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Sanskrit
"divine, heavenly"
A Sanskrit name, used in among Hindi, Tamil, Telegu, and Marathi speakers, Divya is a bright and sparkly choice, derived from the word divyā́ meaning "celestial, divine, heavenly" or sometimes…
Native American
"deer"
Beautiful Indigenous name connected to visual artist Dyani White Hawk. Dyani was most popular in 2001, when it was given to 73 baby girls.
English masculinization of Emma, German
"universal"
Emmett has had an interesting and unusual gender history. A long-obscure masculinization of Emma, Emmett is now rising as a boys' name as a companion to the very popular Emma and Emily. And at the…
Enslee is a contemporary feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a creative spelling variant of Ainsley, which has Scottish roots meaning "one's own meadow" or "solitary meadow."…
Eylin is a delicate feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variation of Aileen or Eileen (Irish names meaning "light" or "bright one"), or could be related to the Turkish…
Falynn is a contemporary feminine name that gained visibility in the early 2000s, likely developed as a variation of traditional names like Fay or Faith combined with the popular suffix '-lynn.' The…
Fraida is a feminine name with Yiddish origins, derived from the German word 'Freude' meaning 'joy' or 'happiness.' Common in Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews, Fraida (sometimes…
Gretta is a feminine name representing a variant spelling of Greta, which itself originated as a short form of Margaret or Margareta. With Germanic and Greek roots, the name ultimately derives from…
Janney is a feminine name that likely originated as an affectionate diminutive form of Jane or as a surname that transitioned to given name usage. Jane itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan,…
Diminutive of Jennifer, variation of Gina, English, Arabic, "white wave; paradise"
"white wave; paradise"
Jena is a succinct name with a number of different roots, making it a versatile choice. On one hand, it might be used as a diminutive for the 70s favorite Jennifer, a name of Cornish origin that was…
Spelling variation of Gentry, English
"aristocracy"
Jentry is an upwardly-striving word name that's gaining ground for girls as a new spin on Jennifer or Jenna. If classy is what you're after, a name with a genuine pedigree would serve you better.…
Jersei is a feminine name that appears to be a creative spelling of Jersey, referring to the island in the English Channel or possibly the U.S. state of New Jersey. As a personal name, Jersei has…
English from Latin
"youthful or sky father"
Some may think that the girls have enough variations of the ancient Roman emperor's name Julius of their own – from Julia to Juliet to Julianne – without using the usually-male Julian too. But Julian…
Kailah is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variant of Kayla (itself derived from Katherine or a form of the Irish name Cadhla meaning 'slender and fair').…
Diminutive of Katarzyna, Polish, Greek
"pure; cassia, cinnamon"
An attractive and intriguing choice with an appealing blend of gentle and sharper sounds, Kasia is a diminutive of Katarzyna, the Polish form of Katherine. Ultimately from Greek, it is generally…
Kathia is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, functioning as a variant of Katia, which itself is a diminutive of Katherine or Ekaterina. The name ultimately derives from Greek roots…
Japanese
"righteous; beautiful hope; valuable and beautiful"
This simple, bright Japanese name is used on both boys and girls and has numerous meanings. It can be interpreted as meaning "righteous" and "prince", or a combination of mi meaning "beautiful" and…
Landree is a modern feminine name that emerged in the early 21st century in the United States. Likely derived from the surname Landry (of French origin meaning 'landlord') or possibly as a creative…
Lilianne is an elegant feminine name that combines elements of the flower name Lily with the grace of French-influenced -anne endings. With roots in Latin and Hebrew, it essentially means "lily…
Latin
"lion"
An old-timey boyish nickname that works as a diminutive of Leona or Leonie, Alondra, Lorna or any female name with strong L and N sounds.
