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Ryelle is a contemporary feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a creative variation of Riley, a blend of Ryan and Elle, or derived from the word 'rye' combined with the feminine…
Rylei is a modern feminine name that represents the contemporary trend of creative spellings for traditional names. It appears to be a variation of Riley, which originated as an Irish surname meaning…
Arabic, Spanish
"swooping eagle; meadow"
Another astral name, this one relating to one of the largest and brightest stars in the heavens, is popular in Scandinavia and Spain, where it ranks among the Top 50 girls' names . Although still…
Xoey is a contemporary feminine name that offers a unique spelling variation of the more traditional Zoey. The distinctive 'X' beginning gives this name an edgy, modern appeal while maintaining the…
Spanish variant of Yemọja, Yoruba
"mother of fish"
A Spanish form of the Yoruba goddess name, Yemọja, this variation is used by the Afro-American community in South America and in the Caribbean. In Yoruba tradition, Yemọja (meaning "mother of fish")…
Russian, variation of Yuliya, cognate of Julia
"youth"
This is the Armenian version of the familia Julia, which has a rich and evocative sound. Other variations are Iuliya, and the diminitive Yulya.
Ethiopian or Slovene variation of Rozalija
"a people from southwest Ethiopia; rose"
Simple but sultry.
Zalia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Zahlia (Arabic for 'beautiful flower') or Zelia (Greek for 'zeal'). Some consider it a modern elaboration of Zara or…
Zianna is a modern feminine name that has gained modest popularity in recent decades. Though its precise origins are unclear, it likely developed as a creative variation combining elements of names…
Diminutive of Adelaide or Adeline
This name has become increasingly popular, though usually with the Addie spelling. In fact, Addy/Addie has taken over for Maddie and Allie as one of the most frequently-heard short forms for a range…
Ailah is a melodic feminine name with multiple cultural origins. It may be a variant of Ayla, which has Turkic roots meaning 'moonlight' or 'halo of light around the moon.' Alternatively, it could be…
Bosnian variation of Ayla, Turkish
"halo, moonlight"
Variation of Amy or Aimee, French
"beloved"
Amy and all her sisters and cousins was such a popular name that this version was among the Top 1000 girl names in the US until the mid-90s. Last year only 32 baby girls were names Amie.
Anzal is a feminine name with possible Arabic origins, where it may be related to 'inzal' meaning 'descent' or 'sending down.' The name is uncommon in Western countries but may have more presence in…
Aryn is a contemporary feminine name with various potential origins. It may be a modern spelling variation of Erin (the anglicized form of Éirinn, meaning 'from Ireland'), a feminine form of Aaron…
Persian, Turkish, Kurdish
"spring"
A beautiful option for a springtime baby. Bahar is also the name of a Persian newspaper and many villages in Iran. Bahaar is an alternation spelling that may create more difficulties in…
German
"bright, glorious"
Ever since Allied soldiers in World War I dubbed the enormous German cannon "Big Bertha", this name hasn't worked for a sweet little baby girl. But this was not always so. Hard as it might be to…
Sanskrit
"awakening; enlightenment"
Bodhi relates to the Buddhist concept of enlightenment and has been a hot baby name in recent years, most notably for boys. Sunny yet calm, Bodhi conveys a state of being free from hatred and greed…
Modern invented name
Braylen is a trendy boys' name that's ranked on the US Top 1000 for nearly 20 years now. While the name is definitely given to some baby girls in the US -- 40 last year, to be exact -- it's used less…
Bryelle is a contemporary feminine name that emerged in the early 21st century, likely created as a feminine variation of Bryan/Brian or a blend of the popular 'Bry-' prefix with the French-inspired…
