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Cayleigh is a modern feminine name that represents a creative spelling variation of Kaylee or Cayley. This name blends Celtic elements with contemporary style, featuring the traditional Irish surname…
Greek from Latin
"follower of Christ"
Long used as a masculine name, when you think about it there is no reason this word name can't be used on a daughter as well as a son. Only about 1 percent of the baby Christians born today are…
Chyna is a feminine name representing an alternative spelling of 'China,' referring to the Asian country. This contemporary spelling variant gained notable popularity in the 1990s, partly influenced…
French, Bambara, Western African, Modern invention, Kurdish
"lion; shining, bloom; divine + bright, clear; divine + crown; visible, clear"
A familiar sounding name with multiple origins, Diara had a sudden spike in popularity in 2024, when it was given to 64 girls compared to just 13 the year before. Was this rise due to the brand UGG…
Short form of Eleanor
A sweet, breezy short form of Eleanor, that happens to coincide with the name of an ancient Italian town. It is a popular choice in Switzerland, Finland, and France, though the spellings Eléa and…
Sanskrit
"desire"
Esha is a lovely Indian name that would work well outside the Indian sub-continent, perhaps as a substitute to the more unisex Asher.
English variation of Esme, French
"esteemed, beloved"
As the French Esme becomes more popular, it will inevitably spawn spelling variations. This one, like Zoey or Layla, clarifies pronunciation, so while we prefer the original, that's not a bad thing.
Evyn is a modern feminine variation of Evan, which derives from the Welsh name Iefan, a form of John meaning 'God is gracious.' Though traditionally a masculine name, Evyn has gained popularity as a…
Hadlie is a modern feminine name that represents a contemporary variation of names like Hadley or Hailey. With English origins, Hadlie emerged as a distinctive spelling in the early 21st century amid…
Haelyn is a modern feminine name that follows contemporary naming patterns combining traditional elements with unique spellings. It likely evolved as a variation of names like Hayley, Haley, or…
French variation of Yvonne
The I freshens up this name.
Jianni is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a creative variation of Gianni (Italian form of John meaning 'God is gracious'), a feminine form of the masculine name, or a unique…
Diminutive of Marjorie or Jordan
Poet Jorie Graham is the best-known (okay: only known) bearer of this fresh, spirited spin on the Cory-Tory-Rory group. The boys' Jory is a Cornish nickname for George.
Kyanna is a modern feminine name that emerged in American naming culture during the 1990s, reflecting the trend toward creative 'K' names and melodic endings. It may have developed as a variation of…
Lailyn is a modern feminine name that has gained modest popularity in recent years, particularly in the United States. It appears to be a contemporary creation combining elements of popular names…
Diminutive of Alexandra
There were over 1000 baby girls named Lexi -- just Lexi -- in 2015, versus only 72 named Lexy. The reason that Lexi wins: Many parents see the i ending as more feminine for a nickname-name that might…
Lyndy is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive or variant spelling of Linda or Lindy. The name Lindy likely originated as a short form of names containing the element "lind," such as Melinda,…
Lyrik is a feminine name derived from the word 'lyric,' referring to the lyrics of a song or lyrical poetry. This modern word-name emerged from the trend of using artistic and musical terms as given…
Maiza is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Basque tradition, it relates to the word for 'table' and may have rustic, homely connotations. In Arabic contexts, it can mean 'one who…
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese version of Matilda, German
The German Matilda has some European variations that are popular in their native countries. Matilde ranks in Italy's and Portugal's Top 10 for girls, while the French variation Mathilde ranks among…
