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Daisha is a feminine name that emerged in American usage in the latter part of the 20th century. The name may have multiple possible origins: it could be a variation of Dasha (a Russian diminutive of…
Deena is a feminine name with multiple origins. In Arabic, it means 'religion' or 'faith,' while in Hebrew it can be interpreted as 'judged' or 'vindicated.' The name also has Sanskrit roots where it…
Feminization of Ebbe, Swedish and Danish, or variation of Old English Æbbe
"bear god; brave boar"
Ebba, the feminine version of Ebbe (a diminutive of Eberhard or Asbjorn) and also a form of an old English name, is in the Swedish Top 10 but virtually unknown in the US. However, with the rise of…
English surname
"flat-topped hill"
Though Embry became famous as the name of a boy werewolf in Twilight , we think its Em- beginning and -y ending make it perfectly appropriate for a girl. You might consider it as an alternative to…
Gracey is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive or variant spelling of Grace. With its added 'y' ending, it transforms the classic virtue name into something with a more playful, informal…
Hajar is a feminine name of Arabic origin with profound religious significance in Islamic tradition. It honors Hajar (Hagar in Biblical texts), the wife of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham) and mother of…
Harleen is a feminine name of Punjabi and Sikh origin, combining elements that mean 'God's love' or 'with God's grace.' The name blends 'Har' (a reference to God) with 'leen' (absorbed or immersed).…
Hebrew
"Jehovah exists"
The origins of Jesiah are uncertain — is it biblical? A Josiah-Jesse mashup? We don't have the answer (sorry!), but we can tell you that Jesiah is a relatively rare alternative to Josiah, with the…
Jolyne is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation of Jolene or Jolie. With French influences, it connects to words meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful.' The name gained some recognition…
Variation of Jocelyn, German
"member of the Gauts tribe"
Joslynn is a contemporary feminine name that blends elements of Jocelyn and the popular -lynn ending that emerged in the late 20th century. This hybrid creation maintains the soft, melodic quality of…
Diminutive of Katherine
"pure"
Since the 2000s, Keidy has risen from obscurity to being used more than 150 times in 2023. Borne by Venezuelan model and photographer, Keidy Moreno Marín, Estonian skier, Keidy Kaasiku, model Keidy…
, modern invented name
Hot R & B singer Kelis Rogers's name is a combination of those of her parents' -- Kenneth and Eveliss.
Laci is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be considered a modern variation of Lacey, which derived from a Norman surname referring to a person from Lassy, France. It also has connections…
Hungarian diminutive of Lívia and Lídia, Hindi variant of Lila, Italian, Swedish, and Danish word name
"to envy; from Lydia; lilac; little; purple"
This sweet and underused name is a multicultural choice with a surprising number of meanings. It is used as a diminutive of Lívia and Lídia in Hungary (meaning "envy" and "from Lydia" respectively),…
English
"lynx glade"
An English place and surname with a fierce natural meaning. Loxley is a village and river name from Yorkshire, England, famous for being the purported birthplace of Robin Hood. Loxley Chase was an…
Spelling variation of Luca; Italian place name
This spelling is more unisex than either Luca or Luka, perhaps because it is also an Italian city name. However, it fell for both genders in 2021, as the Disney movie Luca sent that spelling…
Italian, from Hebrew
"gift of God"
This pretty, international feminization of Matthew was chosen by Mira Sorvino for her daughter, Mattea Angel. As the Spanish Mateo and the Italian Matteo become more popular for baby boys throughout…
Hindi
"religious service"
Unlike Pamela and Melanie, Mela feels fresh and unusual.
Russian, diminutive of Mikhail
This was a 100 percent boys' name till the willowy Mischa Barton of TV's "The OC" made it unisex, a la Sascha.
English slang
"aggressive energy, know-how"
Like Penn Jillette, you can have your own little brash babe.
