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Ailey is a feminine name with Scottish Gaelic origins, derived from the word "aileach" meaning "rocky place" or "stone fort." The name has connections to various geographic locations in Scotland and…
Ariam is a multicultural feminine name with several possible origins. It may be derived from the Hebrew 'Ariyah' meaning 'lioness,' symbolizing strength and courage. Alternatively, it has roots in…
Variation of Bentley, English
"meadow with coarse grass"
The -lee ending feminizes Bentley, although the really girly version is Bentleigh.
Binta is a feminine name with African origins, particularly prevalent in West African countries like Senegal, Guinea, and Mali. In Mandinka and related languages, Binta means 'morning light' or…
American invented name
An invented name that feels like a mix between Brayden and Raelynn.
Variation of Brittany, English name of the French region Bretagne, meaning 'from Briton'
While all spellings of these name are off their popularity peak, Brittney gained some recent notice as the name of the American basketball player arrested in Russian, Brittney Griner.
Calli is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the Greek word 'kallos' meaning beauty. It can be considered a diminutive form of Calliope (muse of epic poetry) or Callista (most…
English variation of Candace, Latin
"white, pure, sincere"
Candice is the spelling of this ancient name used by actress Candice Bergen. Candice is a form of Candace, an ancient title of a dynasty of Ethiopian queens mentioned in the New Testament. A few…
English occupational surname
"coal miner"
An old-fashioned term for a coal miner, or nowadays, a sister to Harper and Piper.
English
"small brood of birds"
This offbeat word name refers to a small brood of birds. Cove has been an up-and-coming unisex nature name in recent years, and a few parents are recognizing Covey as an alternative. Be warned though…
Surname derived from David, Hebrew
"beloved"
Davis may seem an unlikely choice for a girl, but over 50 baby girls received the name in the US last year, perhaps in honor of an ancestral David. Viola Davis is a notable female namesake.
Variation of Dora; also Anglicized variation of Irish Doireann
"sullen"
Much fresher Irish imports available for colleens now.
English word name
"jealousy"
We understand the appeal — similar to Evie, a word name — but envy is not a quality you want to incite in your child.
Punjabi
"God's Pride, Proud of God"
A girl name common amongst Punjabi and Sikh families in India and one of the fastest rising names in the UK in 2023. Actor, creator, and beauty educator, itsgurnaz is a notbale bearer.
Haisleigh is a contemporary feminine name that represents the modern trend of creative spelling variations on more traditional names. It appears to be a variant of Haisley or Hayley, incorporating…
Greek
"the sea"
Another culture's take on the Hailey/Halle phenomenon.
Israa is a feminine name of Arabic origin with deep religious significance. It refers to the night journey of the Prophet Muhammad described in the Quran, where 'Al-Isra' represents the miraculous…
Janette is a feminine name derived from Jane, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning "God is gracious." This French diminutive form adds refinement and elegance to the simpler…
Jazleen is a modern feminine name with multicultural appeal. Likely derived as a creative variation of names like Jasmine or Jocelyn, with the trendy "-een" or "-leen" suffix that appears in names…
Diminutive of Jordan
"flowing down"
A cutesy short form of Jordan that's never been overly popular. With boyish nicknames for girls - a la Joey and Scottie - rising, Jordie may have her chance to shine.
