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Aaleyah is a feminine name representing a modern variation of Aaliyah, which has Arabic origins meaning 'high,' 'exalted,' or 'rising.' The distinctive spelling with the additional 'e' gives the name…
English word name or short form of Abigail
Abbey might sound exactly like the popular Abigail nickname Abby or Abbie, but spelled this way it is also a churchy word name with a Gothic feel. But hearing it, no one will know the difference.
Arabic
"replacement, substitute"
An Arabic name popular in the Muslim community. It may derive from an Arabic word meaning "replacement, substitute", or from Aisha, the name of a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Nature name
Arbor is an original unisex tree-related choice we're sure to hear more of. Highly unusual now, Arbor takes its place alongside other new arborial names ranging from the mighty Oak (or Oakley) to the…
Variation of Aveline, English, German, or Punjabi
"desired, island, water; blessed by God, at one with God"
A multicultural option, Avleen feels both unusual yet totally familiar. As a Punjabi name, it is derived from the elements av meaning "god" and leen meaning "merged, absorbed" and is interpreted to…
Czech
"white"
Since this is strictly a male name in Slavic cultures, better to stick with the "Bella" spelling here.
Benni is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of names like Benedicta (meaning 'blessed') or Benjamin. This short, affectionate form has Germanic and Hebrew roots but has…
Blimi is a feminine Yiddish name primarily used in Orthodox Jewish communities. It likely derives from the Slavic name Bluma or the Yiddish word "blum" meaning "flower." The name has been used for…
Yiddish
"flower"
This floral name, related to bloom and Blossom, is common in the Jewish community, but not often heard outside it. Other Yiddish nature names are Ita (star), Masha (rising water), and Mayim (water).
Biblical place-name
Cana is well-known to readers of the Bible as the city where Jesus performed his first miracle. If other place names, both modern and ancient, real and mythical, can be baby names , why not Cana?…
Chloee is a feminine name that represents a modern spelling variation of the classic Greek name Chloe. The original name Chloe means "blooming" or "young green shoot," associated with spring,…
Clarisse is a feminine name of French origin derived from the Latin name 'Clara,' meaning 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous.' It's the French variation of Clarice, carrying the same elegant and refined…
Dannae is a feminine name that appears to be a variation of Dana or a creative spelling of Danae. In Greek mythology, Danae was the mother of Perseus who was visited by Zeus in the form of golden…
English variation of Dolores, Spanish
"lady of sorrows"
See Dolores.
Erza is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Albanian, it means 'dawn' or 'morning light', symbolizing new beginnings. The name also appears in Hebrew traditions, where it's considered…
Elaboration of Grace, virtue name
Grace, meet Grayson. The stylish classic girls' name Grace -- it's in the Top 20 -- and the trendy boys' name Grayson or Greyson, a member of the Jason-Mason-Cason club, combine to create the girls'…
Welsh
"strong lord"
Popular for boys, Griffin is both a Latinized form of the Welsh Gruffudd and the English name for a mythological creature, half eagle, half lion. Sleek and stylish with a rugged edge, Griffin was…
Henlee is a feminine name that exemplifies the modern trend of adapting traditionally masculine names for girls. It appears to be a creative variation of the surname or masculine name Henley, which…
Latin, Slavic variation of Jane
"God is gracious"
In Roman mythology, Iana was an epithet of Diana, goddess of the moon. If pronunciation troubles worry you, use the Yana spelling instead.
Jaela is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a modern variant of Jayla or Kayla, names that gained popularity in the late 20th century. Alternatively, it could be derived from…
