portrait of Rembrandt's wife (her full name was Saakje van Uylenburgh, but she was always called Saskia), we have found it utterly charming…
French
"solemn"
This is a soft, soignée French girls' name that has become familiar here via singer Solange Knowles, younger sister of Beyonce. It is also the name of a martyred ninth century saint, a poor…
"alive, lively"
A surname diminutive of Vivian, notably associated with the patron saint of priests, Jean-Marie Vianney, this spelling is predominantly used as a feminine name in Latin America, while traditional…
Yazmine is a feminine name representing a variation of Jasmine, which derives from the Persian word 'yasmin,' referring to the fragrant flowering plant. The spelling with 'Y' and 'z' gives the name a…
Hebrew
"zealous, ardent"
An appealing name almost unknown in our culture but with roots in several others; worldlier than cousins Celia and Delia.
Aaryn is a feminine name that represents a modern, alternative spelling of the classic name Erin, which has Irish Gaelic origins meaning 'peace' or 'Ireland.' This contemporary spelling variant…
German, Hebrew
"noble; an eternity with God"
Adel might be considered a spelling variation of Adele, derived from the Germanic element adal meaning "noble", with the final '-e' removed to make it more concise and less girly. Alternatively, it…
"God is my master"
A feminine form of Adriel, a Biblical name that has soared up the US charts in the 2020s . A possible successor to Adrienne and Danielle or an alternative to Arielle and Adeline, Adrielle was give to…
Ahlam is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'dreams' or 'visions.' The name carries beautiful significance in Arabic culture, where dreams are often considered meaningful and sometimes…
Ahri is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Korean, it can mean 'elegant' or 'graceful,' while in Turkish it relates to concepts of purity. The name gained significant…
Greek from Hebrew
"bountiful"
Biblical name from the New Testament. The Book of Philemon mentions Apphia as a Christian woman in Colossae.
