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Scottish diminutive of William, German, English
"resolute protection; from Wylye"
The Wylie spelling (with that feminine Y) is much more common among girls than Wiley, but both have been climbing the ranks. Could Wiley be the next Riley?
Yaeli is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, functioning as an elaborated form of Yael. In the Bible, Yael was a heroine who killed Sisera, an enemy commander, to protect Israel. The name derives from…
Hebrew
"beautiful"
The Hebrew equivalent to the Yiddish Shayna, Yaffa is derived from the word yafe meaning "beautiful". Also written as Yafa, it is used as both a given name for girls and more generally as last name.…
Slavic mythology name
In Slavic myth, this name belonged to the water priestess and protector of warriors.
Invented name
Ziana could be used as a Xiana variant or nickname for Luziana or Graziana, but fair warning — it's also the name of prescription acne medication.
English form of Irish Ailbhe, Swedish and Norwegian feminine form of Alf
"white; elf"
While the male Alva or Alvah relates directly to the minor Biblical character, the female version is more likely an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ailbhe, or a feminine form the name Alf (and Alf-…
Annslee is a feminine name that represents a modern combination of the traditional Ann with the trendy -lee suffix. This contemporary creation likely emerged from the naming trend of combining…
English surname
"hare land"
Arlen might be thought of as an update on the midcentury Arlene or as a unisex surname-name. Arlen was given to 22 girls in the US last year vs 57 boys and those numbers may grow with the fashion for…
Audie is a feminine name with diverse origins, functioning as both a diminutive of Audrey and a name in its own right. Derived from Anglo-Saxon roots, it carries meanings associated with 'noble…
Arabic
"God's Gift"
This Arabic name, which can be used for either boys or girls, can also mean "wide-eyed" in the sense of someone who is studious and perceptive. Ayaan is most familiar to people in the West from its…
Variation of Aidan, Irish
"little and fiery"
Ayden in all its variations is becoming more unisex. Still, there were only 47 girl Aydens born last year vs. 3600+ baby boys with the Ayden spelling alone.
Azrael is an intriguing feminine name with profound religious and mystical associations. Traditionally, Azrael is known as the Angel of Death in some Islamic, Hebrew, and Sikhism traditions,…
Italian
"brown"
Possibility for a dark-haired babe.
French feminine form of Cecil
"blind"
Cecile is a fairly common French saint's name, scattered throughout classic French literature--in Les Liaisons Dangereuses, in Balzac's Cousin Pons, and Zola's Germinal. Cecile, Cecily and Cecilia…
English
"helpful, pillow"
Cody is a once-trendy boys' name occasionally used for girls. The Cody trend has now given way to other nickname-y names such as Rory and Ruby.
Corie is a feminine name with multiple origins, primarily considered a diminutive of Corinne or Cora. These parent names derive from Greek 'kore' meaning 'maiden' or possibly from Gaelic 'coir'…
"morning, before noon"
Short, sweet Arabic name with a time-of-day meaning. In Islam, the Duha prayer is a voluntary morning prayer.
Gionna is a feminine name with Italian roots, functioning as a feminine form of Gianni (Italian for John) or as a variation of Gianna. The original meaning connects to the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning…
Gracy is a charming feminine name that serves as a diminutive form of Grace, which derives from the Latin 'gratia' meaning 'favor' or 'thanks.' While Grace has been consistently popular throughout…
Harli is a feminine name that represents a modern, streamlined spelling variation of Harley. Originally an English surname derived from Old English elements meaning 'hare clearing' or 'meadow of…
