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English word name or diminutive of Candace, Latin
"white, pure, sincere"
Too sugary sweet and inconsequential for a modern girl.
Carsen is a contemporary unisex name that originated as a variant spelling of Carson, a surname derived from Scottish and Northern English origins meaning 'son of Carr' or 'son of the marsh-dweller.'…
Cayla is a feminine name with multiple origin theories. Most commonly, it's considered a modern variant of Kayla, which itself derives from the Irish Gaelic name Caoilainn, meaning 'slim and fair.'…
Daleth is a feminine name derived from the fourth letter of the Hebrew alphabet (ד). In Hebrew, the letter represents a door or pathway and carries the numerical value of four. As a name, Daleth is…
Hebrew
"delicate or judged"
The modern name Dena can be considered to come from either of two Old Testament names. Adina, which means delicate, was the name of a male soldier in the Bible. Dinah, meaning judged, Dinah was the…
Diminutive of Dove or Deborah, English, Hebrew
"dove; bee"
Dovie was a fairly popular nickname name a century or more ago, dropping off the Top 1000 in the 1940s only to be heading back uphill now. Given to around 30 girls in a recent year, Dovie has a way…
Duaa is a feminine name of Arabic origin that carries significant spiritual meaning. It translates to 'prayer' or 'supplication' in Arabic, representing the act of calling upon Allah in Islam. This…
Welsh
"life, spirit"
This Celtic goddess and Arthurian name may sound terminally old-ladyish to many ears--but so did names like Ella and Etta not so long ago. So Enid is yet another forgotten four-letter E-possibility:…
Mande from Arabic
"captivating, a woman who abstains"
A West African version of the Arabic name Fatima, also used by diaspora communities, e.g. in France. The name of the fruit soda brand was created by the German branch of Coca-Cola in 1940. It derives…
English
"kindness, benefit; approval, support"
A warm-sounding word and virtue name used by the Puritans and still popular in parts of Africa, especially with the Favour spelling. It might be used as a nickname for the longer, perhaps even bolder…
Finleigh is a modern feminine variation of the traditional Scottish and Irish name Finley, which means 'fair-haired hero' or 'fair warrior.' The distinctive spelling with '-leigh' instead of '-ley'…
Giannah is a feminine name that appears to be a modern elaboration of Gianna, which itself is an Italian diminutive of Giovanna (the Italian feminine form of John). The name ultimately traces back to…
Gissel is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Germanic name Gisela, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' in the historical sense of a noble person given as security in…
Word name
Talk about pressure! Too much name for any little girl to bear.
Hazleigh is a modern feminine name that represents a creative evolution of the traditional name Hazel. Combining the nature-inspired Hazel, which refers to the hazelnut tree and a greenish-brown…
Jasleen is a feminine name of Punjabi and Sikh origin, combining 'Jas' meaning 'glory' or 'reputation' with 'leen' meaning 'absorbed in' or 'drenched in'. Together, the name conveys the beautiful…
Jessy is a sweet, familiar name used for girls, though it occasionally appears as a male name as well. Typically considered a diminutive of Jessica (which comes from the Hebrew name Yiskah, meaning…
Keilyn is a contemporary feminine name that has gained modest popularity since the early 2000s. It appears to be a creative blend of the popular prefix "Kei-" (as in Keisha or Keith) with the trendy…
Keysi is a feminine name with contemporary origins, likely developed as a modern creation inspired by the melodic sounds of names beginning with 'K' and ending with 'i' or 'y.' It may be related to…
Kiani is a feminine name with multiple cultural connections. In Persian, it relates to the ancient Kayanian dynasty and carries royal associations, while in Hawaiian, it can mean 'divine'. The name…
