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Swedish and Norwegian, combination of Maj and Lena
Mailen is a variant of Majlen or Majlena, a rare Swedish and Norwegian name which blends "Maj" and "Lena" together. The name has seen increased usage since 2017, following the release of the video…
French word name
"house"
Mason with a French accent. Some parents may pick this spelling as an attempt to feminize or distinguish from trendy Mason.
Miko is a multicultural feminine name with rich and varied origins. In Japanese, it can mean 'beautiful child' or refer to a shrine maiden or female shaman. In Hungarian, it serves as a diminutive of…
Mushka is a feminine name with Yiddish and Slavic connections. In Yiddish, it can be a term of endearment meaning 'little fly' or 'little mouse,' often used affectionately. In Slavic languages,…
Hindi, Sanskrit
"treasure"
This jewel of a name is relatively common among Gen X and Millennial Indian women. Model Nidhi Sunil is a notable bearer.
German
"water nymph"
If you love Dixie, Trixie and Pixie, this name of a mermaid-like sprite in German folklore may be for you. It might also make an update for Nicki.
Egyptian
"fertile spot in a desert"
A distinctive word name with musical ties, Oasis was given to 20 girls in 2024, compared with 14 in 2023.
Raghad is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'comfortable life,' 'prosperity,' or 'ease of living.' The name connotes abundance, good fortune, and a life of comfort and happiness. Raghad has…
Risha is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins, appearing in Indian, Russian, and Hebrew naming traditions, though with different etymologies in each. In Sanskrit, it may relate to 'rishi'…
Japanese
"child of joy"
Sachi, often short for Sachiko, was given to 25 girls in the US in a recent year. While it is technically Japanese, this short form has an unidentifiably international feel and might be a relative of…
Saiya is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from Japanese elements, potentially relating to 'sai' meaning 'talent' or 'ability.' In some contexts, it could be viewed as…
Phonetic variation of French Cheri; also a Spanish fortified wine
Peppy cheerleader name of the 1960s and 70s that's sure to evoke the Four Seasons song of that name.
Shylah is a feminine name with a modern feel, likely a variation of Shyla or Sheila. Sheila derives from the Irish name Síle, a form of Cecilia meaning 'blind' in Latin, though in Irish usage it lost…
Greek
"seer, oracle"
The original but less common spelling of Sybil, this name comes from Greek and Roman mythology, in which the sibyls were female prophets. A name that has dipped in and out of style since the Middle…
English word name
"of the sun"
This sunny new word name is gender neutral, used for 13 baby girls and 12 boys in 2021. Along with other celestial and weather choices, we can see Solar getting hotter.
Stevi is a feminine name that functions as a modern, casual variant of Stephanie, which derives from the Greek name Stephanos meaning "crown" or "garland." This shortened form emerged in the late…
Fiction, Norse
"star"
The name of a character in the TV series The Last Kingdom , whose name is based on the Norse word for "star".
Syriah is a feminine name that appears to be a modern variation combining elements of Syria (the country name) and names ending with the popular 'iah' sound, such as Mariah or Aliyah. The name may…
Punjabi
"fortune, destiny, luck"
A unisex name used in India with an upbeat meaning. It was one of the fastest rising names in the UK in 2023.
French variation of Viviana or Vivien
Viviane is one of a cluster of names that may or may not be related. They include the Latin Viviana, which means life, and its modern forms Vivian and the French form Vivienne. But Vivien, pronounced…
